Scott Waide
PNG parliament to table no confidence motion against PM
A motion of no confidence against Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape will be heard in parliament on Tuesday next week. Audio
PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition
Papua New Guinea's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment formally recognising the nation as a Christian country. Audio
East Sepik governor slams PNG govt for police neglect
The governor of East Sepik says the recent gang-rape and killings in the province stemmed from unresolved issues going back 20 years. Audio
Traffic disruptions nearby Porgera mine following deadly clash
People living by Porgera mine are disrupting traffic after two illegal miners were killed following a clash with security forces. Audio
PNG: Relatives of Slain Police Officer Block Highlands Highway
The family of a Papua New Guinea police constable killed in an ambush have blocked a section of the Highlands Highway in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, demanding justice for his death. Constable… Audio
Deaths of two women in PNG spark public outcry
Papua New Guinea is reeling from the separate killings of two women in acts of extreme violence last week, prompting renewed calls for urgent action to address the country's epidemic of gender-based… Audio
PNG leader puts last year's adversary in his cabinet
The Prime minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, has shored up his political support by making the man, who attempted to remove him last year in votes of no confidence, a member of his cabinet. Audio
What does 2025 hold for Papua New Guinea
2025 is set to be a big year for Papua New Guinea. Audio
No flights from PNG's Mendi Airport for the foreseeable future
The only airline that had been servicing Mendi in the Southern Highlands in Papua New Guinea since it re-opened earlier this year, is maintaining a suspension of services it began last month. Audio
No basis for human body parts trafficking in PNG
Police in Papua New Guinea's second biggest city, Lae, are working to uncover a criminal gang that's methodically attacking and seizing goods from exporters. Audio
PNG eyes biometric voting
Work is underway in Papua New Guinea to improve the country's election process. Audio
PNG electricity company threatens to pull plug on Port Moresby
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister wants answers after a major power provider threatened to pull the plug on Port Moresby. Audio
Drug smugglers from PNG sentenced in court
Four people connected with a so-called 'black-flight' from Papua New Guinea, intending to deliver a huge quantity of cocaine to Australia, have been sentenced in the National Court. Audio
PNG landowners claim 'unpaid commitment' from govt
The Kokoda Track, the route used by Australian troops in World War Two in Papua New Guinea, and the site of many fierce battles, remains shut down by landowners. Audio
Rabaul locals recall volcanic eruptions 30 years on
19 September marks 30 years since the twin volcanic eruptions decimated the beautiful seaside town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain. Audio
PNG deputy PM speaks on country's justice system
Papua New Guinea's deputy prime minister, John Rosso, says lack of police recruitment has contributed to violence in the country. Audio
PNG prime minister defeats motion of no confidence
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has easily defeated a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition. Audio
After nine months finally PNG to hold confidence vote
On Thursday MPs in the Papua New Guinea Parliament will be presented with a motion for a vote of no confidence in Priime Minister, James Marape. Audio
Pope Francis visit a chance to 'unify' PNG
There's hope Pope Francis' presence in Papua New Guinea will unify the nation. Audio
Pope Benedict to visit PNG
Papua New Guinea is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the Pope's arrival Friday evening. RNZ Pacific Correspondent Scott Waide spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
