Bougainville
Former Bougainville official alleging defamation
A former chief secretary in the Bougainville Government has launched a legal suit alleging defamation.
Bougainville's president seeks independence by 2025
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has called for the autonomous Papua New Guinea region to be given independence by 2025.
PNG and Bougainville agree on new terms for power transfer
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have agreed on new terms for the transfer of powers.
NZ Police role in Bougainville changing
Inspector Gael Stockwell of the New Zealand police spent a year working in Bougainville on what is one of New Zealand's longest running aid programmes. Audio
Remote Bougainville atolls left badly short of food
Remote Bougainville atolls left badly short of food after floods four months ago. Audio
PNG and Bougainville leaders discuss independence consultations
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and the Bougainville President, Ishmael Toroama, have met to prepare the ground for more formal independence talks.
Toroama wants veterans to take active role in Bougainville affairs
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, says veterans need to create a legacy that justifies their involvement in the Bougainville civil war.
First confirmed Covid-19 death in Bougainville
Bougainville has recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Bougainville looking to foster investment with law change
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, believes there is a lack of incentives in key business sectors.
Bougainville businessman says cheaper fuel just the start
A former presidential candidate in Bougainville wants to dramatically expand his fuel wholesaling business and says the government is backing him.
PNG minister says South Bougainville needs more Covid-19 info
A PNG Cabinet Minister says his South Bougainville electorate needs more information about Covid-19 from the Bougainville Health Department.
Campaigner says Bougainvilleans careless about Covid-19
A women's health campaigner on Bougainville says most Bougainvilleans have a "careless" attitude to the threat posed by Covid-19.
Bougainville leader defends direct control over recruitment
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, has dismissed concerns about governance raised by the former Chief Secretary.
Bougainville Speaker infected with Covid-19
The Speaker of the Bougainville parliament, Simon Pentanu, has confirmed that he has Covid-19.
Renewed interest in re-opening Panguna mine
More discussion in Bougainville on the merits of re-opening Panguna. Audio
Prospects of Panguna re-opening brighten
The head of one of the Bougainville landowner groups affected by the Panguna mine, says any decision on re-opening the mine is for the landowners to make.
Bougainville's Buka may go into Covid lockdown
The President of Bougainville says Buka town could go into a 14 day lock down as health officials try and stem a surge in Covid-19 infections.
Worries Bougainvilleans are not complying with Covid-19 measures
There are worries that Covid-19 warnings from the Bougainville Government are not reaching the people.
Bougainville takes tougher measures after Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 infections have soared in Bougainville, reaching 26 at the weekend, and prompting public health officials to tighten controls.
Bougainville's Toroama won't be deterred from independence
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, has told MPs he will not be deterred from his desire to bring independence to the region.