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PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence. Audio
Call for national strategy after latest sorcery killing in PNG
Reports of killings in Papua New Guinea committed by people claiming the victim was a sorcerer are becoming more and more frequent. Audio
Solutions to gun violence sought in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, the Governor for Westen Highlands, Wai Rapa, is calling for a meeting of all Highlands Governors to find solutions to the gun violence and the internal refugee crisis that's… Audio
PNG PM seeks to strengthen ties with France
Last week the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, was in France for the Oceans Conference and took the chance to strengthen links with the French Government. Audio
PNG faces deadline for fixing money laundering issues
Papua New Guinea has five months to fix its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems. Audio
Gruesome viral video sparks calls for justice in PNG
A gruesome video of violence in Enga provence in Papua New Guinea is circulating on social media causing public outrage in the country. Audio
PNG health officials to address overcrowding in hospital
Papua New Guinea Health Minister Elias Kapavore and other health officials have been summoned by the Prime Minister to meet this Friday to address issues such as overcrowding. Audio
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