Papua New Guinea
PNG govt departments locked out after rent not paid
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.
Sport: Hopes Aussie game will be launching pad for PNG league
There are hopes that next weekend's Prime Ministers' game between Papua New Guinea and Australian selections will be a launching pad for the future sucess of PNG rugby league.
Australia to open new detention camp in PNG
About two hundred men held at the Australian-run detention centre on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea are to be moved to a new facility within weeks.
Independence Day fever takes hold in PNG
Cultural events and celebrations to mark Papua New Guinea's 42nd anniversary of gaining independence are getting underway across the country.
National Alliance commits to staying as PNG's opposition
The remaining major party in Papua New Guinea's opposition, the National Alliance, says it's committed to sticking it out as the alternative government after this week's shock defection to government… Audio
Pest destroys PNG coffee as government fails to cough up
Papua New Guinea's coffee industry is being increasingly threatened by an invasive beetle while the government stalls on promised emergency funding. Audio
Power outages mar tuna conference in PNG
Repeated power failures have marked the start of the sixth Pacific Tuna Conference in Papua New Guinea's capital.
Sport: PM's league match still important despite depleted lineup
Australia's rugby league coach insists the Prime Minister's XIII international game holds importance heading into next month's World Cup despite a depleted PNG side being named to meet his team.
Sport: PNG cricket team get winning start
The Papua New Guinea Barramundis cricket team have won their first game on tour in Australia, beating the Northern Territory in a two day match at Darwin.
PNG opposition MP says govt MPs should switch sides
A leading Papua New Guinea opposition MP has called for government MPs to cross to the other side.
Beetle threat to PNG coffee grows while govt stalls
Papua New Guinea's coffee industry is being increasingly threatened by an invasive beetle while the government stalls on promised emergency funding.
PNG Electoral Commission issues Southern Highlands warning
Candidates for the Southern Highlands regional seat in PNG's election and their supporters have been warned not to disrupt the vote count.
PNG officer cadet in NZ found winter challenging
A Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer cadet says winter training in New Zealand has been a challenge.
PNG coffee grower focuses on quality and improvement
A coffee grower in Papua New Guinea found the taste of his own product put him off instant coffee forever. Audio
PNG govt departments locked out
The Papua New Guinea Government is being locked out of a number of its offices because of unpaid rent worth millions of dollars.
PNG coffee grower focuses on quality and improvement
A PNG coffee grower's introduction to the taste of his own coffee has revolutionised his business. Audio
National Alliance to stick it out in PNG opposition
The remaining major party in Papua New Guinea's opposition, the National Alliance, says it's committed to sticking it out as the alternative government.
PNG opposition looks to regroup after Pangu exit
Although prone to volatility, Papua New Guinea politics is reeling after the move by a main opposition party to join government.
Pangu Parti moves to join PNG Government
Papua New Guinea politics is in shock after the move by a main opposition party to join government. The Bulolo MP Sam Basil and the bulk of his Pangu Pati have confirmed they are joining the People's… Audio
Former PNG leader condemns party defections
A member of Papua New Guinea's Pangu Pati, Sir Mekere Morauta, says the defection of the bulk of the party to the government is extremely disappointing.
