Pacific Region • Vanuatu • China • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsChina and Vanuatu to strengthen ties with police agreementBeijing is set to improve its presence in the Pacific following a donation of law enforcement equipment valued at over NZ$700,000.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaBougainville elections: Candidates call for halt to vote counting amid concerns over fairnessTheir demand coincides with the Electoral Commission extending the deadline for final results to 6 October after logistical delays.Christine RovoiMon, 22 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Australia • China • United StatesPNG's sovereignty concerns delay defence deal with Australia amid China tensionsAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to address Beijing’s expanding influence in the Pacific during an important meeting with US President Donald Trump.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaBougainville elections: Early results signal change amid voters' independence hopesThis year's polls reflect public sentiment ahead of a potential referendum on self-rule after a 2020 vote where 98.3 per cent supported separation from Papua New Guinea.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaPapua New Guinea forges new defence pact with Australia amid rising tensionsWith concerns over China's influence in the Pacific, the agreement aims to improve military cooperation and is set to include recruitment of PNG citizens into the Australian Defence Forces.Christine RovoiMon, 15 Sep
Politics • Papua New GuineaNew Zealand defends humanitarian mission amid breach of peace agreement claimsBougainville leaders say the operation raises concerns as ongoing elections for leadership over the region’s independence are held.'Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 07 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaNZDF joins PNG in celebrating 50 years of independence and defence force historyWith New Zealand’s support through personnel and aircraft, the celebrations mark both nations’ long-standing relationship.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 02 Sep
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • New CaledoniaNew Zealand join PNG, Fiji and New Caledonia in OFC Men's Under-16 Championship finalsWith a chance to secure spots in the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, teams are set to battle it out after intense pool matches saw New Zealand and Fiji maintain unbeaten streaks.PMN NewsMon, 25 Aug
Business • Papua New GuineaPNG woman builds multi-million-kina hardware businessLucy Wabi is breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, but she says a lack of warehouse space is limiting her ability to meet growing demand.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 11 Aug
Politics • Papua New GuineaPNG calls for new trade deal with NZ, rejects PACER Plus pactIf New Zealand values its 50-year ties with Papua New Guinea, Trade Minister Richard Maru says it should back a tailored economic partnership.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 08 Aug
