Papua New Guinea
'It's global warming' - Rising seas destroy houses in PNG
Global warming is being blamed for the king tides that have washed away houses in a village on Papua New Guinea's south coast. Audio
Dumarinu takes the lead in Bougainville presidential race
The former Papua New Guinea Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Simon Dumarinu, has taken a narrow lead in the presidential race.
Nauru refugees decline medical transfers out of fear
Refugees stranded on Nauru have refused medical transfers to Australia for fear of being detained without treatment, an advocate says
Murderer escapes Port Moresby court
Another prisoner has escaped from the National Court in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby, reportedly while his guards were busy.
PNG's Ok Tedi mine given extended life-line
The Ok Tedi copper, gold and silver mine in Papua New Guinea has received a three-year life extension to 2029.
Toroama widens lead in Bougainville presidential election
A former commander of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army has widened his lead in the progressive count for the presidential election in the autonomous PNG region.
Concerns over provincial testing as Covid cases pass 500 in PNG
PNG has reported another case of Covid-19, increasing its total positive confirmed cases to 504.
Rising seas destroy houses on PNG's south coast
King tides have washed away 18 houses on Papua New Guinea's south coast, a disaster the local councilor blames on climate change. Audio
Bougainville referendum talks to be set in November
The schedule for consultations on the outcome of Bougainville's independence referendum will be set in November, Papua New Guinea's parliament has heard.
PNG opposition grows to dumping mine waste at sea
Opposition to the disposal of mining waste in the ocean is growing in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province.
PNG govt offers bailout loans for small businesses
Papua New Guinea's government has announced a US$57.3 million bailout package for small businesses struggling due to the pandemic
PNG's East Sepik records first Covid-19 case
PNG has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19, including three in the province of East Sepik for the first time.
Eight more cases of Covid-19 in PNG
PNG has confirmed eight new cases of Covid-19, all from Western Province.
PNG govt Chief Secretary abolished
Papua New Guinea's parliament has abolished the position of Chief Secretary to Government over concerns it's too powerful and undermines ministers.