Papua New Guinea
Manus Island detainees given too many drugs - Doctor
Advocacy group Doctors for Refugees says Manus Island detainees have been allocated a dangerous amount of medication.
Carved heads to be restored at PNG parliament
Papua New Guinea's new Speaker has ordered the restoration of prized cultural carvings removed from Parliament House in 2013.
UN told Australia tarnished by offshore detention
The UN has heard Australia's offshore detention of refugees has tarnished its human rights reputation. Audio
Crisis imminent on Manus Island - UN
The United Nations has warned of an imminent humanitarian crisis if Australia fails to maintain essential services for Manus Island detainees.
PNG Gun Report solution to weapons' issues - Singirok
A former Papua New Guinea military commander says the solution to the country's gun problem is to empower the community. Audio
Company with PNG interests being probed in China
The company trying to develop Papua New Guinea's Frieda River mine is under investigation in China.
Sport: PNG through to Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Papua New Guinea have booked their spot in next year's ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier after sealing a top-four finish in the World Cricket League Championship.
PNG's capital disrupted by public motor vehicle strike
A strike by public motor vehicle operators has caused significant disruption in Papua New Guinea's capital.
Manus locals face job losses as detention centre closes
Local businesses on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are bracing themselves for business closures and job losses as Australia's offshore detention centre is closed.
PNG's commercial farming potential 'not being realised'
Papua New Guinea's Fresh Produce Development Agency says commercial farming has so much potential that it is not being realised, but gains are slowly being made.
Basil set for ministry as PNG cabinet reshuffle flagged
Papua New Guinea's prime minster says he will announce a minor cabinet reshuffle today.
Manus detainees given a month's worth of medication
Detainees taking medication on Papua New Guineas' Manus Island have been given a month's worth of pharmaceuticals, prompting fears some may overdose.
Sport: PNG govt willing to intervene in football dispute
PNG government calls on the country's football association to lift suspensions. Audio
PNG's treasurer looks to constrain balloning govt salaries
Papua New Guinea's treasurer says significant progress is being made towards restoring discipline and containing costs within government spending.
PNG ready to host APEC with Australia's help
Papua New Guinea has asked Australia to provide air security during next years APEC meeting in Port Moresby.
Manus Island detainees plead for PNG exit
Manus Island detainees have written to Papua New Guinea authorities pleading not to be forcibly resettled in PNG.
Mendi quiet again but police reinforcements yet to arrive
Police in Papua New Guinea say unrest has abated in the Southern Highlands capital Mendi.
Evacuation of doctors in PNG province praised
The decision to evacuate 14 doctors out of Mendi in Papua New Guinea's troubled Southern Highlands has been commended by the National Doctors Association.
PNG police minister emphasises discipline
Papua New Guinea's new Police Minister said he is working to instill more discipline in the constabulary.
Australia 'scrambling' on Manus Island
A human rights lawyer says Australia is scrambling to find places to move Manus Island detainees as its Papua New Guinea detention centre is closed.
