Papua New Guinea
11 PNG police arrested over parliament rampage
Eleven police officers have been arrested over the recent storming of Papua New Guinea's parliament, the Police Commissioner says.
Audit investigation into PNG's Kokoda Track Authority
The new head of Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track Authority says he has directed his team to investigate claims landowners on the track are not being paid.
Leading PNG journalist suspended after APEC summit
A leading Papua New Guinea journalist, Scott Waide, has been suspended from his job on government orders, for reporting linked to APEC.
Assault claims when PNG parliament stormed by police
A radio station in Papua New Guinea says police must investigate the assault of two of its journalists when disciplinary forces personnel stormed parliament last Tuesday.
Port Moresby police chief seeks public help on looting claims
The Port Moresby police commander is appealing for the public to come forward if they have information that disgruntled officers encouraged people to loot shops in the city.
NZ encouraged to extend PNG market building support
A Papua New Guinea government minister is urging New Zealand to extend its support for building markets in PNG to its rural areas.
Questions persist on PNG govt's plans for luxury fleet
Questions persist about the Papua New Guinea government's plan to onsell luxury vehicles bought for APEC.
Jury out on cost of APEC to PNG
The jury remains out on whether Papua New Guinea will reap the benefits of hosting the APEC leaders summit.
PNG police chief says parliament unrest politically motivated
Papua New Guinea's police commissioner has suggested the unrest at parliament by members of his force and other disciplinary forces this week was politically motivated.
Investigation to be launched into attack on PNG parliament
Papua New Guinea's police commissioner Gari Baki says there will be no exceptions made in dealing with those responsible for the unrest in Port Moresby earlier this week.
PNG opposition alleges deceit over 2019 budget
Papua New Guinea's opposition has accused the Treasurer Charles Abel of deceit in his 2019 national budget. Audio
PNG Ombudsman lays down the law over APEC assets
The Papua New Guinea Ombudsman Commission has instructed all government agencies to protect assets acquired for the APEC Leaders' Summit.
PNG landowners to challenge mine venture in court
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ruled that a challenge against the Porgera gold mine in Enga province can proceed.
Sport: PNG Hunters name new-look extended squad
The Papua New Guinea Hunters have announced an extended 60-man pre-season training squad to begin preparations for the 2019 season.
Port Moresby governor wants security forces punished
The governor of Papua New Guinea's National Capital District is calling for members of the security forces who ransacked parliament to be punished.
PNG govt under pressure after security forces storm parliament
Papua New Guinea government is under pressure after unrest at parliament by security forces gripped the capital Port Moresby yesterday. Audio
Sport: PNG and New Caledonia eye Nations Cup bragging rights
Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia put their perfect records on the line in tonight's OFC Women's Nations Cup football clash in Kone.
PNG Treasurer accused of fiscal recklessness
Papua New Guinea's opposition has accused the Treasurer, Charles Abel, of deceit in his 2019 national budget.
Back to business for Moresby, says governor
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital district says it's business as usual today in Port Moresby after unrest gripped the city yesterday.
Refugees in PNG being pushed to the brink, report says
The misery of indefinite detention in Papua New Guinea is pushing increasing numbers of refugees to attempt suicide or self-harm.