Papua New Guinea
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
Films of sorcery stories work, says human rights defender
A human rights defender working in Papua New Guinea says a new approach to curbing accusations of sorcery appears to work. Video
PNG Power and IFC link to get to remote areas
Efforts are being made to deliver cheaper and more reliable power to Papua new Guinea's remote and outer island centres - places not yet connected to the two main electricity grids.
PNG retailers told to remove fake bilums by end of the month
Shopkeepers in Papua New Guinea have been given until the end of August to remove fake foreign-made bilum bags and meri blouse dresses.
PNG watchdog laments lack of progress on ICAC
A Papua New Guinea watchdog says the millions being spent on November's APEC summit could have been used to set up an Independent Commission Against Corruption. Video
Fourth confirmed case of polio in PNG
Another case of polio has been reported in Papua New Guinea, this time in the Eastern Highlands province.
PNG stories of sorcery's impacts being used to stop violence
Video showing the impact of sorcery accusations is being used in Papua New Guinea to try to stop violence associated with the practice. Video
PNG's quake-hit region transits into rebuilding phase
Efforts to help earthquake-affected communities rebuild their lives in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region are in full swing.
China's Huawei to construct PNG internet cable
The Exim Bank of China is to finance the construction of a US$200m submarine cable project in Papua New Guinea.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 August 2018
Fiji's government is remaining tight-lipped regarding its involvement with a South Korean church whose leader has been arrested for enslavement; Yumi Sanap Strong, which means let's stand strong… Audio
Digital stories aim to tackle sorcery violence in PNG
Yumi Sanap Strong, which means let's stand strong together, is an initiative to tackle sorcery related violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Manus Island protest targets service providers
A refugee on Manus Island has mounted a protest against four companies providing services to about 600 men exiled there by Australia.
Sick Manus Island refugees not given interpreters
Refugees receiving medical treatment in Papua New Guinea are no longer provided with interpreters, a Kurdish refugee says.
Fiji looking for trading opportunities with Bougainville
The Fiji trade commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Navitalai Tuivuniwai, will visit Bougainville this week in a bid to strengthen trade and investment.
Village on the broken mountain
The words of Richard Don - a village leader from a remote earthquake-affected village in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region - have an unmistakable desperation.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 August 2018
Many communities in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region remain traumatised and in need of help nearly six months on from a major earthquake; the head of the Samoa Nurses' Association says she will… Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters extend winning streak to five
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team moved a step closer to the post-season after beating Tweed Heads Seagulls to extend their Intrust Super Cup winning streak to five matches.
