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From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.
Elizabeth Palin is one of five women standing in the Bougainville North women's reserved seat. Audio
What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence
As the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville prepares to elect a new government, front and centre is the issue of independence. Audio
"It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election
RNZ Pacific has been speaking with the candidates lining up to become President of Bougainville when the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea holds its election on 4 September 2025. Audio
Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate
Longtime Bougainville politician, Joe Lera, wants to see widespread changes in the way the autonomous government runs. Audio
NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG
48 years ago a young New Zealand photographer took herself off on a brief solo journey into the remote Papua New Highlands. Audio
PNG polio outbreak 'no cause for panic' - expert
Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea calling for an immediate vaccination campaign. Audio
PNG govt activates polio response as WHO declares outbreak
PNG govt activates polio response as WHO declares outbreak. Audio
Transparency says PNG Govt must tackle corruption
In the wake of his resounding defeat of a vote of no confidence last month Transparency International Papua New Guinea is calling on Prime Minister, James Marape, to take action over corruption. Audio
NZ police providing assistance in Bougainville for 20 years
New Zealand Police have been providing assistance to the Bougainville community policing initiative for 20 years. Audio
Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme
Last week a group of senior journalists from Tonga spent time with their colleagues in Papua New Guinea, courtesy of a scheme funded by the ABC. Audio
PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop
Papua New Guinea is set to get its first Catholic saint. Audio
NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has emphasised his country's proximity to southeast Asia as an important facet of his country's relationship with New Zealand. Audio
Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged
Earlier this month the Papua New Guinea government amended the Constitution to make it more difficult to bring votes of no confidence in the Governrment. 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
Pacific Waves for 2 November 2024
Cook Islands PM returns from NCal mission; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans. 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 Government looks to extending grace periods
The Papua New Guinea parliament is considering legislation that would ensure a grace period after an unsuccessful vote of no confidence. Audio
PNG Kava market injects jobs into stifling unemployment
A PNG Kava supplier is lobbying for Fiji's goverment to change its Kava import laws. Audio
PNG police struggle to cope with tribal 'revenge killings'
The police and military in Papua New Guinea are struggling to cope with chronic tribal "revenge killings" among "local terrorists". 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
