Papua New Guinea has canonised its first saint after Pope Francis approved the canonisation of local preacher Peter ToRot.

Expiry dates are looming in Papua New Guinea for certain onshore petroleum permits at a time when exploration drilling is in the doldrums, writes Russell Searancke. An upswing in exploration drilling ...

The Pukpuk Treaty is due to be signed soon by PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese.

The defence treaty strengthens ties, counters China’s influence, and offers PNG citizens a path to Australian citizenship.

While China has voiced misgivings, the pact is seen as necessary by some – even if it could draw Australia into PNG’s ...

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A strong, 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:05 p.m. Papua New Guinea time about 16 miles ...

As Papua New Guinea stares at the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force grey list early next year, government agencies are racing against time to fix the problem.

MELBOURNE: Australia has signed a new defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, its first in more than 70 years, as Canberra ...