Papua New Guinea
US deal bittersweet for Manus Island detainees
Refugees detained on Manus Island say they have mixed feelings about news that 54 of Australia's offshore detainees have been accepted for resettlement in the US.
First group of Australia's offshore detainees bound for US
Fifty-four refugees detained by Australia on Nauru and PNG's Manus Island have been accepted for resettlement in the United States.
PNG diplomat takes up role at MSG
The Papua New Guinea diplomat Peter Eafeare has been appointed as the deputy director-general of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
PNG anti-corruption bill seen as watered down
Papua New Guinea's government has been accused of watering down the powers of a draft Independent Commission Against Corruption, or ICAC. Audio
PNG government criticised for watering down ICAC draft
PNG's government has been accused of watering down the powers of a draft Independent Commission Against Corruption, or ICAC.
IMF says PNG needs more tax, cuts to programmes
A team from the International Monetary Fund, which has just completed a visit to PNG, says higher taxes and cuts in spending are needed to overcome the country's deficit.
PNG called on to create a digital economy
Papua New Guinea is being urged to move toward a digital economy.
Sport: Crowds come out in PNG to view Rugby League World Cup
Large crowds have turned out in Papua New Guinea to get a glimpse of the Rugby League World Cup.
PNG govt departments locked out due to unpaid rent
Several government departments in Papua New Guinea have been locked out of their offices because the government has not paid rent - in some cases, for months. Audio
Goroka show death prompts safety concerns
A young man in Papua New Guinea, competing for a prize by climbing a greasy pole at the Goroka Show, fell to his death on Saturday.
Sport: PNG cricketers chalk up first SACA League win
The PNG cricketers have claimed their first win in the South Australian Premier League in Darwin thanks to an incredible century by Mahuru Dai against the Western Grit.
PNG Election success hailed as firm show of democracy
PNG's Prime Minister says the recent general election was challenging but clearly demonstrated the strength of democracy .
Coal plant proposal for PNG city a poor option - NGO
A proposal for a coal-fired power plant in Lae is a poor economic and environmental option, according to an anti-coal group in PNG.
Chimbu man pushes for PNG to get electronic voting system
A man who stood in Papua New Guinea's recent election says the country needs to establish an electronic voting system. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 18 September 2017
Hope for change in the way PNG elections are run; Bougainville makes strides towards preparation for the 2019 referendum; The Pacific's environment agency marks the start of a new action plan, and… Audio
Hope for change in way PNG elections are run
Candidates still need a lot of money and resources to win an election in Papua New Guinea, according to a man who stood in the recent polls in Chimbu Province's regional seat who is pushing for PNG to… Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters to play Sunshine Coast in final
The Papua New Guinea Hunters will face the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Intrust Super Cup rugby league grand final, after the Falcons outclassed Redcliffe Dolphins in yesterday's preliminary final.
NZ coffee roaster aims to tell PNG stories
A New Zealand speciality coffee roaster says he's committed to growers in PNG and to telling their stories. Audio
Bougainville makes strides as it prepares for referendum
The Bougainville agency charged with preparing the region for a referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea is already looking beyond the vote scheduled for June 2019. Audio
PNG school dispute turns to riot, three houses burned
A secondary school in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province has been suspended after student council elections took a violent turn, resulting in three houses being burned down.
