PNG
Petition seeks NZ govt stand on abuses in West Papua
A public petition in New Zealand has urged a strong government stand on the human rights situation in West Papua, citing continued abuses of the right to freedom of expression and assembly in the… Audio
PNG police prepare for elections
Different to previous general elections, policing Papua New Guinea's upcoming elections in each province will be managed by provincial and divisional commanders, rather than from Moresby. The Police… Audio
Novelist Bonnie Etherington remembers her childhood in West Papua
There's been precious little fiction set in the Papua region, though Lloyd Jones' Mr Pip offered an insight into the islands' recent past. Short story and travel-writer Bonnie Etherington grew up in… Audio
PNG women get crash course in parliament
An intending female candidate in this year's Papua New Guinea general election is relishing a chance to better understand the rules of engagement in parliamentary politics. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
World in Sport for 8 March 2017
This week: Samoa's government to review policy on monetary rewards for Olympic athletes; Team Tonga learn from the World Ski Champs; the first OFC Champions League semi-finalists are found, and; the… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
New human rights training for PNG police
New human rights training for police in Papua New Guinea emphasises the responsibilities of police during this year's general election. Audio
Large security deployment outlined for PNG elections
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner has announced that over 10,000 security personnel will be deployed during this year's elections.
Papua's Bird of Paradise under threat, says WWF
Environmental group World Wildlife Fund is warning that the Bird of Paradise is at threat, particularly in Indonesia's Papua province.
Gun amnesty in PNG province to end tomorrow
People in Papua New Guinea's Hela Province have one more day to hand in illegal firearms before a gun amnesty ends.
West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG
A West Papuan English teacher, who claims to have escaped persecution to an Australian island, says he was deported to Port Moresby. Audio
Sport: Madang FC ready for OFC Champions League debut
Madang FC will make their OFC Champions League debut this evening against fellow newcomers AS Central Sport from Tahiti.
Sport: Tonga says PNG support will help Pacific Games prep
The Tonga Prime Minister says financial support from Papua New Guinea will ensure the country is ready to host the Pacific Games in two years time.
West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG
A West Papuan English teacher, who escaped persecution to an Australian island in the Torres Strait, claims he was deported to Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby.
Australian actors silent on detained refugee performer
New Zealand actor Oscar Kightley has voiced his support for a campaign to free a performer from Australian detention on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. Audio
NZ should offer to take Manus and Nauru refugees - Greens
New Zealand's Green Party says the Prime Minister should offer to take the 1200 refugees currently being held on Nauru and Manus Island if Australia's deal with the United States falls over.
NZ looking to help bolster Bougainville economy
New Zealand could put foreign aid money into developing the Bougainville tuna fishing sector.
Manus Island refugees interviewed for US resettlement
About a dozen refugees detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island were interviewed on Wednesday for possible resttlement in the United States.
