Papua New Guinea
Oil Search profits plummet due to PNG quake
The profits of energy company Oil Search have dropped by nearly 40 percent after this year's devastating earthquake in Papua New Guinea.
PNG govt accused of neglecting welfare of people for APEC
Social breakdown could come to a head in Papua New Guinea after it hosts APEC, an opposition MP says. Audio
Two PNG policemen charged over assault of teenager
Two policemen accused of assaulting a teenager in Papua New Guinea's town of Kimbe have been arrested and charged.
PNG heading towards social breakdown - opposition MP
A Papua New Guinea opposition MP, Bryan Kramer, accuses the government of borrowing beyond its means to spend on infrastructure projects in Port Moresby in preparation for hosting APEC while… Audio
Kiwi reports on two years travelling in Bougainville
New Zealander Adam Constanza has seen much more of Bougainville than just about anyone else from his homeland, after travelling throughout the region for the past two years. Audio, Gallery
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 August 2018
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate; A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health… Audio
PNG: Picking up the pieces six months on from earthquake
Nearly six months on from a major earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, affected communities remain in desperate need of help. February's magnitude 7.5 quake in Hela province killed at… Video, Audio
PNG to have new electorates - minister
New electorates are expected to be added when the Papua New Guinea general election is held in 2022, a government minister says.
Governor of PNG capital to 'keep pushing boundaries'
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has defended his promotion of yoga and a campaign to make Port Moresby a healthier city. Audio
PNG provinces getting second round of polio vaccine
Morobe, Madang and Eastern Highlands provinces of Papua New Guinea are receiving a second round of the polio vaccination campaign from today through to September 2.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Governor of PNG's capital to keep pushing boundaries
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has defended his promotion of healthy living programmes and city clean-ups, and says he will keep pushing boundaries. Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters on verge of playoffs
The Papua New Guinea Hunters are on the brink of the Intrust Super Cup rugby league playoffs after crushing Wynnum Manly Seagulls 40-16 in their final home match of the regular season.
Sport: PNG Hunters look to sign off in style at home
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team can all but seal their spot in the Intrust Super Cup playoffs with a victory over Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
Concerns grow for refugees refusing food and water
Concerns are growing for two refugees in detention centres, including a 12-year-old boy, who have refused food and water for a long period.
Port Moresby leadership blasts vandalism and graffiti
Papua New Guinea's APEC minister has spoken out about a spate of vandalism and graffiti of signage for the international summit in Port Moresby in November.
Triple road fatality in PNG results in arrest three weeks later
Papua New Guinea police have arrested and charged a woman over a car accident nearly three weeks ago in which three people died.
PNG quake disaster response a huge logistical challenge
Nearly six months since a magnitude 7.5 quake struck Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, response efforts are transiting from the relief phase into one of recovery. Affecting several provinces, the… Audio
Appeal's defeat exposes Australia's asylum process
Australia's Federal Court has thrown out a government appeal in a case that exposed its treatment of asylum seekers. Audio
WHO extending efforts to combat polio in PNG
The World Health Organisation is extending a polio vaccination programme in Papua New Guinea after the discovery of a fourth infected child. Audio