Papua New Guinea
Sport: PNGFA keen to welcome back suspended associations
The Papua New Guinea Football Association has acknowledged some faults and says significant progress is being made towards the country's rival football factions coming back together under one roof.
Local govt leaders in PNG could boycott elections
A number of district heads in Papua New Guinea have threatened to boycott Local Level Government elections, set for the end of September, over the non-payment of salaries and allowances.
PNG rooftop solar power trial underway
Moves are under way to trial a rooftop solar power programme in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby. Audio
Villagers in PNG's Pomio district face bleak future
A woman from Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province says rampant logging on local land has devastated her community's lifestyle. Audio
Surge in Malaria cases in PNG, new drug under review
Papua New Guinea has seen a dramatic surge in cases of Malaria but a new drug still under review could be a potential ally in the fight against the deadly disease.
PNG villagers count huge cost of damage from logging
Communities in Papua New Guinea's West Pomio District take stock of damage due to logging under Special Agriculture Business Leases.
Sport: Football Federation PNG to shut down following FIFA request
A breakaway football body in Papua New Guinea is closing up shop following a request from world governing body FIFA.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 July 2018
Indonesia's Papua has been described as a human rights "black hole"; Nauru has banned Australia's public broadcaster from attending this year's Pacific Islands Forum; A social media campaign alleging… Audio
Papua New Guinea soldiers train for APEC
Papua New Guinea's Defence Force has been conducting training exercises in preparation for the country hosting the APEC leaders summit.
PNG's Enga province feels spillover unrest from Hela
A member of parliament in Papua New Guinea says unrest in Hela province has spread to neighbouring Enga province.
Sport: Ase Boas stars in PNG Hunters win
Ase Boas scored two tries on his return to the starting line-up as the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team beat Sunshine Coast Falcons 24-12 to return to winning ways in the Intrust Super Cup.
Sport: PNG Kumuls stars return to Hunters duty
The coach of the PNG national rugby league team returns to the helm of the PNG Hunters this weekend after overseeing the upset Melanesian Cup win over the Fiji Bati last week.
Sport: PNG Lewas land in Holland for qualifiers
The PNG women's cricket team has arrived in the netherlands for their maiden ICC Womens World T20 Qualifiers.
Power restored at PNG's Porgera mine after earthquake disruption
Restoration of electricity has allowed the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province to resume full operations after a four month disruption.
Bougainville leader wants PNG to talk compensation
A former prominent leader in Bougainville says Papua New Guinea has to start discussing compensation for the damage it caused during the civil war.
Plans under way for rooftop solar power trial in PNG
Moves are under way to trial a rooftop solar power programme in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby.
PNG MP needs to back-up allegations - media council
A social media campaign alleging corruption against two Papua New Guinea daily newspapers has been heavily criticised by the local media council.
Bougainville determined to get results from JSB meeting
As Bougainville and Papua New Guinea prepare for a critical meeting in Arawa on Friday Bougainville's President says the time has come for Port Moresby to stop procrastinating. Audio
PNG's Madang to be transformed by airport and road project - Yama
An over $US30 million airport and road project will transform the Papua New Guinea town of Madang, according to local governor Peter Yama.
PNG deputy PM calls for Aust education aid focus
The Papua New Guinea deputy prime minister Charles Abel wants Australia to make education the primary focus of its aid to the country.
