Bodies of four killed searching for Kiwi pilot taken hostage in Papua recovered
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mark Mehrtens abducted by the rebels in February.
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'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rort
Two of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.
Cruise holidays: Love and war in the Trobriand Islands
Yams, yarns and innuendo are all part of local lore at Papua New Guinea’s Islands of Love
Kiwi held hostage in Papua New Guinea safely released
The New Zealand citizen was taken hostage over a week ago.
The pilot, the rebels and West Papua’s independence struggle
Phillip Merhtens was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was taken hostage.
Police ‘locate’ where Kiwi pilot is being held in Papua and are sending team
Local politicians hope to negotiate Phillip Mehrtens' release.
Ex refugee tackles the issue PMs Hipkins and Albanese ignored
Journalist believes Australia’s treatment of refugees arises from its colonial history.
Jarrod Gilbert: How I was involved in a prison break
OPINION: I wasn’t planning it, but that’s just the way things turn out sometimes ...
PNG official confirms 30 dead in tribal clash
Tauyuwada suspects the number of deaths will probably increase.
Pasifika leaders represent region at Queen's funeral, young royal mistaken for island queen
Pacific royalty and leaders from around the region joined mourners at the Queen's funeral.
PNG Ports CEO killed in fight in village
Police officers have started an investigation into the killing.
Death toll reaches 10 after 7.6 quake in PNG
The 7.6 magnitude quake hit the Highlands and provinces of Madang and Morobe hard.
At least three dead after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
The extent of damage remains unclear.
Commonwealth Games: 13 medals to Pacific nations, a historic first medal for Niue
Six Pacific nations are heading home with medals after a successful Commonwealth Games.
PM James Marape confirms son arrested over US$440k in suitcase
Papua New Guinea leader said his son had no association with the luggage.
WHO predicts significant change to global Covid crisis
World Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.
NZ, Australia refugee deal due to political pressure, Amnesty says
Advocates welcome the deal, but say it does not go far enough.
Show the West Papuans the same compassion as the Ukrainians
Students from West Papua had their scholarships stopped by the Indonesian government.
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
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Live: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'
South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
'They literally die': Country where only 1.7 per cent are vaxxed
Vaccine misinformation and hesitancy has permeated every level of their society.
PNG and Fiji both faced Covid carnage. Why has one vaccine rollout surged and the other stalled?
ANALYSIS: More than 80% of eligible Fijians are fully vaxxed. PNG hasn't yet reached 1%.
Alex Rogers: 'Mum called me a little diplomat'
The former diplomat is now the chief executive of the Hauraki Gulf Forum.
'Economic bubble': NZ and PNG sign partnership deal
PM Jacinda Ardern and PNG PM sign agreement to build a collaborative connection.
Left to die, Papua New Guinea teen saved by Auckland surgeon
"I know what it is to suffer, I want to make sure others don't suffer the way I did."
Transtasman bubble breach: 400 exposed in airport bungle
One of two 'red zone' passengers who mingled with bubble travellers has Covid.
Bubble trouble: Warning for NZ travellers after Brisbane airport breach
Travellers from Brisbane yesterday are being told to monitor for Covid-19 symptoms.
'We don't have any grasp': Covid-19 crisis pushes PNG hospitals to the brink
Doctors in Papua New Guinea say the coronavirus crisis is only getting worse.
Two new Covid cases in MIQ as we burst the transtasman bubble
The Ministry of Health is due to release the latest Covid-19 case figures.
This island nation had zero Covid cases for months. Now it's overwhelmed
New York Times: The virus will keep wreaking havoc until the whole world is vaccinated.
'Very real risk': Australia's warning over escalating Covid crisis in PNG
Australia halts flights and gifts vaccine as Covid cases soar in island nation.
Superyacht with Covid-19 denied entry to NZ, heads to Fiji
The superyacht was originally denied entry here due to the size of its crew.
Papua New Guinea's first Prime Minister dies
PM Jacinda Ardern praised Somare's 'remarkable five decades' in Parliament.