Scott Waide
PNG gold mine opening remains stalled
There's a hold up in the re-opening of the huge Porgera gold mine in Enga Province in Papua New Guinea, which has been shut down for nearly three years. Audio
Kidnapping and gun violence on the rise in PNG
Crimes such as last month's kidnapping of a New Zealand born academic and several local colleagues in the Papua New Guinea Highlands are becoming more common. Audio
Concern in PNG over Govt move to regulate media
The Media Council in Papua New Guinea fears changes proposed by the government will lead to state control of the media. Audio
PNG police work to rein in violence in Oro
Since December in Oro Province in Papua New Guinea the police have been undertaking a campaign to rein in violence. Audio
PNG parliament criticised for governor general appointment
There is criticism of the Papua New Guinea parliament's decision to give Sir Bob Dadae a second term as governor general.There had been hopes that prominent woman candidate Winnie Kiap might have been… Audio
PNG introduces biggest budget in its history
Papua New Guinea's Treasury Minister, Ian Ling-Stuckey, announced budgetary support for low income households as well as a significant tax increase for banks. Audio
PNG beheadings - Police struggle without community support
PNG beheadings - Police struggle without community support. Audio
High expectations in PNG for Budget 2023
The Papua New Guinea Government is this week set to present its 2023 National Budget and across the country there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas. In the wake of an… Audio
PNG diplomats forced to meet own costs overseas
Papua New Guinea diplomats have long had to face money issues, sometimes having to meet costs out of their own pockets. Audio
Call for ban on deadly catapults in Papua New Guinea
There is a growing push in Papua New Guinea to have wire katapel - catapults used to fire barbed spears - declared illegal. Audio
Concern in PNG over tailings disposal plan for Wafi Golpu mine
Concerns raised over the dumping of tailings waste from the Wafi Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG police families give ultimatum over violence in Hela
The family of a murdered Papua New Guinea policeman demand government rein in the lawlessness in Hela Province Audio
Concerns in PNG over availability of hard drugs
The jailing of an Australian in Papua New Guinea has again raised concerns about the availability of hard drugs in the country. Audio
Protests in PNG over disappearance of policeman
There are increasing concerns in Papua New Guinea for a policeman who went missing five days ago. Audio
Full impact of PNG quake still unknown
We check in on Papua New Guinea with the latest on the earthquake disaster response. Audio
Months long recovery for PNG quake victims
Recovery for PNG quake victims expected to take months. Audio
Death toll continues to rise in quake affected PNG
The death toll continues to rise in quake affected Papua New Guinea. Audio
Papua New Guinea residents survey quake damage
The people of Papua New Guinea are still surveying the damage caused by a magnitude 7-point-6 earthquake which hit the country on Saturday. At least seven people have been killed, with severe damage… Audio
What is Marape's plan to resurrect PNG's economy?
What is Marape's plan to resurrect PNG's economy? Audio