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Taekwondo and Karate athletes across New Ireland Province converged in Kavieng yesterday afternoon as the Sir Julius Chan Bismarck Mixed Martial Arts Cup makes its comeback with the completion of day-one of the three-day championships at the Catholic Conference Centre.

The PNG Electoral Commission has confirmed it can now comply with the National Court order for a recount of the Kundiawa-Gembogl Open electorate in Simbu, following a successful verification of ballot boxes in Kundiawa today.

More than a hundred recipients of the Kings Golden Jubilee Medal at the 2026 Central Province Investiture Ceremony received medals and Certificates by His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea on Friday.

East Sepik Provincial Health Authority (ESPHA) sees room for improvement after a joint learning visit aimed at understanding challenges faced by rural facilities and how to help improve Public Health.

Eight families have been left homeless after a devastating bushfire swept through Gorokabu community in Chuave District of Simbu Province on Saturday.

Hazy smoke has been evident in the skies of Port Moresby for past days.

A bushfire that has been burning for more than a week on Lou Island in Manus Province is threatening nearby villages, a health centre and food gardens, prompting an urgent appeal for firefighting assistance.

The death of Maprik MP Libert Kapris has been confirmed, sending shockwaves through East Sepik Province and the wider Sepik region.

Families in remote areas of North Fly District in Western Province cut off by falling river levels are set to receive essential food and water supplies, after the first consignment of humanitarian relief landed in Tabubil yesterday.

Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Inspector Arau Mairi has confirmed that police have arrested the male student who allegedly attacked a Grade 12 examination invigilator at Komo Secondary School in Komo-Hulia District on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at approximately 9:15am.