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Masandanai Camp torched in Wewak eviction exercise
A notorious settlement in Wewak, known as Masandanai Camp, was set ablaze today after PNG Defence Force soldiers from 2RPIR at Moem Barracks moved in to dismantle the area, which authorities say had become a haven for criminal activity.
Live ammunition and semi factory made guns confiscated by Bulolo police
Bulolo Police have confiscated live ammunition and semi-factory firearms and arrested two suspected gang members during the police festive season operation.
Woodford Festival and National Cultural Commission join for cultural exchange
A landmark agreement has been signed between the Woodford Folk Festival and the National Cultural Commission [NCC], expanding cultural exchange to communities across all 22 provinces of PNG. The signing took place on 30 December 2025 at the festival in Queensland, Australia.
Bougainville President welcomes New Year, pledges continued path to Independence
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has extended New Year greetings to Bougainvilleans at home and abroad, thanking them for the confidence they continue to place in his leadership and in the work of the Bougainville Government.
Sir Puka warns PNG families are under growing pressure
Veteran statesman Sir Puka Temu says Papua New Guinea is entering the new year under serious pressure, with many families struggling to cope with high living costs, rising crime and limited job opportunities.
Mayor sets strategic direction in Wewak Urban
The people of Wewak Urban can expect stronger services, safer communities, and a louder voice in local decision-making as their Local-Level Government begins a new five-year term.
Parkop calls on NCD residents to live responsibly in 2026
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has appealed to residents to live responsibly as the country enters the new year, urging citizens to commit to positive behaviour and nation-building.
Mass arrest of people loitering at 5-mile NHC flats
National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab has confirmed that nine people, four women and five men, were arrested and charged for unlawfully being on National Housing Commission [NHC] premises, loitering, and gambling.
Gas fired power project to bring electricity to remote Hela communities
A gas-fired power generation project at Papua New Guinea’s LNG facilities in Hela Province is expected to deliver reliable electricity to several remote communities for the first time, Prime Minister James Marape says.
MV Coral Adventurer refloated, 83 passengers airlifted out of Lae
The grounded Australian-registered cruise vessel MV Coral Adventurer has been successfully salvaged and refloated following a coordinated multi-agency operation at Dregerhafen Point in Morobe’s Finschhafen District.