Papua New Guinea
Sport: PNG Hunters reach Super Cup grand final
The PNG Hunters have reached the grand final of the Super Cup for the first time after defeating the Redcliffe Dolphins 6-4 at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
More surgery needed in PNG
Medical specialists in Papua New Guinea are hoping to improve access to surgery in an effort to prevent a huge number of unnecessary deaths.
Basil's Pangu Pati joins PNG govt
The Bulolo MP Sam Basil and the bulk of his Pangu Pati have confirmed they are joining Papua New Guinea's government.
PNG's Mendi in chaos again as election fighting reignites
Several more people have been injured in gunfighting related to the incomplete election in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands regional seat.
PNG considering new medical college to train more doctors
Papua New Guinea is considering a new university medical college as it aims to boost the number of doctors and improve healthcare.
PNG road blocks imperils businesses
The head of Lae Chamber of Commerce in Papua New Guinea says a month-long blockade of the road into the Highlands was devastating for businesses.
Sport: PNG Hunters make changes for semi-final
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have named Bland Abavu in the centres to replace the injured Israel Eliab for Sunday's Super Cup semi-final showdown against Redcliffe Dolphins in Port…
PNG landowner calls for LNG funds
One of the chief landowners in Papua New Guinea's Hela province has warned the non-payment of royalities could again lead to disruption to LNG sites in the area.
PNG roadblock lifted, allowing supplies into Highlands
Roadblocks that have stopped supplies flowing into the Papua New Guinea Highlands for a month are finally being lifted.
Manus settlement proves duty of care - lawyer
A lawyer in Australia says the government has acceded it has a duty of care for its offshore detainees after reaching a settlement with men on Manus Island.
PNG opposition loses new MP to government
Papua New Guinea's opposition has lost an MP to the government, shedding new light on an apparent kidnap attempt in late July.
Declining funds and political control 'killing' PNG's uni system
The vice-chancellor of Papua New Guinea's University of Technology has warned that the country's university system is gradually being killed by declining funding and political interference.
PNG's university system feels the pinch
The vice-chancellor of Papua New Guinea's University of Technology has warned that the country's university system is gradually being killed by declining funding and political interference. Albert… Audio
Paclii gets lifeline through PNG funding
Papua New Guinea has agreed to provide funds to allow an online Pacific legal service to continue operations.
Manus refugees stage protest
A refugee advocate says Manus Islands detainees transferred to the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby for medical reasons have staged "Day 1" of protest action. Ian Rintoul says the...
PNG court ruling clears way for Southern Highlands result
A Papua New Guinea national court ruling has cleared the way for electoral officials to finalise the election in the Southern Highlands regional seat.
Forum leader plans more effort to help women as leaders
The secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum Dame Meg Taylor wants to put more effort into empowering women leaders.
PNG police chief says relatives can't hold nation to ransom
The Papua New Guinea police commissioner, Gari Baki, has called on the relatives of two slain policemen to reopen Highlands Highway.
Fuel shortage taking its toll in PNG Highlands
A shortage of fuel and other supplies is starting to bite in the Papua New Guinea Highlands as road blockades show little sign of letting up.
Pangu Pati split emerging over defection to PNG government
Reports from Papua New Guinea say a faction of the Pangu Pati is defecting from opposition to the government of Peter O'Neill.