Bougainville
Bougainville's new independence push brings in Kiwi mediator
The Detail - Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the past 30 years.
NZ's role in a tricky Pacific peace
Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the last 30 years. Audio
Bougainville govt seeks Pope's support for independence
A letter from President Ishmael Toroama, calling for advocacy of Pope Francis, was presented to the Bishop of the Bougainville Catholic Diocese, Darius Kaluza.
Bougainville and PNG confirm Sir Jerry Mateparae as moderator
The two governments released a joint statement Tuesday to confirm the former NZ Governor General as the independent moderator to support resolving outstanding issues on Bougainville's future.
Sir Jerry Mateparae for Bougainville independence talks
Papua New Guinea will bring in former New Zealand governor-general and senior diplomat Sir Jerry Mateparae to help resolve a deep impasse over Bougainville's political future.
Bougainville to 'raise the flag' in international push of independence plans
President Ishmael Toroama eyes Melanesian Spearhead Group as first stop in 'external relations' foray.
PNG and Bougainville agree on moderator
Bougainville has wanted a moderator after it perceived Port Moresby changing the rules on the tabling of the referendum on independence.
6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Bougainville
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Solomon Sea this morning.
Bougainville Copper and Rio Tinto sign deal to clean up mining site
Bougainville Copper Ltd and its former parent company, Rio Tinto, have agreed plans to remove ageing infrastructure from the site of the long closed Panguna mine.
Death of MP a great loss - Bougainville President
Ishmael Toroama said Father Simon was a prominent spiritual and political leader who lived a life bound by the morals of duty to his people and faith in his God.
Bougainville govt to focus on improving health infrastructure
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is prioritising the improvement of healthcare facilities across the region, the secretary of health says.
The story behind Bougainville's Rio Tinto suit
Investigative journalist with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Aubrey Belford, speaks to RNZ Pacific's senior journalist Don Wiseman about the lawsuit. Audio
Lawsuit against Rio Tinto's mining disaster a cash grab - critics in Bougainville
The Panguna mine made a fortune but left war and pollution in its wake. A new lawsuit backed by anonymous investors is now seeking billions in compensation.
'We cannot be subtly coerced into meekly accepting aid' - Bougainaville leader
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville wants more say over the international aid it gets.
Bougainville drafts up new constitution
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution. Audio
Q and A: Bougainville's draft constitution - influences and changes
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution.
Thousands of Bougainvilleans support lawsuit against mining giant
There are now 4500 Bougainvillean residents backing a legal suit against Rio Tinto, the mining company they say "must make amends for decades of environmental devastation".
Toroama stresses Bougainville 'preparing for independence'
"This is a very important time in the history of Bougainville. We are preparing for independence."
PNG Census marred by delays
Papua New Guinea's national census has got off to a rocky start with reports reaching RNZ Pacific that training of enumerators is yet to be completed in parts of the country. Audio
PNG explains lack of rush over Bougainville referendum
Minister of Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba, says the Bougainville referendum is a sensitive issue and the government will not take any short cuts in dealing with it.
