Papua New Guinea
Sand mining's threat to people, turtles
If 38 km of black sand beaches in PNG are mined, it could threaten communities and the environment, including nesting grounds for endangered turtles. Audio
Leatherback sea turtle hatchery in PNG under threat from mining
A small Papua New Guinea community is fighting to protect local beaches, which are a hatchery for leatherback sea turtles, from mining. Audio
PNG parliament showdown looms
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has rejected opposition leader Belden Namah's call for him to resign. Audio
PNG leadership wrestle intensifies
PNG leadership wrestle intensifies as court rules government's passing of the 2021 Budget invalid and orders parliament to sit again. Audio
PNG's political battle to resume in Parliament
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ordered Parliament to sit next Monday, paving the way for a posssible motion of no-confidence vote against the prime minister
Bougainville leader upset at JSB waste claim
Bougainville's leader has taken issue with claims that the recent trip to Port Moresby for the Joint Supervisory Body was a waste of money.
Court to decide on PNG political impasse
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court is to deliver a decision next Wednesday on a challenge to a sitting of Parliament last month in a situation labelled a constitutional crisis.
Lack of awareness, stigma hinder HIV fight in Pacific: UNAIDS
The United Nations warns there is a poor understanding of HIV/AIDS in the Pacific and the stigma relating to it in the region. Audio
New research shows looks effect of domestic violence on PNG businesses
New research in PNG aims to show businesses what they gain if a co-ordinated response to domestic violence is provided in the workplace.
PNG political crisis becomes multi-headed court battle
PNG's political crisis has developed into a growing complex of court action. Audio
Former PNG PM to stand trial over generators purchase
PNG's former Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, has been committed to stand trial for charges of Misappropriation and Official Corruption
Calls to abide by Covid-19 prevention measures as PNG cases increase
A cluster of Covid-19 cases in PNG's West New Britain has continued to grow with 13 new cases over the past day.
PNG Opposition looking to return to parliament
PNG's Opposition has arrived back in the capital of Port Moresby hoping to return to parliament this week.
