Papua New Guinea
Petition withdrawn amidst lingering PNG election unrest
Deteriorating unrest in Southern Highlands province has prompted the withdrawal of a petition against the recent election victory of Papua New Guinea's prime minister.
PNG Police Minister targets illegal arms build-up
Papua New Guinea's police minister says the government is aiming to strengthen laws to prevent the build-up of illegal weapons.
PNG security force in Mendi numbers 500
The Papua New Guinea chief secretary, Isaac Lupari, says a combined security force of 500 men and women has now been sent to contain the unrest in Mendi in the Southern Highlands.
Aus govt tells refugees on Manus they can transfer to Nauru
The Human Rights Law Centre in Australia says a notice posted inside the Manus Island detention centre has told refugees detained there for the last four years that they can elect to transfer to the…
Fire comments may have forced PNG superintendent's suspension
The police superintendent formerly in charge of Papua New Guinea's national capital district may have been suspended for his comments about a fire at a police station.
Singirok backs community solution to PNG's gun problem
A former Papua New Guinea military commander says the solution to the country's gun problem is to empower the community.
Sport: PNG govt calls on football assn to lift suspensions
The Papua New Guinea government has called on the PNG Football Association to lift the suspension of some local associations, in an effort to bring the country's rival football factions back together.
PNG taking community approach to curb gun problem
Papua New Guinea's chief secretary says the country needs a new approach to counter gun use.
PNG police superintendent in capital suspended
The deputy police commissioner in Papua New Guinea has suspended the Port Moresby superintendent Ben Turi.
Manus Island detention movie premieres in London
A movie secretly shot in Australia's immigration detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has had its international premiere at the London Film Festival.
New accommodation revealed for Manus Island detainees
Plans have been revealed for two additional facilities to house Australia's detainees on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island after the detention centre is closed at the end of the month.
PNG govt to push climate change agenda at APEC
Papua New Guinea Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari says climate change will be at the top of the policy agendas it will push during the 2018 APEC meeting.
Sport: Mahuru Dai stars as PNG beat Scotland
Mahuru Dai starred with bat and ball as Papua New Guinea beat Scotland by five wickets in the second ODI in Port Moresby to climb back to second in the World Cricket League Championship.
PNG cabinet minister promises action on SABLs
Papua New Guinea's lands minister, Justin Tkatchenko, is promising a major announcement this week on the controversial special agricultural and business leases or SABLs.
Sport: Scotland too strong for PNG cricketers
Scotland was too strong in the first International Cricket Council World Cricket League Championships Round 6 fixture, defeating the Hebou PNG Barramundis by 101 runs.
PNG Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct
Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating the conduct of a Catholic Priest, who is accused of sexual misconduct.
Sport: PNG cricketers eye top spot
Papua New Guinea are eyeing the chance to go top of the World Cricket League Championship standings.
Sport: PNG, Scotland cricketers play out high-scoring draw in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea and Scotland played out a high-scoring draw in the Intercontinental Cup cricket match in Port Moresby, with the hosts 262 for 3 in their second innings at the end of four days play.
Sport: Hunters players dominate PNG World Cup squad
PNG Hunters players dominate the Papua New Guinea Rugby League World Cup squad, while UK-based winger Gary Lo and Cronulla hooker James Segeyaro make a welcome return to the national team.
Family of deceased detainee wants Australia to repatriate body
The family of the refugee who died this week on Manus Island has been asked by the Australian government for $US6000 to return his body to Sri Lanka. Audio