Papua New Guinea
Uproar in Morobe over rape of nursing students
There has been a public uproar in Morobe in Papua New Guinea after two nursing students who were helping with mass polio vaccinations in the province were raped.
PNG to review minimum wage
Papua New Guinea's labour minister says the minumum wage is too low and will be reviewed.
PNG PM asks Australia to ease visa policy
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has called on Australia to review its visa requirements and stop discriminating against Papua New Guineans.
Leaders stuck on question for Bougainville referendum
The Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments can't agree just what question to ask in the Bougainville referendum on possible independence.
Indecision over referendum question delaying meeting
The Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments can't agree just what question to ask in the Bougainville referendum on possible independence. Audio
Europe's largest Pacific art show about to open in London
A new exhibition in London will showcase the art of the Pacific and the dynamic relationships of its people. Audio
Nine cases of polio confirmed in PNG
Nine cases of polio have now been confirmed in Papua New Guinea as authorities ramp up their efforts to contain the outbreak.
Sport: PNG Hunters set to secure long-term future
The Papua New Guinea Hunters are close to confirming their long-term future in the Intrust Super Cup rugby league competition.
Union leader stunned by PNG immunity proposal
A trade union leader in Papua New Guinea is outraged at government plans to give police and soldiers immunity during special operations. Audio
No justification for beefed up PNG police powers - Paska
A trade union leader in PNG is outraged at government plans to give police and soldiers immunity during special operations.
PNG policemen arrested after violent crime spree
Two PNG policemen have been arrested and charged with armed robbery and attempted murder after a drunken crime spree.
Sport: PNG's Boas brothers sign for English rugby league club
Papua New Guinea rugby league internationals Ase and Watson Boas have signed for English second tier club Featherstone Rovers.
Solving Facebook's Pacific problem
Clearly frustrated by his inability to control relentless attacks against him on Facebook, Samoa's Prime Minister last week said he had had enough. Audio
Sport: PNG Orchids upbeat despite Broncos defeat
The PNG women's rugby league team are talking positives despite being outclassed 48-14 by the Broncos in a historic trial match on Sunday.
US president to skip APEC gathering in PNG
The United States president, Donald Trump, will skip November's gathering of Asian leaders in Papua New Guinea.
Sport: PNG Orchids captain hopes to inspire next generation
Jennie-Sue Hoepper hopes to inspire the next generation of female rugby league players in PNG, after being appointed captain of the women's national team to take on the Brisbane Broncos.
PNG Tourism minister says lawlessness deterring visitors
A Papua New Guinea cabinet minister says PNG is being classed as a visitor 'no go zone' and it's impacting on the country's tourism sector.
PNG Highlands cultural festival shows quake resilience
The organiser of a cultural festival in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands says the community is bouncing back from February's earthquake.
PNG watchdog says govt trying to forget SABL land grab
A Papua New Guinea NGO says the government has tried to bury and forget the Special Agriculture and Business Leases land grab, which it says has caused more than five million hectares of land to be…
PNG trying to find space to park APEC planes
Papua New Guinea's APEC minister says the biggest issue facing the country when it hosts the November leaders' summit is finding space to park large aircraft such as Boeing 747s.