Bougainville
Toroama widens lead in Bougainville presidential election
A former commander of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army has widened his lead in the progressive count for the presidential election in the autonomous PNG region.
Bougainville referendum talks to be set in November
The schedule for consultations on the outcome of Bougainville's independence referendum will be set in November, Papua New Guinea's parliament has heard.
Bougainvilleans called on to respect rule of law amid vote count
There have been disputes in north Bougainville over some of the procedures for the election vote count which is now underway.
Ballot box sorting underway in Bougainville ahead of vote count
The Bougainville Electoral Commission is sorting votes cast in last month's election in preparation for counting.
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.
Bougainville's John Momis - looking forward to retirement
The long time leader of Bougainville has just a few more days in the office, before going into retirement, after 50 years of involvement in the region's affairs. Audio
Solomons police catch and release Bougainville fishermen
Two fishermen from Bougainville caught fishing in Soilomon Islands waters have been allowed to return home after three days in quarantine.
Bougainville marks 19th anniversary of Peace Agreement
The Bougainville Government has declared August the 31st a public holiday, to mark the 19th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Agreement in 2001.
Bougainville govt asked to step up for Carterets settlers
Bougainville's government has been urged to help in the re-settlement of islanders from climate change-threatened atolls.
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.
Short delay possible in Bougainville vote count
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner says the vote count will not start until at least next Wednesday.
Rape suspect in Bougainville freed after prolonged delay
A man facing rape charges in Bougainville has escaped trial after prolonged delays at the Buka District Court.
Bougainville police officer suspended over election allegations
The Bougainville police chief, Francis Tokura, has suspended one officer for alleged foul play during the election.
Bougainville voting close to done
The Bougainville election is close to finishing, more than a week ahead of schedule.
Bougainville poll peaceful despite allegations of foul play
Over a week into polling for Bougainville's election, authorities say the process has been peaceful despite allegations of foul play. Audio
Bougainville election nears halfway-we find out how it's going
It's about the halfway stage of a momentous election in Bougainville and the process is getting positive reviews from residents. Audio
New Bougainvillean paper launched
A new newspaper for Bougainvilleans has been launched this week.
Bougainville election chief allays fears over irregularities
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner has moved to allay fears about irregularities in the region's election, which began last Wednesday.
Bougainville finance minister to face corruption trial
Bougainville's caretaker Finance Minister Robin Wilson is to stand trial in the PNG National Court on four charges of corruption.
Bougainville extends Covid-19 emergency for fourth time
The Bougainville caretaker government has further extended the state of emergency put in place to combat the spread of Covid-19.
