Papua New Guinea
Dateline Pacific for 9 February 2021
Uncertainty has increased in New Caledonia where the government has collapsed after weeks of tension; Bougainville leader hails understanding reached with PNG, and; A positive Covid test delays… Audio
PNG Hunters relocation to Australia delayed again
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team's relocation to Australia has been delayed again. Audio
Positive Covid test latest hurdle for PNG Hunters
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team's departure to Australia has been delayed again after one person tested positive for Covid-19.
Oro governor seeks better histroical record of PNG volcano
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's Oro province, Gary Juffa, wants to establish a better record of the Mt Lamington volcano disaster, and for the geographical fetaure to revert to its indigenous name.
…PNG Hunters granted approval to fly to Brisbane
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team will fly to Brisbane on Sunday after being granted approval to travel by Queensland Health Authorities.
PNG Hunters rugby league relocation on hold
The PNG Hunters' relocation to Australia for the Queensland Cup rugby league season has been delayed.
At least five dead in PNG landslide
Five people have been confirmed dead from a landslide in Papua New Guinea's Bulolo district.
Call in PNG to revert to indigenous name for mountain whose explosion was a major natural disaster
A Papua New Guinea Oro MP wants to see Mt Lamington revert to its indigenous name.
PNG reports new Covid-19 case
Papua New Guinea has reported another case of Covid-19 over the weekend, taking the country's total count to 867.
PNG Govt secures stay on quashing of police chief's appointment
PNG's government has obtained a stay on a court order to quash the appointment of David Manning as police commissioner.
Bougainville President rejects landowner group's Caballus idea
Bougainville's President has firmly rejected a claim that an Australian company, Caballus Mining, will operate the Panguna mine.
PNG court nullifies appointment of police commissioner
Papua New Guinea court ruling nullifies appointment of police commissioner. Audio
