Skip to content
NBC PNG
Digital Broadcast Hub
Connect-Inform-Inspire

News archive

From across Papua New Guinea

Earlier stories

News

Morobe and maritime students arrive safely in Lae after UOG evacuation

A convoy of buses transporting Morobe and Maritime province students from the University of Goroka has safely arrived in Lae tonight. The students are now being accommodated at Lae Secondary School, under the coordination of the Morobe Provincial Administration. Provincial Administrator Max Bruten and his deputy Robin Bazzinuc addressed the students on behalf of Deputy […]

News

Madang students arrive home safely after UOG unrest

More than 200 Madang students studying at the University of Goroka [UOG] have arrived home safely following recent unrest at the campus. Their safe return was made possible through the swift intervention of Governor Ramsey Pariwa, the Madang Provincial Government, Madang Police, and the Raikos and Middle Ramu District Development Authorities [DDAs]. Aniko Muzal, a […]

News

LLG election in East Sepik is running smoothly, says RO

Local Level Government elections in East Sepik Province are running smoothly, with more than 90 percent of polling and counting completed. Provincial Returning Officer Richard Kaiban said polling began on the October 27 for districts including Wewak, Yangoru-Saussia, Wosera-Gawi, and Maprik, while Angoram and Ambunti-Dreikikir started late due to logistical and security delays. Kaiban said […]

News

Fiji Kulas edge PNG Reds 2-1 in women’s MSG Cup opener

The Fiji Kulas came from behind to claim a 2–1 victory over the Papua New Guinea Reds in the opening match of the women’s division of the 2025 MSG Prime Ministers Cup at Sir John Guise Stadium. The PNG development side started strongly, taking an early lead through skipper Ginimmari Wambi, who found the net […]

News

Australia and PNG honor fallen soldiers on Armistice Day

An Armistice Day ceremony was held today at the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby to remember those who lost their lives in wars and conflicts. Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, marks the end of the First World War in 1918, when the guns fell silent on the 11th hour of the 11th […]

News

PNG Medical University set to appoint interim council ahead of 2026 launch

Preparations are underway for the appointment of the interim council of the new Papua New Guinea Medical University, a key step towards selecting its senior management team and academic staff. In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor Nakapi Tefuarani, confirmed that the interim council […]

News

Lae schools prepared to accommodate UOG students in transit

Two of Lae’s largest secondary schools in Bugandi and Lae Secondary are preparing to accommodate students from the University of Goroka [UOG] who are being evacuated following the recent unrest on campus. NBC News visited both schools this morning and confirmed that preparations are well underway to receive hundreds of students expected to arrive later […]

News

Parliamentary Committee holds consultations on Bougainville’s path to ratification

The Bi-Partisan Parliamentary Committee on Bougainville’s path to ratification is holding hearings in Buka today, consulting with local leaders and representatives on the region’s post-referendum future. The committee is chaired by Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat, with Abau MP Sir Puka Temu and West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel serving as members. Today’s session at […]

News

Ipatas urges provincial leaders not to interfere in UOG evacuations

Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has cautioned provincial governments against organizing their own evacuations of students from the University of Goroka (UOG), following violent clashes between students and the local community over the weekend. Sir Peter said while concerns for student safety are understandable, UOG remains a national institution with its own governance structure to […]

News

MSG Prime Minister’s Cup kicks off in Port Moresby

One of the biggest regional football tournaments in Melanesia, the 2025 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup officially kicks off today at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. Fans across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific can catch all the action live on NBC TV and via social media livestreams. The opening match at 1pm […]