Bougainville
'I believe I can': Former teacher vies for seat in Bougainville parliament
Elizabeth Palin, who has extensive political experience at the grassroots level, is one of five women contesting the Bougainville election this September.
Mother and son standing again in Bougainville election
Five years ago Therese Kaetavara chose to go down the same path as her son, Emmanuel Carlos Kaetavara, and seek a seat in the autonomous Bougainville parliament. Audio
What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence
As the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville prepares to elect a new government, front and centre is the issue of independence. Audio
Six years after referendum, Bougainville's quest for independence still faces roadblocks
As the autonomous Papua New Guinea region prepares to elect a new government, front and centre is the "incredibly challenging issue" of independence.
Bougainville women's activist aims to hold her seat
Therese Kaetavara is aiming to retain her South Bougainville women's reserved seat and return as an MP after the 2025 Bougainville general election next month.
"It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election
RNZ Pacific has been speaking with the candidates lining up to become President of Bougainville when the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea holds its election on 4 September 2025. Audio
Thomas Raivet on Bougainville's presidency: 'It's anybody's game'
The former army colonel, who is running under the New Bougainville Party, has given himself the "underdog" tag for next month's polls.
Advocacy group prepares record number of women for election
The Leitana Nehan Women's Development Agency says it is happy that there are 34 women who will contest next month's election.
Bougainville group prepare women candidates for elections
A Bougainville advocacy group that is a champion for women in the region has been running training workshops to prepare women candidates for next month's election. Audio
Bougainville's election challenge: one day of polling on 4 September
It's thought such a poll has not previously been attempted in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Bougainville election day challenges
This year's Bougainville election will be a one day poll involving hundreds of workers across the region. Audio
Bougainville woman Cabinet minister battling nine men to hold her seat
One of the first women to hold an open seat in Bougainville, Theonila Roka Matbob, is "more relaxed, more focused" and confident she can win again. Audio
Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate
Longtime Bougainville politician, Joe Lera, wants to see widespread changes in the way the autonomous government runs. Audio
Veteran politician wants new approach to independence and development
Joe Lera wants to see widespread changes in the way the Autonomous Bougainville Government is run.
'General' Kauona brimming with confidence in presidential race
The former Bougainville Revolutionary Army leader says, "This time, I'm going to win. I'm confident."
More than 400 candidates vie for parliament
Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama - seeking a second term - is among those people lining up to win a seat.
Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat
The Bougainville elections, which happen once every five years, are underway. Audio
Amanda Masono eyes Atolls seat in Bougainville's election
Masono, who entered parliament in 2020 after winning one of the three seats reserved for women, is campaigning alongside men for an open seat once held by her father.
Bougainville election process begins as writs issued
Voting is scheduled for one week starting on 2 September, allowing seven weeks of campaigning.
Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress
Bougainville and Papua New Guinea have concluded many, many months of talks on the autonomous province's quest for independence. Audio
