Papua New Guinea
World leaders converge on PNG capital for summit
Leaders from Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation group countries have begun arriving in Papua New Guinea forn their annual summit.
NZ Defence Force in PNG to support massive APEC security op
New Zealand military personnel have arrived in Papua New Guinea as part of a multination force providing security for this weekend's APEC summit in Port Moresby.
Sport: Fijiana 15s women expecting tough title defence
The Fiji women's rugby team are expecting plenty of competition as they seek to defend the Oceania Championship title.
'Let us free' - Manus refugees write to APEC leaders
Refugees detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have written a letter to leaders attending this weekend's APEC summit in Port Moresby.
PNG health and education suffer in Budget - economist
Papua New Guinea government allocations to the health and education sectors have reduced substantially in the last several years, an economist says.
China seen as key for reducing illegal logging in Melanesia
Civil society is looking at China as the best bet for reducing illegal logging in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
China urged to play its part to combat illegal logging in PNG
Papua New Guinea civil society groups have called on China to introduce regulation on illegal wood imports from the country. PNG is China's single largest supplier of timber, however large quantities… Audio
PNG groups urge China to act on illegal timber imports
Papua New Guinea civil society groups have called on China to introduce regulation on illegal wood imports from the country.
Economist says PNG Budget projections risky
The claim by the Papua New Guinea Government that the country's immediate economic future is looking rosy, is being questioned. Audio
Sport: PNG Palais look long-term after Oceania 7s success
With the first goal successfully ticked off, Papua New Guinea women's sevens coach Paul Tietjens is now developing a five month plan to get the team ready to compete on the world stage.
China to announce 'important measures' for Pacific at APEC
China is expected to expand its ties with Pacific Island countries on the sidelines of this week's APEC summit in Papua New Guinea.
Sport: PNG Hunters player exodus continues
The player exodus from the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team continues with Rahdly Brawa and Edene Gebbie joining Intrust Super Cup rivals Wynnum Manly Seagulls for the 2019 season.
Catatonic refugee evacuated from Manus Island
A refugee who has refused food for almost two weeks has been evacuated from Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
Salika appointed PNG's Chief Justice
Sir Gibbs Salika has been appointed Papua New Guinea's new Chief Justice.
PNG law and justice sector gets boost in 2019 budget
Papua New Guinea's law and justice sector is to receive a 22 percent increase in funding in the 2019 national budget compared to the previous year.
Sentences for PNG sorcery-related killings to be reviewed
Dozens of Papua New Guinea men who were sentenced to life imprisonment for sorcery-related killings in 2014 will have their sentences reviewed.
Corruption allegations surround PNG PM's company
A company owned by Papua New Guinea's prime minister won a $US32 million contract to build bridges through an allegedly corrupt procurement process.
Multi-national security operation deploys to PNG capital
Papua New Guinea's police commissioner says residents in the capital shouldn't be concerned about the thousands of foreign security forces converging on the city. A massive multi-national security… Audio
PNG police banning movement across border for APEC
Police in Papua New Guinea's Western Province have placed a temporary ban on the movement of people across PNG's borders until the end of the APEC summit.
Police numbers drop in PNG provinces during APEC
Police manpower will be reduced in Papua New Guinea's provinces outside of the capital in the next week or two.
