Papua New Guinea
Sakar tribe blocks National Highway following fatal clash in Porgera
Porgera has been under a state of emergency since September of last year in response to ongoing violence between illegal miners and local landowners. Audio
Traffic disruptions nearby Porgera mine following deadly clash
People living by Porgera mine are disrupting traffic after two illegal miners were killed following a clash with security forces. Audio
PNG strengthens efforts against illegal fishing with US defence cooperation
Prime Minister James Marape made the statement on Sunday, just days after returning from a fisheries meet in the Solomon Islands.
Nine more arrested for brutal rape and murder of woman
The arrests, announced by police chief David Manning, follow a two-week investigation supported by forensic experts from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Two illegal miners shot by security forces in Porgera
Police Commissioner David Manning said illegal miners attempted to breach restricted areas of the mine and fired on security personal, and "as expected", they were shot and killed.
'I stand for the love of my sisters and mothers'
Over the past 10 years, Dickson Tanda has rescued dozens of women and children who have been tortured following sorcery related accusations.
Relatives block Highlands Highway over police officer's death
Additional personnel have been deployed to Goroka to assist local officers in managing tensions. Audio
Confronting ingrained beliefs and sorcery accusation related violence
Dr Raymond Kipakapu has become one of the few doctors in Papua New Guinea who deal specifically with Sorcery Accusation Related Violence survivors.
PNG: Relatives of Slain Police Officer Block Highlands Highway
The family of a Papua New Guinea police constable killed in an ambush have blocked a section of the Highlands Highway in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, demanding justice for his death. Constable… Audio
PNG's ongoing struggles with its National ID card
The Papua New Guinea Government wants to have everyone on their National Identity card system by the country's 50th anniversary on 16 September 2025. Audio
Papua New Guinea: Relatives of slain officer block Highlands Highway over unresolved killing
Relatives of a policeman killed in Mendi several weeks ago have blocked the Highlands Highway outside Goroka, preventing the free flow of traffic. Police are being deployed to the site.
PNG govt's latest ID plan will fail - academic
The government has been struggling to set up a National Identity system by for more than ten years, spending spent approximately NZ$211m in the process, but "failed to deliver".
PNG govt hopes Wafi-Golpu goldmine operations will begin next month
The PNG government is working to negotiate the mining licence, aiming to ensure better returns for PNG and the landowners.
Air Niugini to add 13 new aircraft in biggest investment in over 50 years
The Papua New Guinea government has made significant strides to rebuild the country's ageing national flag carrier by investing NZ$2 billion into a three-year re-fleeting program.
Australia and Papua New Guinea to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty.
Cricket PNG signs deal with Queensland Cricket
Queensland Cricket said the agreement, which comes into effect this year, will cover coaching and staff exchanges.
