Papua New Guinea28 Dec 2025Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on islandThe Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship. 28 Dec 20256 Oct 2025Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New GuineaExperts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.6 Oct 202516 May 2025WHO declares polio outbreak in Papua New GuineaLess than half of the country's population are immunised against the highly infectious disease.16 May 202516 Sep 2024Rival tribe shootouts kill 30 in Papua New GuineaA land dispute near a gold mine has caused a spiral of violence between rival clans.16 Sep 20248 Sep 2024Pope Francis welcomed in remote Vanimo in Papua New GuineaIn Vanimo, a town near the border with Indonesia, the Pope donned a traditional Bird of Paradise feathered headdress.8 Sep 20243 Sep 2024Pope Francis begins historic Asia Pacific tripThe Pope will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore over 12 days.3 Sep 202425 Jul 2024Gang kills women and children in Papua New Guinea massacre - reportsPolice say a gang attacked three remote villages in Papua New Guinea, killing at least two dozen.25 Jul 20247 Jul 2024PNG minister charged with assault in AustraliaJimmy Maladina says he is cooperating with police following reports of domestic assault.7 Jul 202428 May 2024Locals search rubble after Papua New Guinea landslideAround 2,000 people in Papua New Guinea are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared. 28 May 2024...
