Papua New Guinea
Australian govt tries to curb refugee evacuations
The Australian Federal Court is today hearing a challenge from the government testing the court's power to order urgent medical evacuations of asylum seekers from Manus and Nauru.
Morauta seeks probe into PNG govt luxury car deal
A Papua New Guinea opposition MP has written to the Ombudsman Commission and Police Fraud Squad calling for inquiries into the APEC luxury cars scandal.
PNG opposition seeks support to remove PM
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister, Sir Mekere Morauta, says the merger of two opposition political parties is an opportunity to force the country's leader out of power.
Sport: PNG cricketers left spinning in final tour match
Papua New Guinea have ended their tour of Hong Kong on a disappointing note, thrashed by 110 runs in the third and final one dayer.
Papua New Guinea declares APEC holiday
The Papua New Guinea Government has declared November 16 a public holiday because of the APEC leaders' summit that is being held in Port Moresby.
APEC offers PNG leadership role and digital advances
Hosting this year's APEC leaders summit can offer Papua New Guinea a chance to assert some leadership on pressing international trade issues, according to the chairman of the APEC Secretariat, Alan… Audio
PNG police chief thanks NZ contingent
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner has farewelled a small New Zealand police contingent that has been in country on an assistance programme.
Study finds PNG 2017 election largely neither fair or free
Many voters were denied a fair choice in last year's Papua New Guinea general election, according to analysis by the Australian National University.
Sport: PNGFA President says football in PNG is united again
The newly elected president of the Papua New Guinea Football Association says the sport is united once again after close to two years of infighting and division.
APEC pushes digital as avenue for better services in PNG
Papua New Guineans are being told they will benefit from better basic services through digital technology promoted by APEC.
Sport: PNG cricketers secure one-day series win in Hong Kong
The Papua New Guinea cricketers have secured the South China Cup with a game to spare after beating Hong Kong by 73 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
NZ Foreign Minister defends assistance to PNG for APEC
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has defended his government's 10 million US dollar-assistance to Papua New Guinea to help the Melanesian country host APEC, saying it's important that PNG… Audio
Papua New Guinea AG to reopen Rabaul Queen investigation
Papua New Guinea's Attorney General and Justice Minister Davis Steven has promised to use his powers to re-open investigations into one of the country's worst maritime disasters, the sinking of MV…
Sport: John Kapi Natto elected PNG Football President
The Papua New Guinea Football Association has elected former adversary John Kapi Natto as its new president.
PNG minister touts 'e-health' as answer to medical shortfalls
Papua New Guinea's embattled Health Minister says mobile technology is the answer to the country's health system woes.
PNG govt likely to exceed budget limits on public service pay
Papua New Guinea's government says it is likely to exceed its budget limits on public service pay.
Doctor confirms Manus Island medical neglect
A senior emergency doctor from Melbourne has self-funded a trip to Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to assess the health of refugees. Video, Audio
PNG MP mystified by dropping of Rabaul Queen charges
A Bougainville MP says he can't believe the public prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against the people charged over the Rabaul Queen disaster.
NZ details how aid to PNG for APEC is being spent
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has detailed how its aid to Papua New Guinea for next month's APEC meeting is being spent.
Prominent PNG businessman given Samoan title
Papua New Guinea businessman, Sir Kostas Constantinou, has been given a Samoan chiefly title, Tulaniu-o-Atua Kostas.