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
Politics • Papua New GuineaMarape backs Forum unity as PNG advises on Taiwan’s exclusionJames Marape says PNG advised Solomon Islands on Taiwan’s exclusion from the Pacific Islands Forum, calling for unity amid rising geopolitical tensions.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 06 Aug
Politics • Papua New Guinea • Cook IslandsLuxon under fire for prioritising PNG over Cook Islands 60th anniversary celebrationGreen MP Teanau Tuiono is calling the lack of New Zealand Government representation in Rarotonga for the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitutional celebrations this week, a major oversight.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 05 Aug
Sports • Solomon Islands • Sāmoa • Papua New Guinea • FijiSolomon Islands edge Sāmoa to reach OFC Women's Nations Cup final for the first timeDespite an early goal from the Sāmoans, the Solomon Islanders responded with an equaliser and an own goal to set a showdown with defending champions Papua New Guinea in the final.PMN NewsThu, 17 Jul
Sports • Vanuatu • Fiji • Papua New GuineaVanuatu leave it late, fall short against Fiji in crucial OFC Nations Women's Cup matchVanuatu defeat the hosts, Fiji, 1-0, but their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals are dashed because they needed a two-goal margin.PMN NewsMon, 14 Jul
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • FijiMarie Kaipu shines as PNG defeat Sāmoa in OFC Women's Nations Cup opener in FijiThe defending champions showed their dominance with a 2-1 victory despite a late fightback from the Sāmoans.PMN NewsFri, 04 Jul