Papua New Guinea
PNG governors seek help with road and lawlessness
The seven Papua New Guinea Highlands governors have raised concerns at the state of the Highlands Highway and law-and-order issues in their areas.
Mediation could resolve PNG mess over SABLS
The Catholic Archbishop of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea believes mediation could end the years of anger and bitterness engendered over controversial land leases. Audio
Call for transparency in PNG government luxury car deals
Transparency International in Papua New Guinea has urged the government to come clean on how it procured a batch of luxury vehicles for the APEC summit. Audio
Call for transparency in PNG government luxury car deals
Transparency International in Papua New Guinea has urged the government to come clean on how it procured a batch of luxury vehicles for the APEC summit.
Three more polio cases confirmed in PNG
Three more cases of polio have been confirmed in Papua New Guinea, bringing the total number to 18.
APEC finance ministers stress importance of infrastructure
APEC finance ministers, meeting in Port Moresby, say infrastructure is crucial to lifting productivity, enhancing connectivity and competitiveness, creating jobs and strengthening inclusive growth.
Mediation advocated to solve PNG land lease bitterness
The Catholic Archbishop of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea believes mediation could end the years of anger and bitterness engendered by controversial land leases.
PNG provincial leader laments extent of alcohol abuse
A leader in Papua New Guinea's Jiwaka says the recently created province has already gone to the dogs and has no future.
APEC visa restrictions a concern for PNG tourism
Tourism operators in Papua New Guinea say visa restrictions that will be imposed for next month's APEC summit will cut into peak visitor season.
Papua New Guinea PM defends Bentley purchase for APEC
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, has defended his government's decision to buy three super luxurious Bentleys to transport dignitaries during next month's APEC meeting.
Amid Maserati outrage, PNG govt buys some Bentleys
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister claims the government is about to import more luxury cars for next month's APEC summit.
Report details appalling abuse over PNG land leases
A new report on Papua New Guinea's Special Agricultural and Business Leases, or SABLs, has detailed appalling human rights abuses suffered by indigenous landowners.
PNG to suspend visas on arrival during APEC month
Papua New Guinea is suspending visa-on-arrival arrangements for the month of November.
PNG govt has minimised costs for APEC, says PM
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says the government has minimised costs where possible for next month's APEC summit.
PNG earthquakes raise concerns over seabed mining project
A campaigner against deep sea mining says recent earthquakes in Papua New Guinea's Islands region mean a proposed mining project is a disaster waiting to happen.
PNG govt under fire for Maseratis
Papua New Guinea's government is under mounting pressure to account for a purchase of 40 luxury vehicles for the upcoming APEC summit.
PNG's Lae City Authority gets off the ground
The Lae City Authority in Papua New Guinea has finally begun operating.
Question agreed for Bougainville's independence referendum
Leaders from Bougainville and Papua New Guinea have finally agreed to the question that will be asked in next year's independence referendum.
Sport: Youth Olympics a valuable test for Team PNG
Papua New Guinea's three athletes at the Youth Olympic Games are targeting more international competitions to build on their experiences in Buenos Aires.
PNG / Bougainville meeting extended over question
A critical meeting in Port Moresby between the governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea has been extended into today.