Papua New Guinea
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.
PNG's Air Nuigini flying direct to Shanghai from tomorrow
Papua New Guinea's national airline, Air Niugini, will operate its first direct commercial flight between Port Moresby and Shanghai from tomorrow.
Water quality still a concern in quake affected PNG Highlands
Disaster authorities in Papua New Guinea are advising people in some parts of the earthquake affected Highlands region to continue boiling their drinking water.
PNG Supreme Court dismisses Manus Island refugees' case
The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea has dismissed the case brought by 731 Manus Island refugees seeking enforcement of their constitutional rights.
No further charges over PNG ferry disaster
The Papua New Guinea public prosecutor has decided not to pursue the remaining charges brought against officials of the company operating the ferry the Rabaul Queen.
APEC security law violates PNG's constitution, says Singirok
A former Papua New Guinea defence force commander says special security legislation giving foreign security forces and personnel unprecedented powers to respond to threats during next month's APEC… Audio
ADB and PNG sign deal to respond to climate change
The Asian Development Bank and Papua New Guinea have signed a deal to help the country respond better to the impacts of climate change.
APEC security law seen as violation of PNG constitution
A former Papua New Guinea defence force commander has warned that special security legislation for APEC violates the country's constitution.
PNG airline drops Shanghai flight plan
Papua New Guinea's national airline, Air Niugini, has deferred plans to fly direct to Shanghai.
Hopes in PNG eye care becomes health priority
There is a call in Papua New Guinea for the government to prioritise eye care services in the national health plan.
PNG capital bans spray cans to stop graffiti
Papua New Guinea's National Capital District Commission is out to stop graffiti artists in Port Moresby.
Manus police call for respect after refugee assaulted
Police on Manus Island are calling for locals to respect refugees after one was violently assaulted on Saturday.
