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'We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon
The RSE scheme brings in workers from nine Pacific countries, including Papua New Guinea.
NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.
Papua New Guinea says deadly landslide buried 2000 people
PNG government has formally asked for international help.
'Traumatic': Couple pulled alive from rubble of PNG landslide
The landslide barely missed the home of the couple before burying them.
St John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024
St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.
Emergency crews in Papua New Guinea move survivors of massive landslide to safer ground
Its Government is considering whether it needs to officially request more foreign support.
Survivors of massive Papua New Guinea landslide desperately seeking help
Survivors of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea are still waiting for official help.
Fears more than 100 dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Videos show residents pulling out bodies buried under rocks and trees.
'The entire village has gone': More than 100 believed dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Video shows locals pulling out buried bodies.
Sports Insider: Rugby’s Mexican stand-off creates a dramatic showdown
'This is rugby pitched against rugby.'
Deputy PM Winston Peters announces multi-million dollar solar upgrade in PNG
Deputy PM Winston Peters leads a whirl-wind trip around Melanesia and Tuvalu this week.
SportsInsider: How Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL team
White House geo-politics have tackled Christchurch's sporting ambitions.
How US President Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL team
How White House geo-politics spoiled plans for a Christchurch NRL team.
'My country does not deserve this': Biden's latest slip upsets island nation
Papua New Guinea has accused the US President of insulting the island nation.
'Destroyed': Captured Kiwi pilot fears being killed by Indonesian air strikes
Philip Mehrtens, abducted last February, fears his life is in danger as fighting escalates
Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.
At least 53 men massacred amid tribal violence in Papua New Guinea
The deaths are a result of a major escalation of an ongoing conflict between two tribes.
Watch: Hope for Kiwi pilot taken hostage a year ago in Indonesia
A recent video of Philip Mehrtens was released by West Papua Liberation Army.
'Crushing blow': Trainee pilot's dreams may be over after drunken crash
Junior Hoap borrowed a car, hit a power pole and badly injured his passenger.
More suspensions as Papua New Guinea govt reacts to riots
The latest victim of riots in Papua New Guinea's capital is its top police commander.
‘Uphold the right to life’: Amnesty International on deadly PNG unrest
Port Moresby is in a state of emergency for 14 days with at least 16 confirmed dead.
PNG PM under pressure to resign as MPs step down after deadly riots
A political crisis is starting to brew in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby’s ‘darkest day': At least 10 dead after looting, fires in PNG
Civil unrest, sporadic looting, and arson broke out in the capital.
Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxer Sheilla Yama fights out of Hamilton, wins gold at Pacific Games.
A ‘No’ vote would be a setback for Australia’s relations with the Pacific - academic
Some Pacific leaders have voiced a keen interest in the outcome of the vote.
Aussie pilot busted for $160m cocaine cargo plans appeal
The pilot is claiming his 18-year jail term is excessive.
NZ Football facing significant costs after PNG no-show
The travel fiasco was a regrettable start to the 2024 Olympic qualification tournament.