Papua New Guinea
Devaluation should be first step for new PNG govt - economist
An Australian economist said the new government in Papua New Guinea should consider a substantial devaluation of the kina. Audio
Sport: Cheap tickets announced for World Cup games in PNG
Rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea will be able to attend World Cup games in the capital Port Moresby later this year for less than $US10.
Police say warring Engan tribes agree to truce
Papua New Guinea police say warring tribes in Enga province have agreed to lay down their arms to end weeks of deadly election-related violence.
PNG encouraged to end dependence on gas, oil and gold
There is a call for the new Papua New Guinea government to take a different tack to reverse the country's economic decline. Audio
PNG police chief dismisses critics calling for PM arrest
The PNG police commissioner Gari Baki has hit back Opposition demands that he stand down for not arresting the Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.
PNG court hears request for halt of refugee centre demolition
PNG's Supreme Court has heard a request from a lawyer representing Manus Island detainees for the demolition of Australia's detention centre to be stopped.
PNG govt insists it's acting on SABLs; promises announcement
Papua New Guinea's government insists it is acting to halt problematic land leases. Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters coach says dispute with players now resolved
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league coach says a dispute with players over training has been resolved.
Sport: PNG Garamuts seal U19 World Cup berth
Papua New Guinea have sealed their spot at the Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup after a fifth straight win at the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Samoa.
Ousted PNG MP calls for end to deadly Enga fighting
The ousted Kandep MP in PNG has urged warring tribesmen to pull back from their deadly fighting in Enga Province.
PNG puts hold on some working visas
PNG has imposed a moratorium on new and extended working resident employment visas for foreigners engaged in small and medium sized enterprises.
PNG govt called on to rein in illegal logging
Activists in Papua New Guinea say the newly re-elected government needs to step up and rein in illegal logging. Audio
Deadly guerilla warfare maintains grip on PNG's Enga
At least twenty people have died in election-related violence since vote counting began last month in Papua New Guinea's Enga province.
Twenty dead in PNG as election-linked bloodbath continues
Following more fighting in the town of Wabag at the weekend, at least twenty people are confirmed to have died in election-related violence since vote counting began last month in Papua New Guinea's… Audio
Enga death toll up to 20 after latest election-related violence
Six more people have been killed in election-related violence in Papua New Guinea's Enga province.
PNG in line for new Australian patrol boat
Papua New Guinea is the first country to receive a new patrol boat under an Australian initiative to assist 12 countries.
Sport: PNG's AFL title defence on tenterhooks
Papua New Guinea need other results to go their way if they're to defend the AFL International Cup title.
Sport: PNG cricketers close in on World Cup spot
Papua New Guinea's cricketers are just one win away from reaching the Men's Under 19 World Cup after thrashing Fiji by 210 runs to make it four wins from four at the East Asia Pacific Qualifiers in…
New PNG govt must address problematic land leases
An advocacy group in Papua New Guinea says the new government needs to finally address problematic land leases.
Sport: Townsville targeting revenge against the PNG Hunters
The Townsville Blackhawks rugby league team are determined to make amends after being embarrassed by the Papua New Guinea Hunters earlier this season.
