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.

Angry mobs storm and pillage shops, setting fire to buildings in the Papua New Guinean capital.

The defence force has been deployed to restore order in the capital Port Moresby, as the government blames a payroll 'glitch'.

Footage shows the warehouse for one of PNG’s largest retailers in flames after it was ransacked, with hundreds flooding the streets outside.

Violence erupts on the streets of Port Moresby after a payroll error docked about $100 from the pays of public servants across the country.

A 'glitch' that short-changed public servants' pay packets led to protests and violence in Papua New Guinea.

This couple started writing picture books for children who have never seen one before. Now, they are building them a kindergarten too.

This reopened PNG mine could deliver billions to the government and landowners. To improve their lives, there’s a long way to go.

PNG's Porgera gold mine could potentially transform the fortunes of an impoverished province now that it has reopened. But some locals say they've experienced considerable environmental damage from the mine's waste and tailings.

The Porgera mine's closure in 2020 allowed the government to acquire a majority stake but crippled the local economy.

Rugby league is widely loved in Papua New Guinea, and now the country wants a team in the NRL. Kamin Gock, Xanthe Kleinig and Tim Swanston have this story.

Rugby league is widely loved in Papua New Guinea — it's even the national sport. And if their bid to become the 18th team in the NRL is successful, there could be benefits for Australia beyond the field. 

Rugby league is widely loved in Papua New Guinea — it's even the national sport. And if their bid to become the 18th team in the NRL is successful, there could be benefits for Australia beyond the field. 

Chiefs and community leaders in Bougainville want an investigation into police officers over their alleged involvement in arming and orchestrating an organised crime gang that targeted people who had travelled to the autonomous region to buy guns and gold.

HMAS Matafele disappeared without a trace during a treacherous sea voyage in 1944, but a stroke of fortune meant a 19-year-old crewman missed the boat.