Papua New Guinea
Sport: NZ, Tahiti book U19 semis spots
New Zealand and Tahiti have advanced to the semi finals in the Oceania Under 19 Football Championship after convincing victories in their final round robin matches.
Sport: Tweed Heads expect Hunters to be on song
The Tweed Heads Seagulls aren't expecting any sympathy when the in-form PNG Hunters come into town chasing a fifth-straight win in rugby league's Intrust Super Cup.
Law and order in PNG's Tari settles as quake relief continues
The deputy provincial administrator of Hela in Papua New Guinea says the local law and order has improved in the past couple of months.
PNG's Mendi counts cost of quake, political unrest
Communities affected by February's major earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region are getting little help from government, according to a local Catholic Bishop. Audio
PNG opposition leader slams latest budget revelations
The Papua New Guinea opposition leader, Patrick Pruaitch, says the government is risking a major financial crisis engulfing the education system.
Southern Highlanders resilient after quake disaster
The Bishop of Mendi says Southern Highlanders are showing great resilience after February's major earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands. Audio
Sport: NZ in box seat after thumping Tonga at OFC champs
New Zealand are all but assured of a place in the OFC U19 Football Championship semi-finals after a 14-0 thumping of Tonga in Tahiti.
PNG boy facing charges after police beating
Papua New Guinea police say the 15-year-old boy beaten by two police officers in West New Britain has been charged after he allegedly attempted to rob a young woman. Audio
PNG boy facing charges after police beating
Two police officers in Papua New Guinea have been suspended after beating a teenager in West New Britain. Audio
PNG govt focuses on more consistent revenue flows
Papua New Guinea's Treasurer says the government is working to refine fiscal terms around new resource extractive projects.
APEC host PNG eyes the main chance
Papua New Guinea's government is anticipating a wonderful opportunity on the near horizon, but the jury is out on whether holding an APEC summit will help the country. Audio
Three quarters of child sex crimes in PNG never make trial
The Papua New Guinea criminal justice system is working to improve the way it prosecutes family and sexual violence crimes involving children. Audio
Viral beating video prompts police probe in PNG
Papua New Guinea's police chief has ordered an investigation into a police beating which was captured on film and viewed widely on social media.
PNG police to probe beating of teen
Papua New Guinea's police chief has ordered an investigation into a police beating which was captured on film and viewed widely on social media. Amnesty International's also calling for a full… Audio
PNG eyes main chance as APEC approaches
Papua New Guinea is preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, leaders summit in November. Audio
Sport: Veterans dumped as PNG Barramundis look to the future
The international careers of Papua New Guinea cricketers Mahuru Dai and Jack Vare appear to be over after they were axed from the team to compete in the World T20 East Asia Pacific Qualifier later…
PNG police learn about terrorism threats
A five day workshop in Papua New Guinea is teaching police how to cope with terrorist threats.
YWAM medical ships bring a unique aid service to PNG
While the Pacific has in recent weeks welcomed medical ships from both China and the United States, the Youth with a Mission medical ships are in Papua New Guinea year round. Audio
PNG child sex crimes going unpunished
More than three quarters of sexual crimes against children in Papua New Guinea never make it to trial because of problems gathering evidence. Audio
Third PNG polio victim confirmed - 55 suspected cases
There is growing concern over the presence of polio in Papua New Guinea, the World Health Organisation says.
