Bougainville
Bougainville progress independence talks with PNG
Bougainville and Papua New Guinena move forward on their negotiations over the independence referendum. Audio
2027 target date for Bougainville independence
Bougainville's leaders have accepted a deadline of no later than 2027 to gain independence from Papua New Guinea
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The Solomon Islands receive a $6m support package, a political figure says Bougainville's main hospital is not fit for purpose, Samoan workers will receive a payout, and a flight has been turned away…
Anthony Regan: Bougainville's prospects for independence
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama says the autonomous region is preparing to become independent by 2025. Bougainville expert Anthony Regan talked to RNZ Pacific about if and how that could…
Violence in Bougainville concerning the President
The Papua New Guinea member of parliament for South Bougainville says a violent dispute near Kakemono in south Bougainville is being resolved.
Bougainville eyeing self government in 2022
Bougainville's President says he wants the region to have self-government in place by next year.
Government money taken by individuals - Bougainville VP
Allegations of theft have been made by Bougainville's vice president, who is investigating missing payments from a bank to government accounts.
Former Bougainville official alleging defamation
A former chief secretary in the Bougainville Government has launched a legal suit alleging defamation.
Bougainville's president seeks independence by 2025
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has called for the autonomous Papua New Guinea region to be given independence by 2025.
PNG and Bougainville agree on new terms for power transfer
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have agreed on new terms for the transfer of powers.
NZ Police role in Bougainville changing
Inspector Gael Stockwell of the New Zealand police spent a year working in Bougainville on what is one of New Zealand's longest running aid programmes. Audio
Remote Bougainville atolls left badly short of food
Remote Bougainville atolls left badly short of food after floods four months ago. Audio
PNG and Bougainville leaders discuss independence consultations
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and the Bougainville President, Ishmael Toroama, have met to prepare the ground for more formal independence talks.
Toroama wants veterans to take active role in Bougainville affairs
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, says veterans need to create a legacy that justifies their involvement in the Bougainville civil war.
First confirmed Covid-19 death in Bougainville
Bougainville has recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Bougainville looking to foster investment with law change
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, believes there is a lack of incentives in key business sectors.
Bougainville businessman says cheaper fuel just the start
A former presidential candidate in Bougainville wants to dramatically expand his fuel wholesaling business and says the government is backing him.
PNG minister says South Bougainville needs more Covid-19 info
A PNG Cabinet Minister says his South Bougainville electorate needs more information about Covid-19 from the Bougainville Health Department.
Campaigner says Bougainvilleans careless about Covid-19
A women's health campaigner on Bougainville says most Bougainvilleans have a "careless" attitude to the threat posed by Covid-19.
Bougainville leader defends direct control over recruitment
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, has dismissed concerns about governance raised by the former Chief Secretary.
