Papua New Guinea
Call for compulsory post-mortems in PNG
The National Doctor's Association in Papua New Guinea is calling for compulsory post-mortems in cases of alleged sorcery-related deaths.
Sport: PNG 7s upbeat despite tough World Series return
The Papua New Guinea men's sevens team are stressing the positives after losing a number of games and some key players in Sydney at the weekend.
PM orders probe into sale of PNG residence in NZ
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has ordered a probe into the sale of the official High Commissioner's residence in Wellington.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 29 January 2018
Rivalry between Russia and Georgia makes its way to Nauru; New technology's been presented to help control mosquito borne diseases in the Pacific; PNG's Police Minister says outside influences are to… Audio
Sorcery attacks fuelled from 'outside' says PNG Police Minister
Papua New Guinea's Police Minister says "outside influence" is believed to be behind the country's surge in sorcery-related attacks. Audio
Sport: Revamped PNG Hunters target title repeat
The Papua New Guinea Hunters are targeting back to back titles after naming their squad for the upcoming Intrust Super Cup rugby league season.
Sport: Pacific 7s sides struggle in Sydney
Pacific teams had a weekend to forget at the Sydney Sevens, as Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea combined for just eight wins in 26 matches.
Sport: PNG U19 cricketers attempt to avoid wooden spoon
Papua New Guinea remain upbeat as they attempt to avoid the wooden spoon at the Under 19 Cricket World Cup.
Sport: PNG bowler suspended for illegal action
Papua New Guinea paceman Nosiana Pokana has been suspended from bowling in international cricket because of an illegal action.
Hunger striking Manus refugee force fed
A Manus Island refugee on a hunger strike is being restrained and force fed at a hospital in Port Moresby.
Poor roads block PNG produce
The head of a food market network in Papua New Guinea says the country's poor roads are leading to a shocking amount of wasted fresh food from local farmers.
Sport: PNG cricketers continue losing run
Another disappointing batting performance has consigned Papua New Guinea to a fifth straight defeat at the Under 19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
Social media speculation linked to PNG sorcery related attacks
Social media is being blamed for fanning the flames of sorcery-related attacks in Papua New Guinea. Recent high-profile attacks have highlighted how PNG's problem with belief in sorcery is spiralling… Audio
PNG Leadership Tribunals evidence settings changed
Papua New Guinea Leadership Tribunals will no longer have to follow strict rules of evidence when determining the truth of allegations against elected representatives and department heads.But the… Audio
Sport: PNG cricketers targeting strong finish
Papua New Guinea are targeting a 13th place finish at the Under 19 Cricket World Cup as they seek to snap their winless run.
PNG leader urges action from global community at Davos
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill is urging global action on climate change at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland
US refugee resettlement 'disappointing'
A human rights lawyer says it's disappointing so few refugees from Australian offshore detention centres have been resettled in the United States. Audio
PNG group criticises govt for organising 'land grabs'
A community group in Papua New Guinea says the government needs to stop organising 'land grabs' disguised as investment.
PNG police detain sorcery-accused on separate allegation
Police in Papua New Guinea are detaining a man who was attacked over the death of the country's late rugby league star Kato Ottio.
Man attacked over alleged sorcery on PNG rugby league star
Villagers in Papua New Guinea have attacked a man they believe used witchcraft to cause the death of the country's late rugby league star Kato Ottio.
