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Lung, Gena set to headline new-look Hunters in first trial

The SP PNG Hunters are set to unleash a wave of fresh talent in their first preseason hit-out against the Northern Pride this weekend. Assistant coach Enoch Maki says the club is eager to see their new recruits take center stage during the trial in Cairns.

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Dengue and malaria on the rise

Port Moresby General Hospital is urging the public to take preventive measures, particularly during the current rainy season, following an increase in dengue fever and malaria cases.

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PNG Air welcomes new ATR 72-600 ‘Wewak’ to its growing fleet

PNG Air Limited has officially welcomed the latest addition to its fleet, a brand-new 70-seat ATR 72-600 series aircraft.

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A legacy of leadership: 60 teams set for inaugural Lady Veronica’s Cup

The spirit of 'mama blo nation' is set to take the pitch this June following the Wewak Football Association's [WFA] announcement of the Lady Veronica Cup, an annual women’s soccer tournament dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of the Lady Veronica's Somare.

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Western Highlands governor sends well wishes to Miss PNG

Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa has extended his best wishes to Miss Bird of Paradise PNG 2025–2026, Iampela Popena, as she journeys on at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Nadi, Fiji, with the crowning night scheduled for 14 February 2026.

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Huonville primary rebuilds for junior high status despite back-to-back disasters

Huonville Primary School refuses to let nature stand in the way of its future. After battling a devastating termite infestation seven years ago and a destructive windstorm just two weeks ago, the school is rising again, bolstered by a K100,000 emergency assistance from the Lae City Authority [LCA].

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Hunters to end seven-year Highlands drought with Goroka trial

The SP PNG Hunters will bring elite rugby league back to the Eastern Highlands for the first time in nearly seven years, confirming a historic pre-season trial match against the Ipswich Jets at the National Sports Institute.

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11 suspects surrender after violent weekend in Hula

Eleven suspects surrendered to police yesterday afternoon following a violent weekend that saw two police vehicles and two houses destroyed by fire.

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Roster stability at the forefront as NCDVA launches pre-season

The National Capital District Volleyball Association [NCDVA] will get back to the courts this weekend with a primary mission to ensure every club is battle-ready and correctly tiered for the year ahead.

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40 years of neglect ends: Sirinumu ring road gets K500,000 facelift

A long-neglected ring road in Central Province is finally receiving a major facelift, with long-overdue rehabilitation works now underway.

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