Papua New Guinea
PNG Fire Department today marks 50th anniversary
The Fire Service Department of Papua New Guinea is today hosting a parade to mark its 50 years anniversary.
PNG mining minister says govt committed to deep sea mining
Papua New Guinea's Mining Minister says the government is committed to the controversial Solwara 1 seabed mining project. Audio
PNG health officials and doctors resolve dispute
Negotiations between the Papua New Guinea's Doctors' Association and government health officials have ended successfully, with the doctors cancelling a threat to withdraw services.
PNG govt committed to Solwara project despite legal challenge
Papua New Guinea's Mining Minister says the government is committed to the controversial Solwara 1 seabed mining project, despite local community groups launching legal proceedings in a bid to obtain… Audio
Sport: New Caledonia on target at Mini Games
New Caledonia continues to hit their targets at the Pacific Mini Games after adding to their gold medal tally in archery and athletics.
Manus legacy seen as undermining Australia's regional work
A group of Australian development workers in the Pacific say their efforts are being undermined by inhumane treatment of Manus Island refugees. Audio
Jail break in PNG's Oro Province
There's been another jail break in Papua New Guinea, this time from Oro Province's Biru prison.
Conservationist in PNG urges NGOs to listen to communities
A conservationist working to save tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea is urging NGOs working in the Pacific to listen to the communities they work in. Audio
Australian miner expecting ABG support after Panguna mediation win
Mining company RTG says Philip Miriori has been confirmed as the chairman of the Special Mining Lease Osikiang Landowners Association.
Strong track effort lifts PNG to 2nd at Mini Games
Papua New Guinea completed a golden double in the men's and women's 100m as they surged into second overall on the Pacific Mini Games medal tally.
Dutton accuses Manus refugees of lying over threats
The Australian immigration minister has accused Manus Island refugees of lying after they reported threatening behaviour by Papua New Guinea locals. Video
Sport: PNG Barramundis finish winless in UAE
Papua New Guinea's cricketers have completed a winless tour of the United Arab Emirates with a 93 run loss to Hong Kong in the second one day international in Dubai.
Conservationist in PNG urges NGOs to listen to communities
A conservationist working to save tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea's Torricelli mountain range is urging NGOs working in the Pacific to take more time to listen to people in the communities they…
PNG officials arrested for issuing fake birth certificates
Papua New Guinea police have arrested two public servants and are on the hunt for one more suspected to be involved in issuing illegal birth certificates.
NZ aid for Manus refugees could benefit island's hospital
A parliamentary select committee in New Zealand has heard that $US2-million dollars in aid for Manus Island refugees could also benefit the island's hospital.
Treasurer defends Budget which is 'looking to PNG's future'
The Papua New Guinea Treasurer says his 2018 Budget is not a "fake" and includes visions for the people despite challenges posed by the state of the economy.
Sport: PNG lead Mini Games from surging Samoa
Papua New Guinea remain top the medal standings after four days of the Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu.
Manus Island refugees still short of water, food and power
Men exiled to Papua New Guinea's Manus Island by Australia say they continue to experience food, water and electricity shortages despite being moved to three new facilitites.
PNG civil servants locked out
A group of public servants in the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby have been locked out of their offices since Tuesday.
High hopes for tree kangaroo conservation in PNG
There are high hopes for tree kangaroo conservation in Papua New Guinea following the screening of a film documenting work being done to save them in the Torricelli Mountains. Audio
