Papua New Guinea
Manus Island: doubt over refugee's cause of death
Advocates and refugees say they are concerned that police in Papua New Guinea have ruled out foul play in the death of a man detained on Manus Island.
Morauta says PNG Budget repair has to be first step
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister says it is good to hear the new government has finally admitted the economy is in difficulty.
Sport: PNG favourites for EAP U19 qualifiers
Defending champions Fiji are claiming underdog status at the Men's Under 19 Cricket World Cup qualifiers, which get underway in Samoa today.
Aspiring PNG politicians called on to step up after violence
The police commissioner in PNG says fighting is not the solution for election-related disputes.
Shortage forces Bougainvilleans to buy medicines overseas
A former MP in Bougainville has been forced to buy prescription drugs in the Philippines because of an ongoing shortage in Papua New Guinea.
NZ pleased PNG election issues to be addressed
New Zealand's foreign minister is pleased Papua New Guinea's newly elected government has committed to addressing issues with its general election.
Refugee found dead on Manus Island - reports
Reports from Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say a refugee detained there has died.
Sport: PNG Hunters return to winning ways
The Papua New Guinea Hunters put aside their off-field dramas to defeat the Ipswich Jets 20-4 in Port Moresby at the weekend, solidifying their place atop the Intrust Super Cup rugby league standings.
Manus Island journalist says PNG police action imminent
A journalist detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island says police are preparing to storm the detention centre as refugees continue to protest.
Sport: PNG's AFL title defence begins on losing note
Defending men's champions Papua New Guinea have been beaten in their opening match at the AFL International Cup in Melbourne.
Challenging times ahead, says PNG's new Treasurer
Papua New Guinea's new Treasurer Charles Abel admits some changes in government direction are necessary to manage an economy under huge strain, after Treasury this week released its Mid-year Economic… Audio
Five killed in PNG as election tensions linger
Five more people have been killed in election-related violence in Wabag in Papua New Guinea's Highlands.
PNG Hunters in danger of losing focus before Ipswich match
The PNG Hunters rugby league coach says despite his team leading the Intrust Super Cup competition they have lost focus at an important point in the season.
Some things have to change, admits PNG Treasurer
The new man in charge of Papua New Guinea's Treasury admits some changes in government direction are necessary to manage an economy under huge strain.
PNG election seen as marred by bad practice
Papua New Guinea's Registrar of Political Parties and Candidates says there are many questions over the conduct of the election which he says was marred by numerous bad practices. Audio
BCL holds first board meeting in Bougainville in 27 years
Bougainville Copper Ltd remains confident it has the support to re-open the long closed Panguna mine.
Abel the big mover in new PNG cabinet
Alotau's MP Charles Abel has been promoted in a new caretaker cabinet announced by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.
PNG MPs considering party switching urged to be principled
PNG's Registrar of Political Parties and Candidates says MPs-elect should stay with the party under whose banner they were voted into parliament.
Fears of more violence as Polye defeated in Kandep
Enga Province is bracing itself for more violence after another big name of Papua New Guinea politics lost his seat in the general election.
PNG has a new govt but questions still about legitimacy
Despite the emergence of a government in Papua New Guinea, questions remain over the legitimacy of the general election. Audio
