Papua New Guinea
Tensions in PNG capital force closure of schools and businesses
The Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby is reportedly in lockdown after security forces stormed parliament demanding payment of allowances.
Hundreds of PNG police descend on parliament - reports
Hundreds of Papua New Guinea disciplinary forces officers are said to have descended on parliament in Port Moresby demanding payments they say they are owed for providing security at the APEC Summit.
APEC ends in flurry of announcements
The Asia-Pacific leaders summit has ended in Papua New Guinea with a flurry of aid and development announcements. Audio
Sport: PNG Palais 15s feeling prepared for Fijiana test
After falling just short of a shock victory against Samoa, Papua New Guinea believe an extra few days preparation will give them a real chance at beating Fiji in the second round of the Oceania…
US expands regional presence as part of Indo-Pacific strategy
The United States says a visit to Papua New Guinea last week was part of its commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific".
PNG govt works to end Manam Island resettlement crisis
In an effort to resolve the Manam resettlement crisis, Papua New Guinea's government is determined to win back the trust of the islanders.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 November 2018
French Polynesia's president admits to lying about French nuclear tests being clean; APEC summit in PNG dominated by US China jousting; Fiji's Bainimarama wins another four years in power, while… Audio
APEC fails to issue communique for the first time in 25 years
Trade tensions between the United States and China have been laid bare as the two countries went head to head at the APEC meeting held in Papua New Guinea over the weekend. Audio
PNG foreign minister denies report on Chinese forced entry
Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister has denied reports that Chinese officials barged into his office during the APEC summit at the weekend.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 November 2018
Geopolitical face-off dominates the APEC leaders summit in PNG; Fiji's Bainimarama wins another four years, Fiji coup leaders must step away from politics says Rabuka; Much of the island of Saipan in… Audio
APEC summit in PNG dominated by US China jousting
Papua New Guinea's biggest ever international event was dominated by friction between the US and China. The weekend's APEC meeting in PNG's capital Port Moresby ended in controversy, with leaders… Audio
New Zealand announces support for Pacific exporters
New Zealand will contribute $US9.3 million over four years to support Pacific exporters, New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister has announced.
Sport: PNG, New Caledonia make winning start to OFC Women's Nations Cup
Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia have made winning starts to the OFC Women's Nations Cup.
ADB stays tight-lipped on PNG Wild Cat contract case
The Asian Development Bank is staying tight-lipped on an allegedly corrupt infrastructure project in Papua New Guinea.
NZ to join Australia and partners on PNG electricity project
New Zealand will help Australia and other partners in a project to provide electricity and internet to around 70 percent of Papua New Guinea's population.
US joins plan for Papua New Guinea naval base
The US will join Australia in expanding the Lombrum Naval Base on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
PNG governor may stymie Australian naval base bid on Manus
The Manus governor has hinted he could obstruct Australia's bid to build a naval port on Manus Island.
Manus refugee medevaced to Port Moresby
A mentally unwell refugee at PNG's Manus Island has been medivacced to Port Moresby.
Non-Chinese media barred from APEC event, despite invites
The APEC summit has got off to a controversial start in Papua New Guinea, with media being barred from attending Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Pacific leaders.
Chinese president opens new six-lane road in PNG capital
China's President has presided over a ceremony to formally open a Chinese-built six-lane road in Papua New Guinea's capital.
