Papua New Guinea
Ask Canada to take Manus, Nauru refugees - lawyer
Canada should be asked to resettle refugees exiled by Australia that cannot enter the United States, a Papua New Guinea lawyer says.
Sport: PNG Lewas insist pressure is off against Ireland
Papua New Guinea insist all the pressure will be on Ireland when the teams square off in a winner-takes-all semi final clash at the Women's World T20 Cricket Qualifiers.
Sport: PNG Lewas one win away from Women's World T20
Papua New Guinea are one win away from the Women's World T20 Cricket Championship after reaching the semi finals of the qualifying tournament in the Netherlands.
Refugee curfew on Manus Island not legal - lawyer
The night-time curfew imposed on Manus Island refugees is a breach of their constitutional rights, their lawyer says. Audio
PNG has until 2020 to vaccinate children against polio
Papua New Guinea's national planning minister says the government has 18 months to vaccinate 80 percent of children against polio.
PNG PM urges West Papua issues to go to the UN
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has reportedly encouraged regional countries to take the issue of West Papua to the United Nations decolonisation committee.
Honour for PNG company promoting gender equality
A Papua New Guinea company has been recognised internationally for its promotion of gender equality in the workplace.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 July 2018
Anti-plastic campaigners in Vanuatu set sights on new targets; Pacific young leaders recognised by the Queen; Claims that the New Zealand curriculum failing to reflect Pasifika identity, and… Audio
PNG conveys China invitation to Pacific meet
The Chinese President Xi Jinping is offering to host a meeting with Pacific leaders in Port Moresby ahead of the APEC leaders summit in November.
PNG women call on govt to stop exploitation of traditions
Business women in Papua New Guinea are calling on the government to put a stop to foreigners exploiting the traditional arts and crafts market.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 July 2018
MP sure outstanding Bougainville referendum issues will be sorted; Claims that New Zealand curriculum failing to reflect Pasifika identity; A global public broadcasting group voices concerns over… Audio
MP sure final Bougainville referendum issues will be sorted
The MP for South Bougainville in the Papua New Guinea national parliament is confident that outstanding matters will be sorted at a special Joint Supervisory Board meeting at the end of this month. Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters slip up at home
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team let a half-time lead slip away as they were beaten 28-20 at home by the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Intrust Super Cup.
Sport: PNG Lewas hold on to beat UAE
Papua New Guinea have held on to beat the United Arab Emirates by two wickets at the Women's World T20 Cricket Qualifiers in the Netherlands.
Another mass breakout from PNG's Buimo jail
Four prison inmates have been shot dead during a mass breakout of Papua New Guinea's Buimo jail in Lae.
Tagata o te Moana for 7 July 2018
A documentary aimed at creating awareness about the effects of climate change on nations has triggered a political debate in Kiribati; Pacific Media Alliance says a ban imposed by Nauru on ABC… Audio
Sport: Captain Boas urged to lift as PNG Hunters eye finals run
The Papua New Guinea Hunters captain Ase Boas is being urged to lift his game as the Intrust Super Cup rugby league champions reach a crucial juncture in their season.
Sport: PNG Lewas 'quietly confident' ahead of T20 Qualifiers
The Papua New Guinea women's cricket team is aiming to win at least two of their three pool games at the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in the Netherlands.
UN sounds Manus Island warning
The further deterioration of mental health among refugees on Manus Island "will lead to serious, adverse outcomes", the UN refugee agency says.
Sport: PNG Hunters all set to play in Lae
It's been confirmed that the PNG Hunters will play their Round 19 Intrust Super Cup rugby league game against the Norths Devils in Lae on July 22.
