Papua New Guinea
Threat of fuel shortage looms for Papua New Guineans
Papua New Guineans are facing the prospect of more petrol rationing in coming days after the major supplier Puma Energy warned its stocks were low. Audio
Porgera goldmine opening delayed again
Papua New Guinea's acting prime minister John Rosso says the critically important Porgera goldmine in Enga Province is now due to open in the new year. Audio
PM James Marape in Beijing to strengthen Papua New Guinea-China ties
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is in Beijing to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for cooperation.
Violence against women and girls 'increasing' in Papua New Guinea, MP says
There was alarm in Papua New Guinea Parliament last week when MPs were told that gender based and sorcery violence was widespread and much higher than reported.
'They've got no rights': Refugee advocate prods Australia over Manus Island debacle
The Refugee Action Coalition says refugees "abandoned" by Australia in Papua New Guinea are experiencing another round of distress.
PNG watchdog says much more to do after Paul Paraka jailed
Transparency International Papua New Guinea says there is still much to do in the wake of the sentencing of disgraced lawyer, Paul Paraka, on misappropriation charges. Audio
PNG's PM wants foreign police officers in leadership roles
Papua New Guinea wants to put 20 foreign police officers in leadership roles in the local force. Audio
PNG govt must ask 'where is the money' following conviction of disgraced lawyer, NGO says
Transparency International Papua New Guinea says there is still much to do in the wake of the sentencing of disgraced lawyer Paul Paraka on fraud charges.
James Marape announces plans to hire foreign cops for senior roles
Papua New Guinea is planning to hire 20 foreign police officers to take up leadership roles in the local force, according to a local newspaper report.
PNG inquiry finds most gender and sorcery-based violence goes unreported
PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence is largely unreported. Audio
PNG Minister eager for law changes
PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers. Audio
Marape condemns "slanderous remarks" against chief justice
The Papua New Guinea prime minister, James Marape, has gone on the offensive after what he calls slanderous remarks about the chief justice appeared on social media.
Papua New Guinea PM tells US Pacific wants investment not aid
PNG PM James Marape has told US government officials and the business sector that Pacific Island nations are not there in the US to look for aid but negotiate better business opportunities.
Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate
Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate in PNG Parliament. Audio