Papua New Guinea
PNG govt adjusts Kadovar evacuation numbers upwards
The Papua New Guinea government says 2000 people have been evacuated from Kadovar island, 1300 more than was previously reported.
Sport: Widnes raises close to $US10k for Ottio's family
British Super League club Widnes has raised nearly $US9,500 worth of pledges for the family of the late Papua New Guinea player Kato Ottio.
PNG police look into sorcery death that led to attack on judge
Papua New Guinea police are to re-open a sorcery case that led to an attack on the country's chief justice. Enga provincial police comander George Kakas explains to RNZ Pacific the background to the… Audio
PNG chief justice accepts compensation for sorcery-related attack
Papua New Guinea's chief justice has accepted compensation from leaders of a tribe that carried out a sorcery-related attack against him, say police.
UNICEF keen to assist rural health crisis in PNG
The Head of UNICEF in Papua New Guinea says his agency will meet government officials to see how they can assist with rural communities that are struggling to access health care.
Manus refugees' food rations reduced
A Manus Island refugee transferred to Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby for medical treatment says food rations refugees are selling to buy other essentials have been reduced.
25 children have died from a mystery illness in PNG
Tests are still being carried out in the northern town of Lae but health officials suspect whooping cough, pneumonia or malaria. Audio
PNG chief justice in sorcery-related attack
The Papua New Guinea chief justice Sir Salamo Injia has been targeted in a sorcery-related attack.
PNG volcano evacuees to be moved to mainland
Local authorities in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province say plans are under way for longer term resettlement of evacuees from Kadovar Island.
16 major crimes over two weeks in PNG capital
Sixteen major crimes were reported in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby between Christmas and last Friday.
Manus refugees forced to sell their food
A Manus Island refugee sent to Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby for medical treatment says he is among a group forced to sell their food to afford other necessities.
Illness kills 24 PNG children
24 children have been killed in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province since last Friday by an unconfirmed illness.
'Years' before PNG volcano evacuees can return
A senior volcanologist in Papua New Guinea says it could be years before the people of Kadovar Island can return.
Manhunt for dangerous escapees continues in PNG
Police in Papua New Guinea are still searching for four dangerous criminal who escaped the Waigani committal cells before Christmas.
$US3.7 million for Bougainville weapons disposal
Weapons disposal in Bougainville has been allocated $US3.7 million from the Papua New Guinea government over three years.
Sport: PNG Hunters coach confident they can defend title
The coach of the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team says he's confident his side can defend their title despite a boost to the competition's Australian teams.
Residents evacuated as long dormant PNG volcano awakens
All residents have been evacuated from a long-dormant volcanic island in Papua New Guinea which burst into activity on Friday.
Island evacuated as long dormant PNG volcano awakens
Radio New Zealand Pacific's Johnny Blades with the latest from the volcanic activity at Kadovar in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Tonga and PNG on Ukraine migration risk list
Tonga and Papua New Guinea have been included in Ukraine's list of countries with migration risk.
Sport: PNG Hunters keen for home talent to come through ranks
The coach of the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team says he's selected some exciting youngsters in his pre-season squad.
