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Air Niugini receives international airline licence for New Zealand operations
Air Niugini has received an International Airline Licence from the Department of Transport on 9 November 2026. The licence clears the way for the airline's return to New Zealand after 26 years.
Source: Post-Courier
15 Pacific journalists, with PNG among them, to cover COP31 climate talks
SPREP is supporting 15 Pacific journalists to report from the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, from 9 to 20 November. Their reporting aims to bring the decisions back to island audiences.
Source: Post-Courier
Globe Manufacturing supports students at the 2026 Madang School Soccer Festival
Globe Manufacturing Limited supplied Globe products, including biscuits and juice, to students at the 2026 Madang School Soccer Festival. The company says it is continuing its support for grassroots football in Madang Province.
Source: Post-Courier
Taiwan closes its PNG office, ends aid and stops buying LNG from PNG
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed it is closing its office in Port Moresby, withdrawing staff and ending all aid and technical cooperation with PNG. Taiwan has also stopped buying liquefied natural gas from PNG, according to the ministry's statement.
Source: RNZ Pacific
PNG sprinter Kabake Lansana places sixth in Youth Olympic men's 100m final
Papua New Guinea sprinter Kabake Lansana finished sixth in the men's 100m final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The result also came with a new personal best.
Source: Post-Courier
Steven Kuli backs Mamelka Souths rugby league team with K15,000 sponsorship
Anglimp South Waghi businessman Steven Kuli has backed the Mamelka Souths (Kindeng Storms) rugby league team with a K15,000 sponsorship package. The support covers the team's jerseys and registration fees ahead of the NGCB Ipatas Cup.
Source: Post-Courier
Pacific island teams exit the Rugby League World Cup semifinals
All four Pacific island teams in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semifinals lost over the weekend, so none reached the final. Players and coaches said the campaigns were among their best, and the future looks brighter.
Source: RNZ Pacific
Bulldogs halfback Sean O'Sullivan visits Port Moresby to tour PNG Chiefs facilities
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs halfback Sean O'Sullivan arrived in Port Moresby with his wife and daughter for a three-day look at the PNG Chiefs' high-performance facilities. The franchise sees him as a possible halves partner for Jarome Luai, and he has yet to decide on a commitment.
Source: Post-Courier
LPMEL rewards top students at St Mary's Asitavi graduation
LPMEL recognised and rewarded top-performing students at St Mary's Asitavi All Girls' Secondary School's graduation. The ceremony was held on Friday, November 6.
Source: Post-Courier
Panguna launches landowner identification and social mapping awareness program
The Landowner Identification Study and Social Mapping Study awareness program was launched at Panguna Township on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The launch marks a new phase in Panguna's redevelopment.
Source: Post-Courier
LPMEL hands over 20,000-litre water truck to aid drought-hit Buka communities
LPMEL has handed a fully equipped 20,000-litre water truck to the Autonomous Bougainville Government. The truck is aimed at drought-affected communities in Buka.
Source: Post-Courier
Cricket PNG names 14-player PNG Lewas squad for Women's Emerging Nations Trophy
Cricket Papua New Guinea has named a 14-player PNG Lewas squad for the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026. The announcement set out the 14 players selected.
Source: Post-Courier
Palmalmal township launches K8 million solar facility to cut diesel power costs
Palmalmal, in Pomio District, has launched a K8 million solar power facility. The town hopes to reduce its dependence on expensive diesel-powered electricity.
Source: Post-Courier
Former NRL halfback Trent Hodkinson joins PNG Chiefs football department
The PNG Chiefs have welcomed former NRL halfback Trent Hodkinson to their football department. He is set to join the club as its Development and Pathways Coach.
Source: Post-Courier
New digital system helps nurses respond faster at Port Moresby General Hospital
A technology upgrade is improving communication between patients and nurses at Port Moresby General Hospital. The upgrade is making it quicker for nurses to respond to patients.
Source: Post-Courier
Bulldogs halfback Sean O'Sullivan visits Port Moresby to tour PNG Chiefs facilities
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs halfback Sean O'Sullivan has arrived in Port Moresby to inspect the PNG Chiefs' high-performance facilities. The visit comes as the franchise prepares for its inaugural NRL season in 2028.
Source: Post-Courier
Port Moresby Hevi Toktok and Australia partner to build community peacemakers
Port Moresby community leaders are set to receive a Community Justice Fund grant through a partnership between Hevi Toktok and Australia. The support aims to develop skilled local peacemakers and problem-solvers.
Source: Post-Courier
PNG and Australia mark 25 years of K800 million Incentive Fund
Papua New Guinea and Australia marked 25 years of the Incentive Fund development program. The program has put more than K800 million into 95 community projects.
Source: Post-Courier