Australian art lovers are paying thousands of dollars for unique tribal war shields from Papua New Guinea that feature the comic book hero «The Phantom». The shields were traditionally used by during tribal warfare in PNG's highlands, but they became obsolete when homemade weapons and guns appeared, and now around a dozen of the special Phantom ones are being exhibited at an art gallery in Sydney.

A destructive pest beetle is edging closer to Australia as biological controls fail on nearby Pacific islands, posing a threat to home gardeners, plantations, and biodiversity. 

An Australian company has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to redevelop Papua New Guinea's main naval base on Manus Island, where locals hope they'll be given job opportunities.

National league soccer players in Fiji and PNG have been given a clear message: they are to get vaccinated or they won't be able to play. Meanwhile the Fijian FA has stepped in to assist players and their families who are struggling as a result of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak, with 89 new confirmed cases announced on Monday night.

The works will help counter China's increasing reach into the region and will be completed with the help of the US navy, the head of Papua New Guinea's Defence Force says.

National league soccer players in Fiji and PNG have been given a clear message - get vaccinated or you won't be able to play. Meanwhile the Fijian FA has stepped in to assist players and their families who are struggling as a result of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

A conservationist in Papua New Guinea is trying to convince people not to hunt endangered leatherback turtles.

How did a disease that had not been seen in the Asia-Pacific region for almost two decades suddenly reappear?

This week a peaceful protest over allegations of sexual harassment at PNG’s largest university descended into chaos. But it still highlighted the treatment and experiences of women on campus, and is prompting some women to come forward with their experiences.

Oro Province Governor Gary Juffa says the Papua New Guinean police force is outdated, and international assistance is needed to allow for a complete overhaul. He and fellow governor Sir Peter Ipatas want to see Australian police officers on PNG's streets.

Delivering vaccines in the Torres Strait is important in protecting the rest of Australia from outbreaks in PNG, and it's a rollout that is already succeeding.

Delivering vaccines in the Torres Strait is important in protecting the rest of Australia from outbreaks in PNG, and it's a rollout that is already succeeding.

But authorities say there's no guarantee that Australians will be able to get home if they get COVID-19. Natalie Whiting reports.

The next General Election in Papua New Guinea is expected to be held in June next year and with or without COVID-19, it's feared there are complications ahead. A recent by-election in Port Moresby has demonstrated that big problems still exist within PNG's electoral system.

In PNG, the expiration date on about 130,000 vials of AstraZeneca looms. But with misinformation and hesitancy keeping some people away, officials say they had to bring the vaccine to them. 

There's been sharp condemnation following news that an outline agreement has been reached for construction of Papua New Guinea's first casino but those behind the casino plan say the benefits will far outweigh any negatives.

PNG's Climate Change Minister, Wera Mori, says the government has a plan in place to deal with a food security crisis in the remote Carteret Islands. But he says the international community also has a role to play in mitigating the worst effects of sea level rise.

The Litoria mira was at first thought to be an Australian green tree frog, just a different colour and a little smaller, but scientists have now classified the amphibian as its own species.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, has pledged to make education, from elementary to tertiary level, free for all. But the CEO of the Kokoda Track Foundation, an organisation which has trained thousands of teachers in 14 of PNG's provinces, says without proper funding the plan can't succeed.

Caversham Wildlife Park's new addition is a tree kangaroo named Banz

The STI mycoplasma genetalium can cause miscarriage and stillbirth prompting experts to call for better community education.

Papua New Guinea's police minister has conceded officers can't guarantee the safety of women who seek help for gender-based violence in the country. PNG Correspondent Natalie Whiting reports.

Young Nemo may not have as many stripes as his cartoon pal — and just when he got his stripes could depend on where he calls home,  researchers say.

Solomon Islands becomes the first country in the Pacific to use China's Sinopharm as part of its national COVID-19 response, amid talks of a regional vaccine diplomacy battle with Australia.

This tree kangaroo is endangered, with number falling in recent years because of overhunting for their fur and meat. But the Port Moresby Nature Park has now bred its first Goodfellow tree kangaroo in captivity, which is seen as a significant step for the threatened species.

The leaders of more than 40 clans who live in villages along the Sepik River are sounding the alarm about a massive mine planned for the region.

At a meeting with PNG's prime minister, Bougainville's president said the region must be independent in just four years time.

As at least two Pacific nations prepare to roll out a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, local health officials say they're not concerned about where it's made, just that it will protect their citizens.

The India travel ban is not only stopping flights from India, it's also preventing bereaved Australians like Akash from leaving the country.

A leading Pacific doctor who has survived COVID-19 feared for his life and says the Astra-Zeneca vaccine is the best for conditions in Papua New Guinea.

After a «major rise» in COVID-19 cases March and April, Papua New Guinea's remote highlands region has seen a recent fall in cases. But doctors say there’s still a risk of more surges and have identified issues with PNG's COVID-19 case reporting.

Amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, PNG's Opposition Leader is accusing the country's prime minister of hypocrisy for holding a birthday party during the pandemic. Natalie Whiting reports.

A small, seven person emergency medical team from Germany are among those who've been helping out on the frontline in PNG's COVID-19 outbreak. They arrive in PNG in March and have been helping remote health facilities to prepare in case of another COVID spike.

In Papua New Guinea coffee grows high on rugged mountainsides, and without a decent road it makes it difficult for growers to get the beans into your cup. One community has set out to change that.