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Nine killed in tribal clash over mobile phone dispute in Kainantu
A tribal fight triggered by a domestic dispute has left nine people dead including two students in the 2-Mile settlement outside Kainantu town in Eastern Highlands Province.
Smare urges public to explore resource expo at APEC Haus – entry is free
President of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy [CORE PNG], Anthony Smare, is encouraging the general public to visit the Grand Resource and Energy Expo currently underway at APEC Haus, with free entry for all.
Tomuriesa slams ongoing neglect of PNG Opposition Office
The Office of the Opposition in Papua New Guinea continues to face critical underfunding, a long-standing issue that dates back to the country’s independence in 1975.
Two killed, services shut down as tensions rise in remote Simbu district
A violent tribal clash in the remote Karamui district has resulted in the closure of multiple schools, a health centre, and local airstrips, depriving children of their right to education and cutting off access to essential services.
Team PNG shines at 2025 Pacific Mini Games, finishes 5th on medal tally
Team Papua New Guinea wrapped up a successful campaign at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, finishing 5th overall on the medal tally with an outstanding all-round performance. The Games saw PNG athletes break records, achieve historic firsts, and proudly represent the nation in a variety of sports, collecting medals across multiple disciplines.
PNG men’s national cricket team trials intensify as final selection nears
The race to represent Papua New Guinea in international cricket reached a crucial turning point yesterday as the Men’s National Train-On Squad of 25 players took part in a high-stakes 50-over trial match.
Hunters star Elijah Roltinga ruled out for season with broken leg
The PNG Hunters have confirmed that centre Elijah Roltinga will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering a broken leg in a freak accident during pre-match warm-ups.
Thousands of students showcase talents at Morobe provincial school exhibition
More than 10,000 students converged at the Lae Showground this week for the Morobe Provincial High and Secondary School Exhibition, an annual event that continues to grow in scale and impact.
Miss Bird of Paradise pledges support to Lujan Safe Home for Girls
The Miss Bird of Paradise [MBoP] Pageant has pledged K5,000 in support of the Lujan Safe Home for Girls, a sanctuary in Vanimo that provides care and shelter for girls from broken homes, orphanages, and vulnerable backgrounds.
Kapli’s request to move rejected
Former soldier Mileng Kapli, who allegedly killed his spouse at the Murray Barracks single quarter complex earlier this year, has been given 3 weeks by Magistrate Paul Puri Nii of Waigani Committal Court to prepare his submissions.