Papua New Guinea
PNG civil society group wants change on Papua policy
Civil society groups in Papua New Guinea are urging the government to speak out about violent conflict in the neighbouring Papua region of Indonesia.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 29 January 2019
The Tonga government says the country is coping as well as it possibly can with a cut to its internet and phone links with the outside; Japan's plans to discharge over one million tonnes of highly… Audio
PNG official challenged over defence of Bomana facility
A refugee advocate says it's ludicrous for Papua New Guinea officials to deny refugees were tortured in the Bomana detention centre. Audio
Call for new approach to drink and drug issues in PNG
A Papua New Guinea social commmentator says the country has got to take a new approach to the way it deals with drink and drug issues. Audio
PNG maintains its position as most corrupt Pacific country
Papua New Guinea has again maintained its position as the most corrupt country in the Pacific on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index which rates it at 137 out of 180 countries. Audio
ABC Wantok Programme for 28 January 2019
Crime related deaths in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay; Alleged fraud clouds development of land near Solomon Islands main international airport; Australia Day and indigenous recognition, and; PNG… Audio
ABC Wantok Programme for 28 January 2019
Crime related deaths in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay; Alleged fraud clouds development of land near Solomon Islands main international airport; Australia Day and indigenous recognition, and; PNG… Audio
Special police team sent to hunt down PNG escapee
A special police team has been dispatched to hunt down Papua New Guinea's notorious escaped prisoner Tommy Baker.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 28 January 2019
Aid workers based in Vanuatu fear a disaster if a cyclone struck people already displaced by Ambae's volcanic eruptions; the member of parliament for Madang in Papua New Guinea is seeking to end a… Audio
Call for Bougainville's environment to be kept pristine
The speaker of the Bougainville parliament, Simon Pentanu, has spoken of the need for Bougainvilleans to think about the sort of place they would want to leave for future generations. Audio
PNG govt promises to account for APEC inventory
Papua New Guinea's government says it will ensure that assets used for hosting APEC last year are accounted for.
Former PNG Defence Force officer charged with fraud
A former officer of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force has been charged with fraud.
Madang governor stands by four-year liquor ban
The governor of Madang Province in Papua New Guinea says he stands by his executive's four-year ban on alcohol being sold from bottle shops or liquor stores.
Catholic church condemns Manus detention
More refugees detained on Manus Island will die in the coming days unless they are taken out of Papua New Guinea for medical treatment, the Catholic church says.
Turmoil in management at PNG's main university
The appointments of a new chancellor and vice-chancellor at the University of Papua New Guinea, have been slammed by PNG's Trade Union Congress.
PNG passes law to allow use of nuclear radiation to treat cancer
Legislation to allow use of nuclear radiation sources to treat cancer has been passed in Papua New Guinea.
Madang governor denies bribing election officers
The governor of Papua New Guinea's Madang province Peter Yama denies he bribed electoral officials.
PNG attorney-general warns about interference
Papua New Guinea's attorney-general has stressed the importance of public office-holders working within their mandated authority.
Sport: PNG's reunited National Soccer League set for kick-off
A new and improved National Soccer League will kick-off in Papua New Guinea this weekend, with a record number of teams representing all regions of the country.
Manam Islanders warned of danger from latest eruption
Vulcanologists in Papua New Guinea are warning Manam Islanders to take care following a large eruption this week.
