Papua New Guinea
Governor promises return to glory days for PNG's Madang
The governor of Madang Province in Papua New Guinea, Peter Yama, says he intends to restore Madang to its former glory days as a key PNG tourist destination.
A perfect storm of sorcery related violence in PNG's Highlands
A Lutheran missionary in Papua New Guinea's Highlands says a perfect storm of traditional spiritual beliefs mixed with local interpretations of Christianity has resulted in a marked increase in… Audio
PNG leaders need to make stand against sorcery-related violence
A Lutheran missionary in Papua New Guinea's Highlands says government leaders need to make a stand against sorcery related violence.
Sport: PNG Hunters welcomed home
The Papua New Guinea Hunters returned home as heroes after their triumph in the Intrust Super Cup grand final.
PNG political leaders at odds over Oil Search sale
Political leaders in Papua New Guinea are at odds over the sale of the state's shares in the company, Oil Search.
6.0 quake off PNG
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck 230km off New Britain, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 5.7km.
Tourist spend over $US100m in PNG
Figures show tourists have spent more than $US100 million in Papua New Guinea in the first half of this year amid hopes to generate much more.
Sport: PNG Barramundis win three straight to close Aussie tour
Papua New Guinea have ended their Australian tour in style after making it three straight wins in the SACA Premier League in Darwin.
PNG govt garners praise for new openness
The Papua New Guinea government's new approach to be more open about the economy has been welcomed.
Sport: PNG Hunters celebrate Queensland Cup triumph
A "strong word" at half-time has inspired the Papua New Guinea Hunters to their Intrust Super Cup rugby league title after a try at the death completed a dramatic 12-10 comeback victory over Sunshine…
Supermarket fire on PNG's Manus Island kills 10
A supermarket fire on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island killed 10 people on Friday in what the local police commander has called one of the province's worst disasters.
Sport: PNG women to make international rugby league debut
The Papua New Guinea Orchids will make their international rugby league debut against reigning women's world champions Australia this afternoon.
Sport: PNG Hunters eye maiden title
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are just 80 minutes away from a fairytale finish to their Intrust Super Cup campaign.
Pacific chocolate and coffee showcases in Auckland
Products from five Pacific countries will be on offer at Auckland's fourth Chocolate and Coffee show.
Sport: Sunshine Coast brace for PNG Hunters
The Sunshine Coast Falcons are bracing for a physical onslaught from the Papua New Guinea Hunters in Sunday's Intrust Super Cup rugby league grand final.
PNG govt wants to reduce billion dollar imported food spend
Papua New Guinea's national planning minister says the country currently spends about US$1.25 billion on food imports each year, an amount he wants to reduce.
Meeting in FSM by PNG central bank called an insult
An opposition MP in Papua New Guinea says a trip by the board and senior staff of the Bank of PNG to the Federated States of Micronesia for a meeting is an insult to the people of PNG.
Sport: PNG Hunters claim underdog tag for final
The Papua New Guinea Hunters are claiming underdog status for this weekend's Intrust Super Cup rugby league grand final.
US deal bittersweet for Manus Island detainees
Refugees in the camp say they have mixed feelings that 54 of Australia's offshore detainees have been accepted for resettlement in the US.
PNG PM and IMF at odds over district grants
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister says he is confident a supplementary budget will balance the books.