Papua New Guinea
12 MPs have ditched PNG Govt amid talks of no confidence vote
More MPs leave Papua New Guinea government amid talks of a potential no confidence motion. Audio
PNG opposition numbers continue to grow
A total of 12 MPs in the Papua New Guinea Government of Jame Marape have now switched sides, joining the opposition, ahead of an expected vote of no confidence in the prime minister.
Ex-PNG PM O'Neill 'saddened and alarmed' about proposed media law
Former Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill says the government is planning laws to curb free speech and media freedom.
Australian Army appoints PNGDF's Colonel Aruma to leadership role
For the first time a Papua New Guinean military officer, Colonel Boniface Aruma, has been appointed the deputy commander of Australian Defence Force's 3rd Brigade.
PNG's new mortuary in 'design stage'
A new mortuary with a capacity of over 500 compartments including a cremation facility is to be built at Port Moresby General Hospital financed by US$15 million from Indonesia.
Mass burial of over 250 unclaimed bodies - Port Moresby General Hospital
Parts of the morgue at Papua New Guinea's main hospital, Port Moresby General, have been out of action for the past month, while a refrigeration unit has also broken down.
Compulsory service suggested for PNG's youth
Papua New Guinea's population is soaring and the National Research Institute has a scheme to contend with the resulting 'youth bulge'.
PNG security forces to review roles
The Papua New Guinea government has directed the police and the defence force to carry out a review of their functions in the wake of this month's riots.
PNG: Police commissioner reinstated after riots
David Manning has been reinstated after being stood down following deadly riots.
Pope Francis to visit PNG in August
The Pope will visit Port Moresby and one other city. His visit is "great importance for PNG," Father Victor Roche from the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands says.
Long term plan needed for underlying PNG problems - academic
Papua New Guinea needs a giant wake up call, according to a local academic.
PNG communities back mine development but oppose tailings dam
The Frieda River is a tributary near the remote headwaters of Papua New Guinea's Sepik River, perhaps the most significant inland waterway in the Pacific.
Marape confident his coalition will stay intact
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he is confident he can retain power in the wake of the recent riots. Audio