Papua New Guinea
A litany of errors that led to Manus refugee's 'preventable' death
The death of an Iranian asylum seeker from an infection contracted on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island was preventable, an Australian coroner has ruled, and was the result of a multitude of errors.
PNG citizens on the run after Indonesian prison breakout
Papua New Guinea police say 15 PNG citizens are still on the run after escaping from an Indonesian prison more than a week ago.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 31 July 2018
Vanuatu's erupting Ambae volcano is now covering the islands of Pentecost and Maewo in ash, while the government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing Ambae itself; An Australian… Audio
Coroner finds Manus refugee's death was avoidable
A Queensland coroner has found the death of an Iranian refugee detained on PNG's Manus Island was "preventable" and due to the "compounding effect of multiple errors." Audio
PNG capital's governor urges end to mistreatment of women
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital says the country must stop treating women like second-class citizens.
Death of Iranian refugee on Manus preventable, says coroner
A Queensland coroner has found the death of an Iranian refugee on Manus Island was "entirely preventable" and due to the "compounding effect of multiple errors".
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 July 2018
The Vanuatu government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing the Volcano on Ambae; A new report says illegal logging in PNG is putting Chinese businesses at risk; Pasifika… Audio
Illegal PNG logging puts Chinese businesses at risk
A new report says that illegal logging in Papua New Guinea (PNG) could be risky to its main trading partner, China. Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters extend winning streak
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team scored three unanswered tries in the second half to beat Burleigh 20-10 in Port Moresby and extend their winning streak to three matches.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 July 2018
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together; Transparency International in PNG says MPs crossing the floor is out of order; Pacific Network on… Audio
Murray McCully heads NZ-PNG business council
The new chair of the Papua New Guinea New Zealand Business Council, Murray McCully, says PNG wants to engage more with New Zealand's agriculture sector, but he's also facing criticism from the man… Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters eye top six as playoffs race heats up
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team could end the weekend in a playoff position for the first time this season, if results go their way.
PNG Govt promises action over fake bilums
The sale of foreign made 'bilums' in Papua New Guinea is deeply concerning, the trade minister says.
PNG governor questions rationale behind MP defections
A member of Papua New Guinea's opposition says MPs don't have to be in government to achieve things in their electorates. Three MPs crossed the floor to join the government last week, claiming they… Audio
PNG airlines refuse to use new airport
A brand new multi-million dollar airport terminal in the Papua New Guinea city of Goroka is sitting empty, with airlines refusing to use it.
Sport: PNG Rugby League wants boost for women
Papua New Guinea wants women's rugby league to continue to grow and receive more prominence on the international stage.
PNG governor questions rationale behind MP defections
A member of Papua New Guinea's opposition says MPs don't have to be in government to achieve things in their electorates.
PNG's West Sepik governor wants to boost cross-border trade
The governor of Papua New Guinea's West Sepik province is seeking to boost agricultural trade with neighbouring Indonesia.
Eight get death penalty over PNG sorcery killings in 2014
Eight of the 97 Papua New Guinean villagers convicted of killing seven people in a sorcery-related attack four years ago in Madang have been given the death penalty.
Sport: PNG links with Brisbane Broncos to promote women's rugby league
Papua New Guinea Rugby League is linking with the Brisbane Broncos to provide development opportunities for female players with the NRL club's women's premiership team.
