Bougainville
An unsuccessful Bougainville candidate reflects back
Theresa Jaintong won't be taking up a seat in the new Bougainville parliament but she is philosophical about it. Audio
Toroama extends lead in Bougainville presidency race
The former rebel militant commander Ishmael Toroama has extended his lead after the 18th elimination in the Bougainville presidential vote count.
Toroama consolidating lead in Bougainville presidential race
After the 15th elimination in the Bougainville presidential vote count Ishmael Toroama has established a lead of 10,800 votes.
Former BRA commander extends lead in Bougainville race
Former Bougainville rebel leader, Ishmael Toroama continues to extend his lead as the preference eliminations continue in the presidential vote.
Some Bougainville voters frightened into submission - John Momis
Bougainville's retiring president says some candidates are bullying or offering inducements to buy their way into the new parliament. Audio
Elimination begins in race for Bougainville presidency
The elimination stage has begun in the electoral race for the Bougainville presidency.
New Bougainville MP says need for education over mining changes
There are a number of young, well educated people among the crop of new MPs coming into the Bougainville parliament.
Bougainville presidential count done - now for preference eliminations
The last of the Bougainville presidential votes have been counted but electoral officials still have days of work ahead of them before the winner can be announced.
Rare win for a woman in Bougainville election
A 29 year old has become just the second woman to win an open seat in the Bougainville parliament.
Former BRA commander again leading Bougainville presidential race
Former Bougainville Revolutionary Army commander, Ishmael Toroama, is starting to build a substantial lead after count 206 in the presidential vote.
Numbers force Bougainville election count extension
The counting period in the Bougainville elections has been extended with the return of writs put back until Thursday next week.
Dumarinu takes the lead in Bougainville presidential race
The former Papua New Guinea Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Simon Dumarinu, has taken a narrow lead in the presidential race.
Raivet now in contention as Bougainville vote count progresses
There continue to be significant changes in the Bougainville presidential race, with Thomas Raivet roaring into contention as the vote count continues.
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.