Bougainville
NZ Foreign Minister flies the flag in parts of Melanesia
The New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully has been meeting with government officials in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville and Solomon Islands this week. Audio
Bougainville braces for more landslides after quake
The Autonomous Bougainville Government in Papua New Guinea is expecting more destruction as a result of a major quake just over two weeks ago.
Bougainville Govt struggle to respond to quake impact
The Government of Bougainville says it is struggling to respond to a destructive earthquake that hit the east and south of the main island last month.
No reports of damage from Bougainville quake
People in coastal parts of Papua New Guinea's Islands region fled inland amid a tsunami warning following a 7.9 earthquake yesterday.
Bougainville Peace March attracts hundreds
Hundreds of Bougainvilleans took part in this year's Peace Walk which is seen as a symbol of the region's journey of peace and reconciliation.
Bougainville communities to own referendum process
Bougainville's preparations for its referendum on possible independence from Papua New Guinea are being taken back to the communities. Audio
Bougainville referendum needs full PNG support
Port Moresby has to do more to help prepare Bougainville for its referendum on independence says a former Papua New Guinea Minister.
Bougainville starts to update electoral roll
The Bougainville Electoral Commission has launched a drive to enrol people for the Papua New Guinea national elections set for June next year.
The Bougainville outlier whose people are leaving
A native of a Bougainville outlier laments how her home island's unique culture is rapidly disappearing in the face of rising seas and lack of basic services. Audio
Population dwindles on Takuu Atoll
Ten years ago the population of Takuu was at least 600 but the atoll, which has been steadily impacted by the rising sea level, now has closer to 100 people. Audio
Bougainville leader seeks unity ahead of referendum
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, has called on Bougainvilleans to unify as the region prepares for a referendum on its political future.
Bougainville leader seeks unity ahead of referendum
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, has called on Bougainvilleans to unify as the region prepares for a referendum on its political future.
Bougainville Rio stance backed by most - Momis
The President of Bougainville, John Momis, says there is strong backing from landowners for his stance on a share transfer by Rio Tinto.
Bougainville landowners group claim BCL ownership
A Panguna landowners' group says it is the rightful owner of the huge mine and of Bougainville Copper Ltd.
PNG's New Ireland ready for autonomy - Chan
Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province advances its push for autonomy from the central government. Audio
A female perspective on Bougainville's future
A women's representative in the Autonomous Bougainville Government talks about her vision for the Papua New Guinea province. Audio
Communication key to Bougainville reconciliation
A Bougainville MP says the future lies in reconciling past grievances and working peacefully towards economic development.
UN helps with peace awareness in Bougainville
The Papua New Guinea resident co-ordinator for the United Nations System says the agency wants to help raise further awareness about the peace process in Bougainville. Audio
UN helping Bougainville prepare for referendum
The PNG resident co-ordinator for the UN says they want to help raise further awareness about the peace process in Bougainville.
Bougainville Copper Ltd has "minimal value"
The once powerful mining company Bougainville Copper Ltd, now has just minimal value according to the Bouganville Government.
