Papua New Guinea
China weighs in on PNG-Aus defence treaty
The Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea has commented on a defence treaty between Australia and PNG.
Marape: China will not influence signing of Aus-PNG defence deal
The Papua New Guinea prime minister is rebuffing any suggestion that Beijing has had a hand in derailing a new security deal the country is negotiating with Australia. Audio
Australia and PNG fail to clinch defence agreement
A major defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has failed to get over the line, with the countries resorting to signing a communique in lieu of the actual document.
PNG Lewas claim EAP title, advance to Global T20 Qualifier
The Papua New Guinea women's team has won the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier in Suva.
'We have more work to do'
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says challenges, like corruption, crime and poverty, will need to be addressed for the country to move forward in the next 50 years. Audio
PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
Papua New Guinea is celebrating 50 years of independence in true Melanesian style with plenty of music and dance. Audio
Who benefits the most from Australia-PNG security treaty?
Australia and Papua New Guinea are reportedly close to signing a security treaty that would bring the militaries of the two countries closer together. Audio
'We are an ancient people': PNG celebrates 50 years of nationhood
Thousands of people gathered in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, as early as 5:00am local time Tuesday to welcome the dawn of Independence Day.
Sir Michael Somare honoured as PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
"1975 was just a construct of nation, as depicted in United Nations Charter. Before that, we were a people that existed."
Australia and PNG to 'totally integrate' military in defence treaty, minister says
Australia is set to integrate its military with Papua New Guinea's defence forces in a high-level security agreement, PNG's defence minister has told the ABC.
PNG's 50th anniversary of independence - how a nation of 800 languages was united
In the early 1970s, the idea of a united Papua New Guinea seemed almost impossible to achieve.
Tok Pisin takes centre stage in Aotearoa's pidgin language week
Papua New Guinea is home to more than 875 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the Pacific.
Bougainville reportedly unhappy with RNZAF presence
NZ Defence Force and Bougainville seem at odds over whether a RNZ Air Force Hercules C-130J had permission to land there.
A digital leap: PNG's ambitious journey to a digital govt
The journey to a digital government is far from over, but the progress made since 2023 is remarkable, writes Scott Waide.
UN chief addresses PNG ahead of golden jubilee
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised Papua New Guinea's efforts in peacebuilding, climate action and gender equality. Audio
PNG's efforts to unlock monetisation for young content creators
While creators in other parts of the world can earn revenue from platforms like YouTube and Facebook, their Papua New Guinean counterparts have faced significant barriers, writes Scott Waide.
Polio vaccination drive about halfway through - WHO
Dr Ananda Amarasinghe said a four-year-old Lae boy had paralysis in his left leg and left hand.
Papua New Guinea franchise rocked as CEO departs before NRL entry
Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise has taken another hit with chief executive Andrew Hill leaving the club before a ball has even been kicked.
