Papua New Guinea
Bougainville's president seeks independence by 2025
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has called for the autonomous Papua New Guinea region to be given independence by 2025.
Wounded PNG Hunters welcome much-need break
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are looking forward to a break after using every available player in Sunday's 48-14 defeat by the Souths Logan Magpies.
More Covid-19 cases and deaths in PNG as some restrictions ease
Papua New Guinea has recorded three new more deaths from Covid-19 as the total number of cases continues to rise.
PNG women 7s determined to compete in Monaco
The Papua New Guinea women's sevens team remains committed to contesting next month's Olympic repechage tournament in Monaco, despite the Covid-19 situation in Port Moresby affecting their…
NZ rolls out more Covid-19 support for the Pacific
Covid-19 vaccines will soon roll out in the Cook Islands, followed by Niue and Tokelau, and the New Zealand government has announced more vaccines and $120 million in additional support for Pacific…
Questions over Australian 'temporary' foreign aid fund
An economics professor anticipates more aid funding from the Australian government, despite cuts in its latest budget.
Valuing the wealth of PNG's natural environment
The UNDP says if PNG recognised the real value of its natural environment it would be a wealthy country Audio
Putting an economic value on PNG's natural environment
Papua New Guinea holds about seven percent of the world's biodiversity and the United Nations Development Programme wants this reflected in its economy.
PNG Hunters finish with nine players in crushing defeat
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team finished with only nine players on the field during a controversial 40-12 loss to Brisbane Tigers on Sunday.
PNG's Digicel Cup delayed amid player Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 has again disrupted Papua New Guinea's domestic rugby league competition, The Digicel Cup.
PNG top judge urges action on improving health system
Papua New Guinea's top judge has urged the government to address the lack of medical facilities in the country.
Papua New Guinea faces accusations of sorcery
As Papua New Guinea continues its battle against Covid-19 there are concerns it is sparking more accusations of sorcery. Audio