Papua New Guinea
New parts due in PNG's Madang to end water shortages
Water shortages experienced in and around Papua New Guinea's northern town of Madang over recent weeks could be resolved within days.
PNG police discuss abuses by constabulary
More than 8000 cases of police brutality remain before Papua New Guinea's courts.
PNG govt urged to settle issues with Kokoda track landowners
A tour operator on Papua New Guinea's famed Kokoda track says the government should use the current off-season to settle issues with landowners.
Indonesian lawmakers worried about Manus naval base plan
Indonesia has expressed concern at Australia's plan for a naval base on Manus Island in neighbouring Papua New Guinea.
Disaffection with PM growing among MPs, says PNG opposition
A Papua New Guinea opposition MP says the tide is turning against prime minister Peter O'Neill within government ranks.
Sport: PNG cricketers rubbing shoulders with Big Bash stars
Papua New Guinea cricketers have this week been rubbing shoulders with the reigning Cricket Australia Big Bash Champions.
Tensions are mounting again on PNG's Kokoda Track
Tensions are mounting again on the Kokoda Track where landowners say they are not receiving their share of funds from trekking companies which access their land. Audio
PNG's Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's national capital has called for the government to review its policy on West Papua.
Sport: Former PNG coach still waiting on payment for final year
The former Papua New Guinea men's football coach Flemming Serritslev says he is still owed one year's salary more than 15 months after leaving his role with the national team.
Logging company builds road into forgotten PNG frontier region
Local leaders in PNG's Aitape-Lumi district say a road linking remote inland communities to the north coast will help people build livelihoods.
PNG govt seeks return of all APEC assets
Papua New Guinea's government has been given until tomorrow to account for all assets used during this year's APEC meetings.
O'Neill's failure means less money in Bougainville Budget
Bougainville's MPs go into a Budget debate this week knowing that they will have much less money to allocate because the Papua New Guinea government has not made a constitutionally guaranteed grant.
Manus Island's 'social fabric broken'
The social fabric of Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has been broken by Australia detaining refugees there, a community leader says.
Bryn Evans: risks and rewards in documentary making
Award-winning Kiwi documentary maker Bryn Evans has been kidnapped twice, caught in serious fire fights, told the story of the Taliban's cricket team, and introduced some hip-hop dancing Auckland… Audio
PNG volcano evacuees feel like refugees in their own country
A tribal leader in Papua New Guinea says evacuees of the 2004 volcanic eruption on Manam Island are now refugees in their own country.
SG sacking linked to incompetence in PNG's Justice dept - Kua
An MP and former Papua New Guinea Attorney-General has raised concern about incompetence within the Justice department.
PNG Power to up output, stop borrowing because of donor project
Papua New Guinea's electricity provider says a multi-billion-dollar donor-funded project will increase its output and allow it to stop borrowing.
PNG government rethinking China mining deal after opposition
Papua New Guinea's mining minister says the government is looking at changing parts of a mining deal struck with China.
PNG government rethinking China mining deal after opposition
Papua New Guinea's government looks at changing parts of a controversial mining deal struck with China. Audio
Sport: New-look PNG Hunters lower expectations
Expectations on the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team will be much lower next season, following the departure of so many key players, according to head coach Michael Marum.
