Papua New Guinea

There is a call for better planning to contain election-related problems which bring life to a standstill in parts of Papua New Guinea.

The Pangu Pati has become the largest party in Papua New Guinea's opposition after several MPs joined its ranks.

Papua New Guinea's rival football factions have been in discussions.

Papua New Guinea coffee buyers and farmers are reaping the rewards of a coffee improvement project funded by the World Bank.

The Papua New Guinea company Oil Search Limited has estimated that the oil and gas sector will attract about $US20 billion in the next seven years if given the right environment.

Thirty men detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have been transferred to Port Moresby for medical treatment in circumstances described as suspicious.

A group calling itself 'Bougainvilleans United Against Mining' has re-stated its opposition to a resumption of mining at Panguna.

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he has re-committed to fostering economic growth for the country.

A Papua New Guinea writer doubts whether the re-elected Peter O'Neill-led government would create an Independent Commission Against Corruption.

A New Zealand Catholic lay missionary working in Papua New Guinea says he will raise concerns about the country's deportation process.

The outgoing Bougainville Affairs minister and his successor say they will work around the clock to prepare the region for its independence referendum.

Results are still pending in two seats in Papua New Guinea's election, three weeks since the overall return of the writs.

An emeritus Oxford professor of refugee law says Australia has painted itself into a corner by refusing to resettle maritime arrivals. Audio

Coach of the victorious Papua New Guinea Mosquitoes says the standard of play in the AFL International Cup is on the rise.

Patients are being turned away from the main hospital in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands province due to a shortage of basic medicines.

Papua New Guinea is celebrating back to back AFL International Cup titles after a nail-biting 29-28 victory over New Zealand in the grand final.

An appeal has been established for families who lost homes in a devastating fire at the weekend in Papua New Guinea's capital.

The Papua New Guinea Hunters have won the Intrust Super Cup minor premiership for the first time after beating the Wynnum Manly Seagulls 28-22 in Port Moresby yesterday.

Transparency International Papua New Guinea says questions remain over a suspicious land deal involving at least two government ministers.

Papua New Guinea's prime minister is being urged to make good on his promise to hold an inquiry into a suspicious land deal involving two of his ministers.