worldAug 27, 2026
Indonesia eyes deeper cocoa, palm value chain ties with Malaysia, PNG
Indonesia is exploring new cooperation potentials with Malaysia and Papua New Guinea to strengthen the value chain of ...
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Papua New Guinea News
- politicsAug 26, 2026
PNG parliament to consider Bougainville region's bid for independence
WELLINGTON, Aug 27 - Papua New Guinea's autonomous region of Bougainville moved a step closer to possible independence on Thursday as the country's parliament prepared to consider the results of a non-binding referendum…
Straits Times - politicsAug 26, 2026
Long time coming: After decades of struggle, is Bougainville on the brink of statehood?
After a seven-year wait, Papua New Guinea's parliament is expected to finally table the question of whether to approve of independence for the autonomous region of Bougainville.
RNZ - politicsAug 25, 2026
'This is a difficult task': PNG parliament to finally address Bougainville decision
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has urged the nation to appreciate the gravity of the Bougainville decision before parliament.
RNZ - sportsAug 24, 2026
Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal
Joey Manu has revealed how a conversation with Papua New Guinea's prime minister helped convince him to return to the NRL and join the Chiefs in 2028.
ABC News - sportsAug 13, 2026
Brian To'o is still just the beginning for the PNG Chiefs
Brian To'o is the fourth player to sign for Papua New Guinea who has played State of Origin in the past two years. It's a sign of things to come, with the NRL's richest club yet to truly enter free agency.
ABC News - worldAug 13, 2026
PNG rugby worry about league impact, amid ongoing suspension
Papua New Guinea Rugby is worried about losing more ground to rugby league, as it remains suspension from World Rugby.
RNZ - businessAug 12, 2026
Lloyds Metals Allowed to Ready Restart of Giant PNG Copper Mine
An Indian iron ore producer was authorized to work toward restarting a giant Papua New Guinea copper mine that’s been closed for almost 40 years and was once a flash point in a brutal civil war.
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sportsAug 12, 2026‘Flawed’ funding system keeping smaller nations on sidelines of FIFA civil war
Smaller nations are wary to taking a side and putting their funding at risk, according to former Papua New Guinea international Alex Davani.
Japan Times- politicsAug 11, 2026
Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty US visa bond
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has sought further dialogue with the United States over its new visa bond policy.
RNZ - politicsAug 5, 2026
Bougainville and Papua New Guinea decide on date for referendum result to be tabled
The Bougainville independence referendum result will be tabled in Papua New Guinea's national parliament on 27 August.
RNZ - politicsAug 5, 2026
PNG seeks election security help from Timor-Leste and others
Papua New Guinea has initiated plans to request 200 defence personnel from Timor-Leste to help supervise PNG's general election next year. PNG's Prime Minister James Marape said the request is...
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politicsAug 2, 2026New Zealand seals trio of Pacific defence pacts to counter China’s reach
New Zealand’s defence diplomacy has shifted into overdrive this year, with Wellington sealing three major Pacific security agreements in less than four months. Since April, the country has signed a defence pact with Papu…
South China Morning Post- worldJul 30, 2026
Port Moresby at 'unnecessary risk' as landholders block urgent water works
Urgent repairs to address a pending water crisis in Papua New Guinea's capital are being delayed after traditional landowners set up a blockade.
ABC News - technologyJul 29, 2026
Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat
Taiwan suspends some liquefied natural gas purchases from Papua New Guinea as part of an escalating diplomatic dispute over the future of its representative office in Port Moresby.
ABC News - worldJul 27, 2026
Maritime provinces of Papua New Guinea searching for people missing at sea
Authorities in several Papua New Guinea maritime provinces are searching for people missing at sea in separate boating incidents.
RNZ 
technologyJul 27, 2026How to watch Commonwealth Games for free in the UK
Stream Commonwealth Games for FREE on 7Plus / CBC Gem Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Less prestigious than the Olympics but much more of an occasion than the various international governing bodies' worl…
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worldJul 27, 2026Indonesia, Papua New Guinea plan ministerial talks to deepen ties
Indonesia and Papua New Guinea agreed to convene a Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Jakarta in September ...
Antara News- sportsJul 27, 2026
PNG's Morea Baru claims Pacific Islands' first medal at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Papua New Guinea weightlifter Morea Baru is the first Pacific Island athlete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to win a medal.
RNZ - worldJul 27, 2026
Zac Lomax joins PNG Chiefs
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have signed Zac Lomax on a three-year deal from 2028 until the end of the 2030 National Rugby League (NRL) season. The Chiefs and the...
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