Papua New Guinea
PNG police describe end of fights in Hela despite reported deaths
The Hela provincial police commander in Papua New Guinea insists local tribal fighting has settled down.
Manus refugee back in PNG hospital
Refugee advocates have called for urgent medical attention for a 46-year-old Iraqi refugee who has been hospitalised in Port Moresby after swallowing razor blades.
PNG and Indonesia cooperating on border development, says Pato
Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister says economic and social development is already underway in the area around the border with Indonesia.
More reported deaths from tribal fighting in PNG's Hela
Unconfirmed reports from Papua New Guinea's Highlands indicate three more people have died in tribal fighting in Hela province.
How Papua New Guinea brought back polio
In June, PNG became one of the few countries to buck an international trend towards eradicating polio. With 12 cases confirmed and as many as 100 suspected, experts say the return of polio was years…
PNG gears up to celebrate independence
Celebrations are gearing up this weekend for Papua New Guinea's 43rd anniversary of independence.
PNG military banned from Port Moresby suburb
Residents of a Port Moresby suburb have successfully sought a restraining order against the Papua New Guinea military.
PNG and China relax visa rules ahead of direct flights
Papua New Guinea has relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors as its national carrier prepares to launch direct flights between the two countries.
PNG get Australian support to fight polio outbreak
Australia will provide $US7million to help Papua New Guinea fight infectious diseases including polio.
More severe penalties proposed for betelnut chewing and smoking in PNG
New tough penalties have been proposed in Papua New Guinea for people who chew betel nut, smoke or spray paint in public places.
All children in PNG under 15 to be vaccinated against polio
All children in Papua New Guinea under the age of 15 will be vaccinated against polio as the government expands its campaign to rein in an outbreak.
Sport: PNG Hunters a welcome addition to Qld rugby league
The Papua New Guinea Hunters are expected to commit to the Intrust Super Cup for another four years, the Queensland Rugby League says.
Australian troops in PNG for APEC
Australian Special Forces soldiers have quietly been deployed to Papua New Guinea before the APEC meeting of world leaders.
Pato confirms Pacific leaders attending APEC
Leaders of Pacific Island nations have confirmed they will be in Papua New Guinea for the November 2018 APEC Summit.
Poor hygiene conditions heighten risk of polio in PNG
A leading Papua New Guinea health official has warned that communities with poor water and sanitation conditions in the capital are most at risk of the spread of polio.
Mt Hagen Airport reopened after brief closure
The airport at Mt Hagen in Papua New Guinea reopened on Friday after security breaches forced its closure for a day last week.
Polio case confirmed in PNG capital
A case of polio has been confirmed in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby.
Mt Hagen airport to remain closed until security issues are resolved
The National Airport Corporation in Papua New Guinea says it will keep the Kagamuga airport in Mount Hagen closed until safety and security issues are sorted out.
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.