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14 killed in head-on bus crash in PNG
14 people died after two buses collided at Tomba in Western Highlands in Papua New Guinea.
Fred Hollows Foundation steps in to help critical PNG eye clinic
A critical eye clinic in Papua New Guinea can now undertake operations without the worry of power cuts after assistance from the Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand.
PNG's total debt is in the billions of US dollars says bank
The Bank of Papua New Guinea says the country's total debt at the end of June was 51 billion Kina about US$14 billion and is expected to increase.
PNG court receives 84 election petitions, more expected
In Papua New Guinea, the National Court and Supreme Court registrar, Ivan Augerea, says the courts have 84 election petitions to deal with, as of Tuesday.
Telikom says cable repair could take up to two months
Papua New Guinea telecommunications provider, Telikom Ltd, has advised customers in a large part of the country, that its submarine cable suffered multiple damage during last week's earthquake.
PNG diplomat fired after serious assault
A Papua New Guinea diplomat has been sacked after he assaulted his wife in a restaurant in Taiwan.
Impact of PNG quake could last months, says correspondent
It's likely to be months before the lives of thousands of people affected by last weekend's earthquakes in Papua New Guinea return to normal.
Road projects in PNG will improve access to towns, markets and schools
New roading projects in rural Papua New Guinea will boost market access for farmers.
Reports say death toll has risen to 10 after PNG quake
Media in Papua New Guinea are reporting as many as 10 people have now died following the weekend earthquake.
Rescuers in PNG run airlifts to remote areas following quake
Volunteer rescuers in Papua New Guinea have run numerous airlifts to remote areas, trying to reach those still stranded two days after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. Audio
At least seven dead as PNG rural areas suffer most from earthquake
Isolated rural areas of Papua New Guinea have been hit hardest by the a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. Audio
New approaches called for in PNG to get more women into parliament
An advocate for more equal representation in parliament wants a Senate to be created in Papua New Guinea as a way of getting more women elected. Audio
New Zealand boost for sexual, reproductive health in Pacific
The New Zealand Foreign Minister has announced increased support for sexual and reproductive health in the Pacific.
Minister heads to PNG after nods to possible new security deal
The Minister for Foreign Affairs is heading to Papua New Guinea as the possibility of a new security deal with the country surfaces.
Police don't have enough staff for money laundering cases
Papua New Guinea Police admit they lack the manpower to work on 5000 money laundering cases recorded by the Bank of PNG.
Demaine says ousting as PNG football coach makes no sense
PNG football coach Nicole Demaine says she is perplexed at her axing by the country's football bosses.
Minister says PNG negotiating security treaty with Australia
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed to Australian media his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia - and potentially New Zealand.
Official says dropping of half of cup-winning squad an insult
A furious football official says the axeing of 10 players from the Papua New Guinea women's squad is an insult.
Sorcery, violence and the struggle for development in the Pacific
Opinion - Independent film-maker and academic Paul Wolffram* analyses the concept of sorcery in Papua New Guinea and its complexities alongside the emergence of Sanguma. Audio
PNG leader creates Minister for Coffee role
The new Papua New Guinea Cabinet will include a Minister for Coffee.