Papua New Guinea
Ousted PNG MP charged with wilful murder
An ousted MP in Papua New Guinea's Chimbu Province has been charged with wilful murder and inciting violence in election-related unrest.
Supreme Court orders stay on arrest of PNG PM
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ordered a stay on a police warrant to arrest prime minister Peter O'Neill.
PNG's Southern Highlands poll count shifts provinces
Vote counting for the troubled Southern Highlands regional seat has been moved to another province in Papua New Guinea's Highlands.
Lawyer says Australian govt responsible for latest Manus death
Australia's government is responsible for the latest death of a refugee on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, a human rights lawyer says. Audio
New Zealander agrees to conditions on return to PNG
A New Zealander who returned Papua New Guinea after being deported, has agreed not to be involved in activism or to cause division among landowners.
PNG judge case referred to prosecutor
A Papua New Guinea Supreme Court judge has been referred to the country's public prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.
Teachers in Manus province given training opportunity
A Papua New Guinea NGO that is addressing the country's teacher shortage has started work this week in Manus province.
New and old hands on portfolios in unveiled PNG cabinet
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has unveiled his cabinet, featuring a mix of new and old hands on key ministerial portfolios.
PNG PM to keep fighting arrest warrant
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he will appeal a National Court decision to uphold the legality of an arrest warrant issued for him
Sport: PNG cricketers open up lead on rivals
Papua New Guinea are one win clear of the chasing pack following a mammoth 212 run victory over Samoa at the East Asia Pacific qualifiers for the Men's Under 19 Cricket World Cup.
Sport: NZ lead AFL International Cup as PNG bounce back
The New Zealand Hawks are top of the AFL International Cup standings after thrashing Fiji 76-6 in their latest pool match in Melbourne.
Pressure on PNG PM to clear his name over fraud case
Papua New Guinea's prime minister is being urged to take the opportunity to clear his name regarding an alleged fraud case.
Pressure on PNG PM again over fraud case
Pressure is back on Papua New Guinea's prime minister to clear his name in relation to a fraud case, after the National Court dismissed a challenge to the legality of an arrest warrant issued him… Audio
Striking Air Niugini pilots lose appeal
An appeal filed by eight Air Niugini pilots challenging the termination of their contracts has been dismissed by Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court.
Deported New Zealander back in PNG
New Zealander Doug Tennent, who was deported from Papua New Guinea two months ago, has returned to the country this week.
Former PNG MP denies kidnap report
A failed Papua New Guinea election candidate denies that he tried to kidnap an MP from another party.
Sport: PNG cricketers avenge Fiji defeat
Papua New Guinea avenged their shock loss to Fiji two years ago, with the Garamuts securing a four wicket win in opening round of the East Asia Pacific qualifiers for the Men's Under 19 Cricket World…
Manus refugee's death followed inadequate care - nurse
A refugee found dead yesterday on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island was not given adequate care, according to mental health nurse who worked there.
PNG court dismisses challenge to legality of arrest warrant for PM
Papua New Guinea's National Court has dismissed a challenge to the legality of an arrest warrant for prime minister Peter O'Neill.
Women 'priced out of the game' in PNG polls
A scholar of Pacific politics says Papua New Guinea election results show women candidates can't afford the cost of running for parliament.
