Bougainville
Writs from Bougainville referendum returned to PNG vice-regal
The writs from Bougainville's historic independence referendum have been returned to Papua New Guinea's Governor-General.
Bougainville independence vote called transformational
Papua New Guinea's government is appealing to the public for patience to allow time to process Bougainville's overwhelming vote for independence. Audio
Bougainville referendum commissioners - result 'extraordinary'
The former prime minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, headed the Referendum Commission, which oversaw preparations for the vote. Audio
Overwhelming majority vote independence for Bougainville
A 97 percent majority has voted for independence in Bougainville's historic referendum.
Security fears for post-referendum period in Bougainville
Despite a peaceful independence vote in Bougainville, there are fears of potential security problems in the post-referendum period.
Bougainville referendum enters final stages
The scrutiny of ballots used in Bougainville's historic independence vote is underway in Buka. Audio
Fears of security problems in Bougainville post-referendum
Despite a peaceful independence vote in Bougainville, there are fears of potential security problems in the post-referendum period. Audio
Bougainville's background of destruction - and hopes for the future
The referendum results will be in before Christmas - will the beautiful island of Bougainville, with a violent and destructive past, is heading toward independence. Audio
Bougainville's background of destruction - and hopes for the future
The referendum results will be in before Christmas - will the beautiful island of Bougainville, with a violent and destructive past, is heading toward independence.
AudioScrutiny of ballots for Bougainville referendum underway
The scrutiny of ballots in Bougainville's historic independence vote is underway.
Photo essay: Bougainville's historic independence referendum
People in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville have voted in an historic independence referendum.
Bougainville community govts say no to election delay
The community governments of Buin District in PNG's Autonomous region of Bougainville have formally petitioned the government not to extend the term of the current administration.
Ballot boxes arriving in Buka for Bougainville referendum count
Ballot boxes for Bougainville's historic independence referendum are still making their way to Buka.
Call for no delay in next year's Bougainville election
A spokesperson for Bougainville during the civil war, Martin Miriori, says MPs must not push for the postponement of next year's election.
Official stresses capacity building in post-vote Bougainville
An official overseeing public services in Bougainville says the period following the independence referendum must be used to build the self-reliance of the region. Audio
Bougainville referendum focus turns to return of ballot boxes
The Bougainville Referendum Commission's focus has turned to retrieval of ballot boxes from the region's historic vote.
Regular polling ends in Bougainville independence vote
Regular polling has come to an end in Bougainville's independence referendum.
Polling winding down in Bougainville referendum
The referendum in Papua New Guinea's autonomous Bougainville region winds down.
Shooting incidents 'unrelated' to Bougainville vote
Two shooting incidents in Bougainville are unrelated to the ongoing referendum, says the chief referendum officer.
No selfies while voting, Bougainvilleans told
Bougainvilleans have been encouraged not to take selfies while voting in their independence referendum.
