Papua New Guinea
PNG's Paraka in mood for revenge after charges dropped
A Papua New Guinea lawyer will pursue legal action against anti-fraud detectives and officials who brought dozens of fraud-related charges against him. Audio
Seabed mining project in PNG appears dead in the water
Environmentalists are celebrating signs that a deep sea mining project in Papua New Guinea appears to be dead in the water.
Papua New Guinea's Solicitor General sacked
Papua New Guinea's Solicitor General has been sacked for "negligence" of duty that may have cost the state $US61 million.
'I will win this title' - Manus refugee boxer
A refugee detained on Manus Island will fight for an Oceania boxing title in Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG landowner group defends Porgera lawsuit
A landowner group at the site of Papua New Guinea's Porgera mine has dismissed claims by the miner that it is not representative. Audio
Fraud charges against PNG lawyer Paraka dropped
All 27 charges of conspiracy, theft and money laundering against Papua New Guinea lawyer Paul Paraka have been dropped.
PNG landowner group dismisses miner's claim
A landowner group at the site of Papua New Guinea's Porgera mine has dismissed claims by the miner that it is not representative.
Sport: Faith pays off for Toti FC coach
Toti City Dwellers coach Peter Gunemba is excited for the future of football in PNG once more, after the sport's warring factions reunited earlier this year.
Alotau's peaceful reputation in tatters amid unrest
Violent unrest is on the rise in Alotau, the capital of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay province. Audio
PNG's Manam volcano remains dynamic
Activity remains dynamic at Papua New Guinea's Manam volcano after another eruption at the weekend.
More PNG police deployed to unrest-plagued Alotau
Additional police are being deployed to the capital of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay province to respond to ongoing unrest.
Manus, Nauru refugees launch legal action against Aus
Refugees detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are suing the Australian government for torture and crimes against humanity. Audio
Woman killed by crossfire in PNG shootout
A woman in Papua New Guinea has been killed by crossfire during a shootout between police and a gang in Milne Bay Province.
Sport: PNG's Digicel Cup rugby league comp to expand
Papua New Guinea's premier domestic rugby league competition, the Digicel Cup, will expand to 12 teams in 2019.
Aus govt filibusters as refugees 'close to death'
The Australian government has adjourned the House of Representatives to avoid losing a vote that would have eased medical evacuations of sick refugees from offshore detention.
UN and US stand up for media freedom in PNG
The United Nations and the United States have issued a joint statement condemning any effort to curb media freedom in Papua New Guinea.
PNG miner details its contribution to Porgera community
Barrick Niugini, the operators of the huge Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea, is keen to point out that it makes, and has made, a substantial contribution to the country. Video
PNG's Western Province hit by drought two years after last
Parts of Papua New Guinea's huge Western Province are in the grip of a significant drought a little over two years since the last such event. Audio
Air Niugini fixes 'safety deficiencies' found in crash probe
Air Niugini says it has fixed safety deficiencies identified by the Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission.
Fears drought could cause withdrawal of services in PNG
A Papua New Guinea police commander says a long period of dry weather could force a withdrawal of services in the Western Province district of North Fly.