Papua New Guinea
Stoush over large PNG gold mine intensifies
A legal stoush over the ownership of one of Papua New Guinea's largest and most lucrative gold mines has intensified. Audio
Ten people from Bougainville missing at sea
Ten people from Bougainville are still missing at sea with searches including an aerial operation failing to find them.
Most coronavirus cases in PNG asymptomatic
Most Covid-19 cases in PNG's current outbreak have been asymptomatic, according to authorities.
Miner describes PNG move to take over Porgera as unlawful
A multi-national miner has described the PNG government's move to take over the Porgera gold mine as unlawful.
PNG signs hydro agreement with Australian mining company
Papua New Guinea's government has entered a hydro-power agreement with an Australian mining company.
PNG MP accuses foreign companies of evading tax
Foreign owned companies operating in Papua New Guinea are hiding their profits to avoid tax, an MP says.
PNG controller warns against complacency
Papua New Guinea's Pandemic Response Controller has warned against complacency after reporting no new cases of Covid-19 in the past day.
PNG reports 29 new Covid cases and one death
Papua New Guinea has recorded 29 new cases of Covid-19 and one more death.
Bougainville candidates eagerly await count
After six weeks of campaigning and voting just shy of two weeks, the 440 candidates in this year's Bougainville election are now sitting around waiting for the count to begin.
Appeal for Papua New Guineans to adhere to Covid precautions
PNG authorities have made an appeal to people to adhere to health precautions aimed at stemming the Covid-19 outbreak.
Crew charged with illegal entry in PNG and suspected of more crimes
Nine crew of an unregistered foreign vessel intercepted by the PNG navy are to be charged with illegal entry.
PNG's Western Province sees Covid-19 spike
PNG has 18 new cases of Covid-19, all in Western Province.
Milne Bay police try community rather than offensive approach
Police in the Papua New Guinea province of Milne Bay say they have changed their approach to maintaining law and order. The province has in recent days hosted a visit...
PNG authorities look at pregnant guidelines as Covid cases top 400
PNG health authorities are developing guidelines on how to manage cases of Covid-19 in pregnant women.
Ten PNG kidnap victims released after ransom
Ten local workers kidnapped from a logging camp in Papua New Guinea's Western Province have been released after their relatives paid a ransom.
PNG's coronavirus cases inch towards 400
One new case was confirmed in the National Capital District on Monday bringing the national total to 398.