Papua New Guinea
Enga landowners want Canadian miner out of PNG
Landowners are calling on Papua New Guinea's government to reject an application for a renewed exploration permit for a Canadian miner.
Sports: PNG confirm new wingers for PM's match
PNG have named two new wingers in their starting line-up for Saturday's international against the Australian Prime Minister's XIII in Port Moresby.
Manus refugees' petition delivered to Supreme Court
Refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island have delivered a petition to PNG's Supreme Court demanding it hand down a judgement which could give them compensation and allow them to leave.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 October 2018
More Fiji coup details divulged in leaked documents; New Zealand's foreign aid programme has been named the most high quality aid programme by an American think tank; Bougainville and Papua New Guinea… Audio
Question for Bougainville referendum close
A decision on the question for Bougainville's independence referendum is very close, the region's president says. Audio
PNG journalist attacked doing good deed
A journalist with the Papua New Guinea newspaper, the Post Courier, has been badly beaten while helping a family in distress.
PNG leader launches autonomy for East New Britain
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has launched autonomy for East New Britain in Kokopo on Tuesday.
PNG govt presents special lease for UN complex
The Papua New Guinea government has presented the United Nations with a land lease for its new office complex in Port Moresby.
Sport: Kumuls wary of tough Aussies
PNG rugby league coach Michael Marum says his Australian counterpart has been able to bring together a good mix of experience and youth for their Prime Minister's XIII clash this weekend.
Manus Island refugees present petition to PNG Supreme Court
Refugees from Manus Island will today present a petition with 368 signatures calling on the PNG Supreme Court to hand down a judgement that will significantly determine their futures.
Air Niugini domestic flight aborted due to engine failure
An Air Niugini aircraft had to abort take-off yesterday amid an engine failure.
PNG and Micronesian investigators collaborate on Chuuk airplane incident
Papua New Guinea investigators are working with Micronesian counterparts to probe Friday's crash landing of an Air Niugini flight. Audio
Bougainville and PNG to hold key meeting in two weeks
The leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have agreed to hold a special meeting in two weeks to finalise preparations for next year's referendum on independence.
Sport: PNG, Hong Kong make winning start to T20 tri-series
Mother nature intervened as Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong made winning starts to their T20 cricket tri-series in Port Moresby, with contrasting victories over a local academy XI.
Child dies from polio in PNG's Enga Province
A child from Papua New Guinea's Enga Province has become the first person to die from polio since outbreak of the virus was confirmed in June.
PNG raises millions through bond issue
Papua New Guinea has raised $US500 million in a 10-year sovereign bond issue.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 1 October 2018
Papua New Guinea investigators in Federated States of Micronesia after an Air Niugini airplane crashed in the Chuuk lagoon; Two key defendants acquitted after a legal battle over an anti-government… Audio
Details remain sketchy over Air Niugini crash in Chuuk
Papua New Guinea investigators are in the Federated States of Micronesia probing Friday's dramatic incident in which an Air Niugini airplane crashed into the lagoon at Chuuk. Audio
Clamp down on PNG businesses not paying tax
About 90,000 businesses in Papua New Guinea do not pay tax, resulting in loss of millions of kina in government revenue.
Search continues for passenger missing after Air Niugini rescue
Papua New Guinea's national carrier says a search continues in Micronesia for a passenger missing after last Friday's crash landing of an Air Niugini flight.
