Papua New Guinea
Corruption case against former PNG PM adjourned
A court case hearing corruption charges against Papua New Guinea's former prime minister Peter O'Neill has been adjourned for two months.
Death of PNG mother renews calls for action against domestic violence
Outrage at the violent death of a woman in Papua New Guinea, allegedly at the hands of her partner, has renewed calls for something to be done to stem pervasive domestic violence. Audio
Harsher penalties for gender-based, sorcery-related violence in PNG
The Papua New Guinea government has amended the Criminal Code to increase penalties for gender based and sorcery related violence.
PNG laws to stop violence against women need enforcement, NGO's
Renewed calls for enforcement of laws designed to stop gender-based and domestic violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG talks Covid-19 prevention with Indonesia
Papua New Guinea has sought assurances from Indonesia that it will help to prevent Covid-19 spreading across the border.
Chaos at PNG's Porgera gold mine
Police in Papua New Guinea say they could lose control of law and order at Enga province's massive Porgera gold mine.
PNG courthouse closed by Covid-19
Part of PNG's National Court in Port Moresby will be closed for a week after it was established a woman, who tested positive for Covid-19, had visited the court house.
PNG sea cucumber season delayed
Severe penalties will be issued to Papua New Guinea fishermen who ignore a new order postponing the start of the sea cucumber harvesting season.
Lawyer says Bougainville needs president with legal background
Bougainville presidential candidate, Reuben Siara, says it's vital the new government has a lawyer to lead the negotiations with Papua New Guinea on the independence referendum.
Rugby league to hit the field this weekend in PNG
Papua New Guinea's Digicel Cup will be the second major rugby league competition in the world, following the NRL, to get underway this weekend post Covid-19.
Pair arrested for Covid-19 breaches in PNG
Two people have been arrested and charged with breaching Covid-19 quarantine orders in Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville faces largest, most open, presidential race ever
The fifth presidential vote in Bougainville is shaping as the most open ever.