Papua New Guinea
PNG Minister commits to tabling Bougainville referendum
PNG Minister commits to tabling Bougainville referendum. Audio
Marape supports Japan's nuclear wastewater dump
PNG's Prime Minister has issued a statement supporting Japan's intentions to dump over a million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daichii nuclear power plant.
Peter O'Neill charged for giving false evidence in UBS inquiry
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill has been charged with three counts of giving false evidence at a commission of inquiry into a $US1.2 billion loan acquired in 2014.
Armed gunmen reportedly kidnap several girls from remote PNG village, demand ransom
There are reports from Papua New Guinea that several girls from a remote village have been held captive by a large group of armed men.
PNG govt plans to 'build new airline'
Papua New Guinea's State Enterprises Minister has outlined plans to reduce flight cancellations and replace Air Niugini's fleet of aged aircraft.
Australia urged to help refugees experiencing 'life and death' situation in PNG
Calls are growing louder for Canberra to bring all refugees - who had sought asylum in Australia but were detained offshore - into the country for medical treatment and processing.
Bougainville independence may be on PNG parliament agenda
The Papua New Guinea parliament is meeting over the next two weeks and there are suggestions that the issue of Bougainville independence could be put before MPs. Audio
Transparency PNG welcomes Paraka conviction
Transparency PNG welcomes Paraka conviction, calls for more investigation. Audio
Marape tells Australia new security pact is delayed
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says a proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed.
