Papua New Guinea
'Evidence of organised rioting' says PNG's PM as he declares state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby after more than a dozen people were killed in the country in rioting.
'Resign for being indecisive': PM under pressure as MPs step down after PNG riots
A political crisis is brewing in Papua New Guinea as calls are made for Prime Minster James Marape to step down in the wake of deadly riots in parts of the country.
At least 10 dead after looting, fires on Port Moresby's 'darkest day'
Chaos broke out as looters took advantage of a protest by the country's police. As well as those who are dead, dozens are injured.
Calm expected after Port Moresby riots but difficult to get looters off street without force - Scott Waide
RNZ Pacific's PNG correspondent Scott Waide breaks down Wednesday's riots in Port Moresby after the country's security personnel went on a strike over pay deductions. Audio
Papua New Guinea's security personnel storm parliament
Up to 200 police, corrections and army personnel have gathered at the Unagi Oval in Port Moresby to in protest over deductions to their salaries this fortnight.
Govt’s decision to give elected officials power to control funds angers PNG bureaucrats
The Papua New Guinea government is giving MPs control of all finances within their districts and provinces.
Solar dryers for Sepik vanilla farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organisation believes the vanilla industry in the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea, is set for a breakthrough , with the introduction of vanilla solar dryers.
Marape says reopening of Porgera mine 'worth the effort'
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the reopening of the Porgera Mine in Enga, saying its an example of the government's new approach to negotiations with mining companies.
After months of setbacks and delays, Porgera mine set to begin operations next week
A huge mine in Papua New Guinea, closed for more than three years in a dispute over a lease, is set to re-open next week.
Survivor says gender-based violence ‘is a pandemic', calls on Pacific govts to act
Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence, a Papua New Guinean survivor and activist says.
Australia signs security agreement with Papua New Guinea
Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a bilateral security agreement today that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and counterpart James Marape said showed the closeness of the two nations.
Fears PNG province again keen to embrace seabed mining
Campaigners aiming to ensure seabed mining does not happen in Papua New Guinea are angry the New Ireland government has been meeting with two prospective mining operations.
Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV infections
Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released. Audio
PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections
PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections. Audio
Australia and Papua New Guinea poised to sign major bilateral security agreement
Australia and Papua New Guinea are poised to sign a major bilateral security agreement this week as PNG Prime Minister James Marape visits Canberra for talks with Anthony Albanese.