Papua New Guinea
Call for probe into violent confrontation in PNG jail
A number of remandees held at Papua New Guinea's biggest prison have been injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. Audio
Remandees in PNG prison critically injured after raid on cell block
A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison were injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers.
PNG's polio fight gets US$4.2m boost
Japan has provided Papua New Guinea with much-needed funds to help the country ramp up its polio vaccinations and response.
NZ's new chancery in PNG to reflect 'indigenous people's spirit'
Construction has begun for a new chancery to be New Zealand's High Commission in Papua New Guinea.
86% of toddlers in PNG Highlands suffer from middle ear infections - study
Children in Papua New Guinea have some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear infections, a new study has found.
PNG one step away from being blacklisted, money laundering watchdog warns
The Financial Action Task Force has placed PNG on its "grey list" due to "strategic deficiencies" in government oversight, but the Prime Minister Marape says the country will "work its way out". Audio
PNG under close watch for money laundering
Papua New Guinea is under a closer watch for money laundering, running a risk of being abandoned by global investors. Audio
Ear infections prevalent among children in PNG
The first ever study to estimate the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has revealed some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear disease. Audio
Marape apologises for Port Moresby evictions, promises relocation plan
Since last month, police-led eviction exercises have taken place in some of the capital's informal settlements where thousands of people have been living without a legal claim to the land.
PNG drops in corruption index rankings
Papua New Guinea has had a significant drop in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index rankings. Audio
Election failings factor for PNG, Solomons in latest corruption rankings
Electoral "deterioration" is letting Papua New Guiena and the Solomons down in the fight against corruption, according to Transprency International.
Polio outbreak slows in PNG, health officials say
Health Minister Elias Kapavore says Papua New Guinea currently has five cases of children paralysed by polio.
Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu
Health authorities in Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea are responding to an outbreak of the H3N2 virus. Audio
Health authorities in PNG's Morobe province respond to flu outbreak
Many parts of Papua New Guinea are reported to be experiencing outbreaks of the H3N2 virus, with the country in the middle of the rainy season.
