Papua New Guinea
Matt Church reappointed as PNG Hunters coach
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have re-appointed Matt Church as coach for the 2022 Intrust Super Cup season.
PNG hospitals under strain again due to Covid-19
Papua New Guinea's main hospitals are again under strain due to a surge in Covid-19 case numbers.
Indonesian soldiers in West Papua classrooms traumatic for children
Church leaders in West Papua warn the presence of Indonesian soldiers in classrooms is proving traumatic for children in a region mired in conflict.
The military is also present on the health… Audio
Australia and Nauru renew commitment to detention centre
Australia and Nauru have re-committed to maintain the detention of asylum seekers and refugees on the island.
Facebook misinfo is hurting PNG, Marape tells UN
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has called for more international effort to counter misinformation about Covid-19 vaccination.
PNG to announce lockdown in several provinces
Papua New Guinea authorities are preparing for a four-week lockdown in at least three provinces at the end of the month.
PNG seeks climate collaboration from industrialised nations
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape is to raise climate change and the threat to his country's biodiversity at the UN.