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Tambul Nebilyer landslip claims four young lives

A devastating landslip in the Tambul Nebilyer District of Western Highlands Province claimed the lives of four children late Friday night.

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Vanuatu dethrone Kapuls in epic penalty shoot out

Vanuatu is now champion of the MSG Prime Minister's Football Cup after dethroning the PNG Kapuls in a penalty shootout 2 (5) - 2 (4).

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PNG Women claim inaugural title in MSG PMs Cup

The PNG senior women's football team, PNG Gold, have claimed the inaugural title of the MSG Prime Ministers Football Cup today after beating Fiji 3 goals to nil in wet weather conditions at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby.

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PNGFA to allow only genuine investors after business plan is finalised

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] says only genuine investors will be allowed to operate in the country’s forestry sector once its business plan is final.

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Māori kite presented to Marape to mark PNG–NZ 50-Year history

Papua New Guinea and New Zealand marked a milestone in their diplomatic relationship when New Zealand’s High Commissioner, His Excellency Peter Zwart, presented a traditional Māori Manu Aute kite to Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday.

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Marape confirms PNG support for Australia’s COP31 bid

Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea fully supports Australia’s leadership in the ongoing discussions about who will host COP31 and trusts Australia to make the best decision for the region.

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Madang’s Sisiak clinic shut down after attacks on health workers

Continuous threats, harassment and violent behavior to health workers at the Sisiak Clinic in Madang Urban Local Level Government has led to its temporary closure.

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Police hunt 20 armed men after hold-up on Sepik coastal highway

Police in Wewak are on the hunt for about 20 armed men involved in a violent hold-up near Makopin Village along the Sepik Coastal Highway.

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Gurney Airport runway fully reopens after major upgrade

Travelers in and out of Gurney Airport will be pleased to know the entire 1,960-meter runway has been recommissioned for use.

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Veteran warns of ratification instability

A former Bougainville veteran is warning that the region could face renewed instability if the National Parliament fails to ratify the 2019 referendum result, in which 97-point-7 percent of Bougainvillean's voted for independence.

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