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Pandemic pushing PNG's health system to its limit, Health Minister
Papua New Guinea's Health Minister, Jelta Wong, said the pandemic is pushing the country's health system to the limit.
PNG Bishop says 'white man's disease' belief now dismissed
A mistaken belief in Papua New Guinea that Covid-19 was a 'white man's disease' has largely been banished, according to a Bishop in Daru.
New Covid measures for travel in PNG
Under new rules in Papua New Guinea, any foreign national who is unvaccinated against Covid-19 will not be allowed entry into the country
PNG hits out at India over broken agreement and unauthorised arrivals
Papua New Guinea is seeking answers from India and Indonesia after a Garuda flight landed in Port Moresby with unauthorised passengers, including four infected with Covid-19.
PNG covid control centre to be disbanded
The National Control Centre set up to oversee Papua New Guinea's pandemic response is to be disbanded by year's end.
Tokyo 2020 Day Three: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Day three of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics looks to be a big one for Pacific athletes.
Change in mindset need to overcome PNG sorcery accusations
A Papua New Guinea bishop says unscrupulous individuals, seeking money, are driving a surge in sorcery accusations. Audio
Anthony Regan: Bougainville's prospects for independence
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama says the autonomous region is preparing to become independent by 2025. Bougainville expert Anthony Regan talked to RNZ Pacific about if and how that could…
PNG moves to curb Covid-19 by limiting air travel
Papua New Guinea's government is moving to restrict travel as the country battles to control rising Covid-19 case numbers, but the leader of the opposition party plans to challenge the new rules.
PNG Council of Churches backs Covid-19 vaccination
The Papua New Guinea Council of Churches has declared its support for the Covid-19 vaccination in the nation.
PNG parliament committee supports creation of women's seats
A Papua New Guinea parliamentary committee looking at gender issues has voiced support for creating reserved seats for women in parliament.
Hundreds more Covid-19 cases reported in PNG amid delays in reporting from provinces
Papua New Guinea has recorded 504 new Covid-19 cases, increasing the total number of cases to 13,000.
Power play in PNG parliament while Covid-19 runs rampant
Papua new Guinea's parliament has been adjourned for another four months amid moves to oust Prime Minister James Marape, and at a time when Covid-19 is rife in the parliament precinct. Audio
Vaccine hesitancy complicates PNG's covid crisis
The need for vaccine awareness is greater than ever in Papua New Guinea as it struggles with Covid-19, according to a health specialist there. Audio
Cook Islands tourism industry holding hopes of NZ travel bubble
Air New Zealand says it doesn't know of any impending announcement regarding a two-way travel bubble but it is ramping up its operations to the islands from 10 May.
PNG's covid-hit hospital hopeful of return to full services
The Chief executive of Papua New Guinea's main hospital hopes it will to return to full services before the end of the month. Audio
Human Rights Watch says PNG failing in some areas
Human Rights Watch says the PNG Government has failed to live up to commitments on women's rights, children's rights, and police accountability.
Carl Sandri appointed new PNG cricket coach
Carl Sandri has been appointed as the new coach for Cricket PNG, following the departure of Joe Dawes.
Eleven more people die of Covid-19 in PNG
PNG has recorded eleven new Covid-19 deaths, increasing the country's total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 51.
PNG health workers seek answers about vaccine before getting jab
Sceptical health frontliners in PNG are seeking answers about Covid-19 vaccines before they consent to the jab.
