The number of people killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea has been revised to 50. It's believed to be the largest massacre of its kind in recent history.

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».

Authorities say one of the tribes was marching to attack a neighbouring tribe when they were ambushed.

Papua New Guinea police say at least 53 people have died in a massacre in the country’s Highlands, in a major escalation of tribal fighting in the region.

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.

They grew up playing footy in cow paddocks at home, where «rugby league is a religion». Now, these young men are preparing to grace footy fields in Australia, hoping to one day represent their country. 

The historic address came amid simmering political tensions in PNG and the spectre of China looming over the Pacific.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed PNG's Prime Minister James Marape to the Australian parliament.

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape urges Australia to not «give up» on his country during an historic address to the federal parliament.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed PNG's Prime Minister James Marape to the lower house by reflecting on PNG's independence from Australia.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in Canberra ahead of a historic address at Parliament House, but a political storm is continuing to brew at home in Port Moresby.

The Coalition is trying to ramp up pressure on the federal government over new police cooperation negotiations between China and Papua New Guinea, saying it's «essential» that Australia's strategic position in the Pacific nation isn't undermined.

Amid jostling between Washington and Beijing for influence in the Pacific, PNG has previously said Australia and the United States are its main security partners, and Prime Minister James Marape signed a $200 million security deal with Australia in December.

Amid jostling between Washington and Beijing for influence in the Pacific, PNG has previously said Australia and the United States are its main security partners, and Prime Minister James Marape signed a $200 million security deal with Australia in December.

On Sunday, the ABC revealed Mei Lin, who is understood to have Australian residency, had been arrested and charged over a «black flight» drug plot.

On Sunday, the ABC revealed Mei Lin, who is understood to have Australian residency, had been arrested and charged over a «black flight» drug plot.

The arrest of company director Mei Lin in Brisbane last week has raised concerns in PNG government circles due to her links to business interests associated with political figures, including former deputy prime minister Moses Maladina.

Behori Joku lost everything she worked for in the Port Moresby riots. Others lost more than that as economic and political tensions erupted.

Behori Joku lost everything she worked for in the Port Moresby riots. Others lost more than that as economic and political tensions erupted.

The death toll from violent riots in Papua New Guinea has risen to at least 22. A state of emergency is in effect in Port Moresby as police and defence attempt to restore normality.

The death toll has risen to 22 after PNG public servant protests turned ugly, but with more than 1,000 soldiers at the ready, peace is tentatively returning.

The national death toll from violent riots in Papua New Guinea has climbed to 22, with the remains of six people found in Port Moresby today.

A 14-day state of emergency is in effect in Port Moresby as authorities try to restore law and order, as well as essential services, following violent riots.

Cars torched, businesses looted and at least 16 dead in Papua New Guinea in violent riots over pay cuts that authorities say was a mistake.

Social and political tensions were rising across Papua New Guinea, then police went on strike and the streets ignited with deadly unrest, but the prime minister is claiming it was «political influence» that lit the match. 

Public servants' missing pay saw PNG's capital boiling over this week, leaving at least 16 dead and police withdrawing from the streets in a «pretty extraordinary scenario».

Sixteen people have died in violent riots in Papua New Guinea after some residents took advantage of police being on strike to set shops and businesses alight in the capital. The PM has now declared a state of emergency for 14 days.

At least 15 people have died in the violent unrest in the cities of Port Moresby and Lae.

Public servants' missing pay saw PNG's capital boiling over this week, leaving at least 16 dead and police withdrawing from the streets in a «pretty extraordinary scenario».

Fifteen people have died in violent unrest and riots in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby and its second largest city, Lae, after a public servant pay issue spiralled into rioting and unrest overnight.

St John Ambulance has reported severe burns and gunshot wounds, as thousands engaged in looting and vandalism.

At least one person has died in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby after a public servant pay issue spiralled into rioting and unrest overnight.

St John's Ambulances have reported severe burns and gunshot wounds, as thousands engaged in rooting and vandalism.