Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry
Children in Papua New Guinea's tribal regions are being trained to use firearms, with some as young as eight years old being involved in tribal warfare, according to former warlord Smith Thomas.
Bougainville mine that sparked a civil war on rapid path to reopening
The Bougainville Government is moving forward with plans to reopen the controversial Panguna mine, which could generate significant revenue but raises concerns over transparency.
NZ holds out hope for halted Papua New Guinea electrification project
The New Zealand government is optimistic about completing a paused electrification aid project in Papua New Guinea, contingent on improvements in security conditions.
NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence
New Zealand has halted a $6.7 million electrification project in Papua New Guinea due to ongoing tribal violence and security concerns in the Highlands region.
Anger in Papua New Guinea after Starlink ordered to shut down internet services
Frustration is mounting in Papua New Guinea as the government orders Starlink to cease operations, leaving numerous communities and businesses without internet access.
Coral Adventurer passengers return with diverging accounts of cruise ship drama
Passengers aboard the Coral Adventurer reported mixed reactions to the cruise ship's grounding incident off Papua New Guinea, with some expressing fear for their safety while others viewed the experience positively.
Australian cruise ship stuck off PNG ‘detained’ amid investigation into why it ran aground
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains stranded off the coast of Papua New Guinea while being held for investigation into its seaworthiness after running aground on Saturday, with all 80 passengers and 43 crew reported safe.
Two months after forgetting a passenger found dead on an island, a cruise ship runs aground with 123 people on board
The Coral Adventurer, dubbed the 'cursed ship' by the press, ran aground off the east coast of Papua New Guinea without any casualties, two months after a passenger was found dead after being forgotten.
Passengers on cruise ship that ran aground off PNG to be flown home after refloat efforts fail
The Australian cruise ship Coral Adventurer remains stranded on a reef off Papua New Guinea, prompting plans to fly passengers home after refloat efforts proved unsuccessful.
Cruiser under investigation for leaving a dead passenger on the island. Now it has run aground
The Coral Adventurer cruiser, which is under investigation for a tragic incident involving a deceased passenger, has run aground off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea during its first trip since the event.
Passengers evacuated from cruise ship on first trip since woman left on island died
The Coral Adventurer had to evacuate passengers after running aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea, marking its first voyage since the tragic incident involving a passenger being left behind on an island.
Australian cruise ship investigated after leaving passenger behind runs aground off PNG with 120 people on board
The Coral Adventurer, an Australian cruise ship under investigation for allegedly leaving a passenger behind who later died, has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with 120 people on board, though no injuries have been reported.