Papua New Guinea news and updates

Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s most culturally rich places — over 800 languages and a mix of island and highland life. This tag collects all Patio Pulse coverage about PNG so you can follow politics, business, culture, sport and the environment from one place.

If you want fast, useful updates, start here. You’ll find short news briefs for breaking stories, deeper explainers when events matter, and practical guides when travel or business rules change. We aim to make each piece clear and easy to act on.

What we cover

Politics: election results, government moves, and major policy changes that affect daily life. Economy: mining, LNG projects, trade and jobs — plus how global markets shape PNG’s future. Environment: land rights, rainforests, and climate impacts on coastal communities. Culture and society: festivals, arts, and stories from local communities. Sports: local and regional matches, profiles, and event coverage.

Want examples? Search this tag for terms like Bougainville, LNG, mining, Port Moresby, or local elections to find focused articles. Each story is tagged so you can jump straight to the topic you care about.

How to stay up to date

Bookmark this tag page and check it regularly. Use our site search with specific names or places (for example: Bougainville referendum, Sepik River, or Port Moresby protests) to find related stories. Turn on browser or app notifications if you want instant alerts for breaking news.

Prefer email? Subscribe to Patio Pulse newsletters to get PNG headlines sent to your inbox. Follow our social channels for quick updates and live coverage during big events.

If you need background, look for our explainer pieces. They break complex issues into simple parts — who’s involved, what’s at stake, and what could happen next. For fast facts, check the top lines at the start of each article.

Covering PNG often means reporting from remote places. That can slow updates, but it also brings stories you won’t find elsewhere — village voices, local solutions, and on-the-ground realities behind the headlines.

Got a tip or a local story idea? Send it to our newsroom. Community reports help us cover events faster and more accurately. Include names, locations, and any available photos or documents — we follow up quickly.

Use this tag as your PNG hub. Whether you’re tracking an election, planning a trip, monitoring resource projects, or just curious about culture and sport, this page pulls the latest Patio Pulse coverage into one easy feed.