West Papua
International engagement on West Papua encouraged
An Indonesian government consultant on West Papua-related issues says that increasing awareness about West Papua in the Pacific Islands region and beyond is a healthy thing, but that for any… Audio
Visit to West Papua
Radio New Zealand International reporters, Koroi Hawkins and Johnny Blades talk about their trip to Indonesia's most easterly territory. Is the fact Jakarta even let a couple of journalists in a sign… Audio
Efforts to halt West Papuan fires
Authorities in Indonesia's Papua region are taking measures to try and control dozens of forest fires that burning across the western half of New Guina island. Tabloid Jubi reports that...
Jakarta wants PNG to extradite two rebels
Indonesia has asked Papua New Guinea to deport two West Papuan independence rebels accused of holding hostage two Indonesians in PNG territory last month.
Papua Governor looks to protect his people's future
The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province says his plan for a revised autonomy package for the region is a solution to a critical threat facing ethnic Papuans in their homeland. Audio
Australia to focus on economic interests over Papua bid
Australia's new Prime Minister has indicated that his government will prioritise economic interests over support to reinscribe West Papua on the UN list of territories to be decolonised.
Papua Governor lukewarm on MSG move
The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province Lukas Enembe says moves to form a Melanesian Brotherhood among five Indonesian provinces is mainly about politics.
Call for Indonesia to focus more on development in Papua
An NGO in West Papua calls for greater focus from Jakarta to the development of the region's indigenous people. Audio
Jakarta takes hands-on approach to Papua development
The Indonesian government says it's taking a hands-on approach to fostering development among grassroots communities in Papua region.
Rare visit by New Zealand journalists to West Papua
A relaxation of the ban on media in the Indonesian-controlled province of West Papua has allowed Radio New Zealand International to send journalists into the region. Audio
NZ students protest over Papua violence
Dozens of students marched on the Indonesian Embassy in the New Zealand capital, Wellington, today to protest over continuing violence from the security forces in West Papua. The students, many...
Indonesia could change law on Papua mine contract
Indonesia's government is planning to amend its rules on mining contracts to allow the United States company, Freeport-McMoRan, to extend its contract at the Grasberg mine in West Papua.
Papua regional military commander apologises
An Indonesian military commander in Papua region has officially apologised to the people of Papua for unethical actions of soldiers.
Indonesian intelligence agency to form Papua peace taskforce
Indonesia's State Intelligence Agency (BIN) is reportedly forming a team called the Papua Peace Task Force to resolve problems in the Papua region peacefully.
Crowds gather in Papua to protest alleged police shooting
Crowds have reportedly gathered in the Papuan town of Timika to protest the police shooting of two high school students.
Papua rocked by large earthquake
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian region of Papua this morning.
Kilman silence on West Papua noted in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu opposition MP Joe Natuman says the government should speak up more about West Papua.
Indonesia condemns abduction of pair in PNG
Indonesia has condemned the abduction of two Indonesian citizens in the area bordering Papua province and Papua New Guinea.
Negotiations continue in PNG for kidnap victims
Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Political, Security and Legal Affairs, Luhut Pandjaitan says the kidnapping of two Indonesians near the Papua New Guinea border was a criminal act.
NZ doubtful that Indonesia will allow West Papua mission
The New Zealand Foreign Minister has expressed doubt that Indonesia will agree to a Pacific Forum fact-finding mission into West Papua.
