Papua New Guinea
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.
Sport: PNG Barramundis lead one-day series in Hong Kong
Papua New Guinea lead the South China Cup one-day cricket series against Hong Kong after winning game one by seven wickets.
NZ-led Bougainville community police prepare for key vote
Perhaps New Zealand's longest running aid project, the Bougainville Commmunity Policing Project, is preparing to play a significant role as the region prepares for a vote on independence next year. Audio
PNG to host APEC - but is it leaders before locals?
Johnny Blades looks at Papua New Guinea's road to hosting the APEC leaders' summit as it teeters on the verge of social breakdown. Video, Audio
Sport: PNG looking for improvement against Knights
PNG's rugby league coach is hoping improved preparations will mean an improve performance on the field when the Kumuls take on the England Knights in Lae on Saturday.
Manus refugee nominated for human rights award
A Manus Island refugee has been nominated for an international human rights award.
NZ confirms refugee offer is 150 each year
The New Zealand government has confirmed its offer to resettle refugees from Australian offshore detention is for 150 per year.
Offshore detention deterrent narrative challenged
A former employee of Australia's Department of Home Affairs has written to MPs calling for all refugees and asylum seekers in offshore detention to be resettled in Australia.
NZ Foreign Minister defends assistance to PNG for APEC
New Zealand's government has defended giving Papua New Guinea $US10 million to help it host the APEC leaders summit.
PNG workers in various sectors stay home in protest
Thousands of people are staying home from work today in Papua New Guinea in protest at the government's acquisition of luxury vehicles for APEC.
PNG Supreme Court wrong to dismiss Manus refugees' case - lawyer
The lawyer representing Manus Island refugees says the Papua New Guinea Supreme Court was wong to dismiss their case. Audio
Sport: PNG cricketers make winning start in Hong Kong
The Papua New Guinea men's cricket team easily defeated Hong Kong 'A' by 139 runs in their opening West Pacific Cup T20 clash on Tuesday.
