Papua New Guinea
PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
Papua New Guinea is celebrating 50 years of independence in true Melanesian style with plenty of music and dance. Audio
Who benefits the most from Australia-PNG security treaty?
Australia and Papua New Guinea are reportedly close to signing a security treaty that would bring the militaries of the two countries closer together. Audio
'We are an ancient people': PNG celebrates 50 years of nationhood
Thousands of people gathered in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, as early as 5:00am local time Tuesday to welcome the dawn of Independence Day.
Sir Michael Somare honoured as PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
"1975 was just a construct of nation, as depicted in United Nations Charter. Before that, we were a people that existed."
Australia and PNG to 'totally integrate' military in defence treaty, minister says
Australia is set to integrate its military with Papua New Guinea's defence forces in a high-level security agreement, PNG's defence minister has told the ABC.
PNG's 50th anniversary of independence - how a nation of 800 languages was united
In the early 1970s, the idea of a united Papua New Guinea seemed almost impossible to achieve.
Tok Pisin takes centre stage in Aotearoa's pidgin language week
Papua New Guinea is home to more than 875 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the Pacific.
Bougainville reportedly unhappy with RNZAF presence
NZ Defence Force and Bougainville seem at odds over whether a RNZ Air Force Hercules C-130J had permission to land there.
A digital leap: PNG's ambitious journey to a digital govt
The journey to a digital government is far from over, but the progress made since 2023 is remarkable, writes Scott Waide.
UN chief addresses PNG ahead of golden jubilee
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised Papua New Guinea's efforts in peacebuilding, climate action and gender equality. Audio
PNG's efforts to unlock monetisation for young content creators
While creators in other parts of the world can earn revenue from platforms like YouTube and Facebook, their Papua New Guinean counterparts have faced significant barriers, writes Scott Waide.
Polio vaccination drive about halfway through - WHO
Dr Ananda Amarasinghe said a four-year-old Lae boy had paralysis in his left leg and left hand.
Papua New Guinea franchise rocked as CEO departs before NRL entry
Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise has taken another hit with chief executive Andrew Hill leaving the club before a ball has even been kicked.
Overcrowding, poor facilities undermine PNG education, study finds
A researcher in Papua New Guinea says the government has to urgently rethink how education is provided in the country.
New book details 50 years of PNG economic volatility
Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea and the Australian National University have published an assessment of PNG's economy over its first 50 years. Audio
'Shameful': PNG Treasurer says successive govts let people down
Ian Ling-Stuckey says that as the country celebrates 50 years of independence, it must learn from the mistakes of its past.
PNG begins to look back over its first 50 years
As Papua New Guinea's Golden Jubilee approaches, academics, judges, civil servants, diplomats and students are this week looking at the last 50 years, the present and the future. Audio
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence. Audio
