Papua New Guinea
Hold-ups on the rise in PNG's quake-hit areas
Hold-ups and robberies have surged in PNG's Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces two months after those areas were hit by a destructive 7.5-magnitude earthquake.
Clarity sought from PNG govt over HIV drugs shortage
Papua New Guinea is running critically short on anti-retroviral drugs, according to an advocacy group for people living with HIV.
PNG passes tougher gun laws
Papua New Guinea's parliament has passed tougher gun laws to address the widespread use of such weapons in crimes and in tribal fights.
Sport: Oceania Football probe following Chung's resignation
Following the resignation of president David Chung, the Oceania Football Confederation is to have an internal probe into potential wrongdoings.
Oceania Football to be without president until June
The Oceania Football Confederation is to have an internal investigation into potential wrongdoings after last week's resignation of President David Chung.
Former PNG minister denies malpractice in Tjandra case
A former Papua New Guinea government minister has denied that he abused process in granting a fugitive citizenship. Audio
Praise for PNG leader's stance on Bougainville vote
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has received praise after statements that his government will respect the will of the people of Bougainville after their referendum next year.
Peace deal for warring tribes after PNG quake
A peace deal is being brokered between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea's quake affected Hela province.
PNG military flying in doctors to staff Tari hospital
The PNG military is flying in its own doctors and medical personnel to help out at Tari Hospital in Hela after an exodus of staff amid ongoing tribal violence.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 April 2018
Fiji braces for second cyclone in as many weeks; Four confirmed dead in Papua after 6.3 magnitude quake; Improved NZ pension portability a step closer; Tribute flow in for first native Hawaian US… Audio
PNG MP may be dismissed from office for misconduct
Papua New Guinea's MP for Vanimo-Green has been found guilty of misconduct by a leadership tribunal.
PNG police send reinforcements to Madang
Papua New Guinea's police force has deployed extra personnel to quell unrest in the northern province of Madang.
Four confirmed deaths so far from weekend quake in PNG
Four deaths have been confirmed so far in Papua New Guinea's Hela Province after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake over the weekend. It struck on Saturday afternoon near Tari, the capital of Hela province… Audio
Four confirmed dead after weekend quake in PNG
Four deaths have been confirmed in Papua New Guinea's Hela Province after the weekend's 6.3-magnitude earthquake.
Sport: PNG Hunters humbled by Devils
Two tries in the last five minutes was too little too late from the Papua New Guinea Hunters, who were beaten by Norths Devils, 34-22, in Brisbane on Saturday.
Former PNG minister denies abuse of process in Tjandra case
A former Papua New Guinea government minister has denied that he abused process in granting a fugitive citizenship.
Sport: PNG's Steven Kari wins record-breaking gold medal
Steven Kari has won the Pacific's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking lift on the Gold Coast.
Further destruction in PNG's Hela after latest major earthquake
A significant aftershock in Papua New Guinea's Highlands has caused further devastation in Hela Province, according to reports emerging from the region.
Shallow 6.3 earthquake strikes PNG Highlands
Papua New Guinea's earthquake-devastated Highlands has been rocked by yet another massive tremor.
2nd silver medal for PNG lifters
Papua New Guinea have won a second silver medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games.