Papua New Guinea
Australian doctors call for access to Manus Island
Australia's main medical association has called for the government to allow doctors in to Manus Island's detention centre.
Manus refugees reject allegations of criminal activities
A refugee on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is rejecting allegations that refugees there are engaged in criminal activities, including luring underage girls for sex.
Australia accused of medical negligence on Manus Island
A doctor and a lawyer advocating for a Manus Island refugee with a heart condition say Australia is neglecting its responsibility to provide him with adequate healthcare. Audio
PNG opposition outlines plans for inclusive growth
The Papua New Guinea opposition says the 2018 Budget should focus on building inclusive growth.
Sport: Cooks, PNG well-beaten in Women's World Cup openers
The Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea have been outclassed in their opening round matches at the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
US expects Manus refugees will be resettled
The United States embassy in Papua New Guinea says it expects other refugees from Manus Island will be resettled in the United States in the coming months.
Police hope water shortage forces Manus refugees to move
Police in Papua New Guinea say they hope stopping food, water and electricity, forces Manus Island refugees occupying the former detention centre to move.
NZ police arrive in PNG to help prepare for APEC
Twelve officers from the New Zealand police force have arrived in Papua New Guinea to help the local constabulary prepare for hosting APEC next year.
PNG slams govt for failure to follow budget procedures
Papua New Guinea's shadow finance minister says the government is not following laws intended to show a transparent budgetary process.
Sport: Cook Islands, PNG women get chance on World Cup stage
The Women's Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Sydney today and for players from the Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea just being there has involved a lot of sacrifice.
Manus Island refugees call for water
Refugees occupying the former detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they're in desperate need of water. Video
Manus Island refugees clean polluted wells
Refugees occupying the former detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they have cleaned wells polluted by staff from the PNG immigration department.
Indonesian police training PNG counterparts for APEC
Five Indonesian police officers are in Papua New Guinea to help train local police in preparation for the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting.
Sport: Samoa, Tonga, PNG make changes for World Cup quarters
Samoa, Tonga and Papua New Guinea have welcomed back key players for this weekend's Rugby League World Cup quarter finals.
NZ to give $NZ3m for Manus refugee aid
New Zealand will give Papua New Guinea and aid agencies up to $NZ3 million to help care for Manus Island refugees.
Manus detainees reject NZ guard's claims they're criminals
Refugees occupying the former detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have rejected the claims made by a New Zealander who says he worked at the centre. The man, known as Ian, says he was… Audio
Refugee water shortage widespread on Manus Island
Video shot by refugees on Manus Island shows a water shortage in the former detention centre and in other refugee facilities. Video
Australia to deliver new cable to PNG
Australia has announced it will deliver a new undersea, high-speed telecommunications cable from Australia to Papua New Guinea.
PNG police staff feel tighter budget
The Papua New Guinea police commissioner Gari Baki has issued a directive that staff using hire vehicles have to return them by the end of this month.
PNG police could investigate controversial death of prisoner
The death of a notorious prisoner in Papua New Guinea, William Nanua Kapris, and his accomplice, Raphael Walimini, in 2013, could be reopened.