Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea journalists are still subject to violence but the country's media is diverse and dynamic, enjoying a relatively free environment, Reporters Sans Frontiers says.

Papua New Guinea amateur Brian Taikiri equalled the course record of 9-under par to claim a share of the lead after the first round of the Papua New Guinea Golf Open.

Decisions by the Bougainville parliament can be overidden by the national parliament, the Papua New Guinea prime minister says.

An Australian priest has used Anzac Day and his related services to highlight the plight of refugees and asylum seekers detained on Nauru and Manus Island. Audio

Australia made an ominous start to the Oceania Youth Olympic Hockey Qualifier, with the men thumping Vanuatu 20-0 before outclassing the hosts Papua New Guinea 21-2 on the opening day in Port Moresby.

Australia golfer Daniel Fox believes this could be the year he finally walks away with the PNG Open trophy.

A Papua New Guinea MP has taken prime minister Peter O'Neill to task about transnational crime.

Papua New Guinea's auditor-general has appeared in court on corruption charges.

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has called on the international community to continue the fight against Malaria.

Tournaments such as the Papua New Guinea Open play a crucial role in exposing local players to a higher level of competition, Australia golfer Daniel Fox says.

Bougainville Copper Ltd has advised the Australian sharemarket the Bougainville government decision not to renew its exploration licence at Panguna has been stayed in the National Court of PNG.

There is confusion over who holds the provincial administrator position in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands.

Sixteen private sector businesses in Papua New Guinea are reportedly owed more than $US88 million by the government.

A fire chief in the Papua New Guinea city of Lae is urging residents to be careful, as the service has no money to refuel two of its fire engines.

The head of Papua New Guinea's Institute of National Affairs says the introduction of a new financial system should make the country's economy more effective and transparent.

Staff at Papua New Guinea's National Weather Service will be paid more than $US500,000 of outstanding allowances, the transport minister says.

Hundreds of people in Papua New Guinea's Bougainville looted goods from two shops owned by Asians on Friday.