Scott Waide
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
PNG parliament meets and another no confidence vote emerges
The Papua New Guinea parliament is sitting this week and top of the agenda is again the plan by the opposition to try and remove the Prime Minister James Marape. Audio
Papua New Guinea parliament set to resume
The Papua New Guinea parliament is set to resume on Tuesday next week and again for the opposition it is a chance to try and unseat the James Marape administration. Audio
Critical Morobe bridge replaced 'temporarily' after flooding
The Papua New Guinea province of Morobe has been inundated over the past several months, culminating in severe flooding that has taken lives. Audio
Another no confidence vote coming - PNG Govt unconcerned
The Papua New Guinea Government of James Marape has avoided a vote of no confidence again, but more attempts to unseat it are coming. Audio
PNG census delays continue
The Papua New Guinea census was extended this week after enumerators had failed to cover the entire country. Audio
Bush Wara settlement evictions drag on in PNG
The clearing of the Bush Wara squatter settlement in the Papua New Guinea capital is expected to take several more days. Audio
PNG opposition look to force parliament to resume early
The opposition in Papua New Guinea believes it could still force an early sitting of parliament to hear a vote of no confidence. Audio
PNG opposition looks for parliament recall
PNG opposition looks for parliament recall. Audio
PNG's PM avoids no confidence vote again
Yet again the Papua New Guinea opposition has failed to file a motion for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister, James Marape. Audio
PNG politicians have something to say about Enga
PNG politicians finally have something to say about Enga disaster. Audio
No confidence vote in PNG's PM dominates national focus
No confidence vote in PNG's PM dominates national focus. Audio
Numbers fluid in bid to try and topple PNG's prime minister
Papua New Guinea MPs are now back in parliament with a vote of no confidence expected to happen later this week. Audio
