Papua New Guinea
PNG's Deputy PM and other MPs cross the floor
There were ructions in PNG's Parliament today with government MPs crossing the floor.
Papua New Guinea's Covid-19 cases now at 600
Papua New Guinea has reported its 600th case of Covid-19, a four year old boy from West New Britain.
PNG passes anti-corruption law
The Papua New Guinea parliament has passed legislation establishing an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
PNG govt to revisit idea of Australian police assistance
Papua New Guinea's national government has been asked to consider allowing Australian police assistance in certain provinces.
PNG company plans to export chocolate to the world
A Papua New Guinea company, which began experimenting with chocolate production several years ago, is now planning to commit seriously to the business. Audio
PNG to 'transform' airline and other state enterprises with ADB fund
Papua New Guinea's struggling national carrier is to get a US$28-million funding boost from the Asian Development Bank.
PNG company planning on becoming a chocolate exporter
A PNG company is planning to go into chocolate making in a big way, with plans to export the product.
Holidaying worker in Bougainville had Covid-19
Bougainville is investigating a second case of Covid-19.
Ahern to moderate Bougainville negotiations with PNG
The former Irish Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has agreed to moderate Bougainville's post-independence referendum negotiations with PNG.
Bougainville Commissioner considers eight election petitions
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner says his office is considering eight election petitions from the August poll.
Bougainville tells Port Moresby what it expects ahead of pivotal meeting
A meeting to decide on a framework for consultations over the outcome of the Bougainville's referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea is set to take place in Kokopo on 30 November.
PNGDF head pours cold water on drug smuggling claim
The head of Papua New Guinea's defence force has cautioned about misleading reports on social media.
Sorcery accusation-related killings in PNG's East Sepik
Police in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province have reported five deaths related to sorcery accusations in the past week.
Progress with demoralised PNG provincial force - Barkie
A provincial police commander in PNG says he is happy with the progress he's making in trying to rebuild a broken police force.
Two nights of gun fighting in PNG's Alotau ends without bloodshed
The police commander in PNG's Milne Bay said there have been no injuries as a result of shooting clashes in Alotau over the past two nights.