Bougainville
Bougainville referendum inspires hope - community leader
There's a sense of optimism in Bougainville's future as polling continues in its independence referendum.
PNG finalising Bougainville ratification process
Papua New Guinea's Minister for Bougainville Affairs says PNG will seek to ensure a likely majority vote for independence in its autonomous region doesn't trigger a break-up of the state. Audio
Bougainville referendum polling running smoothly - observer team
Polling in Bougainville has been running very well so far, says the head of a Commonwealth observer team monitoring the referendum.
Bougainville referendum: Overseas voting underway
Overseas voting for the Bougainville Independence referendum is underway at polling stations on Gizo in Solomon Islands and Cairns in Australia. Audio
Polling continues in Bougainville referendum
Today 242 polling places are opening across Papua New Guinea's autonomous region of Bougainville for its independence referendum.
PNG govt seeks to ensure Bougainville vote won't trigger break-up of state
Papua New Guinea will seek to ensure a likely majority vote for independence in its autonomous region doesn't trigger a break-up of the state, says PNG's Minister for Bougainville Affairs.
Expectations high as Bougainville referendum gets underway
Polling for Bougainville's independence referendum is underway.
Bougainville independence referendum
The path to a vote over Bougainville's independence from Papua New Guinea has been bloody, long and circuitous. A brutal civil war through the Nineties on this group of islands some 700 kilometres… Audio
PNG leaders cautious ahead of Bougainville vote
Bougainvilleans will begin voting tomorrow in an historic referendum to decide if they want independence from Papua New Guinea.
Mixed emotions expected over Bougainville vote - Ahern
There will be mixed emotions surrounding the Bougainville referendum, which starts tomorrow, says referendum commission chair Bertie Ahern.
Bougainvilleans encouraged to prepare for post-referendum
Bougainvilleans are being encouraged to consult with teams holding transitional dialogue on what happens after the upcoming referendum.
'Our blood shed': At Panguna, devastation lingers
As Bougainville nears its self-determination referendum, the mine that sparked its bloody civil war is seen as the key to potential independence from Papua New Guinea.
Panguna mine seen as key to Bougainville independence
As Bougainville nears its self-determination referendum, the mine that sparked its bloody civil war is seen as the key to potential independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
New type of govt needed in Bougainville post-referendum - Kauona
A new type of government must emerge in Bougainville after the upcoming referendum, says the former leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army.
Former Bougainville president backs independence
Former Bougainville president James Tanis is calling for people to vote for independence from Papua New Guinea in the referendum which begins on Saturday. Audio
Bougainville capacity irrelevant to independence vote - Tanis
Former Bougainville president James Tanis has told Bougainvilleans to forget talk that the region lacks the capacity to be independent from Papua New Guinea Audio
Solomons boost border security for Bougainville referendum
Police in Solomon Islands have beefed up security along the shared maritime border with Papua New Guinea, ahead of the Bougainville independence referendum this weekend.
Bougainville referendum officer confident of smooth vote
Bougainville's Chief Referendum Officer is sounding quietly confident that the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's independence vote will run smoothly. Audio
Referendum offers possibility of change for Bougainville's atolls
Communities on Bougainville's atolls hope the upcoming independence referendum is an impetus for improved services to the remote islands.
Bougainville referendum ready to go after late start to preparation
Bougainville's Chief Referendum Officer says its independence vote is set to run smoothly despite an inauspicious start to its preparation.
