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Hundreds of bystanders watch Kepari Leniata, a woman accused of witchcraft, being burned alive (AAP)

Witch hunts in PNG linked to jealousy

Deadly violence linked to witch hunts is an increasingly visible problem in Papua New Guinea.

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The new laws follow a series of violent crimes against women in PNG (NZN)

PNG death penalty 'horrific' - Amnesty

Amnesty International has condemned Papua New Guinea's decision to expand its use of the death penalty to a wider range of crimes.

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Comedians Michele A'Court (L) and Jeremy Elwood (C) visit a coffee plantation in Papua New Guinea (Photo: Fairtrade ANZ)

Making fair trade funny

Two comedians are doing their best to make light of a serious issue.

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Strong earthquake in Papua New Guinea

A powerful earthquake has shaken Papua New Guinea's northern coast, and disaster authorities haven't been able to contact residents near the epicentre.

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Two charged in PNG ‘witch’ burning

Papua New Guinea police have charged two people with the grisly killing of a woman who was tortured and burned alive in front of hundreds of people.

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The snake's tail whipped around in 400km/h winds

VIDEO: Snake flies Qantas

A snake has defied the odds and survived a trip from Australia to Papua New Guinea on the wing of a Qantas jet.

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Governor and MP Julie Soso (Photo: Facebook)

Polygamy in PNG under scrutiny

A Papua New Guinean politician says she plans to introduce legislation to outlaw polygamy.

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Weather, pilot blamed for PNG crash

A plane carrying five people, including two New Zealanders, burst into flames in Papua New Guinea in 2010.

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in Papua New Guinea (AAP)

Prince of Wales enjoys PNG

Prince Charles says coming to Papua New Guinea as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee tour makes him feel old.

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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall  (Reuters)

PNG crowd to welcome royals

A crowd of several thousand has turned up at Port Moresby to witness the arrival of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall  (Reuters)

PNG readies for Charles and Camilla tour

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will kick off a 13-day tour of the southern hemisphere with a visit to Papua New Guinea today.

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The company operating the helicopter has contacted the families of the employees (Photo: HeviLift)

Bodies of PNG chopper crash victims found

Search crews have found the bodies of three men who went missing when their helicopter crashed in Papua New Guinea last week.

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The Bell 206 chopper went missing last Friday (Photo: HeviLift)

Pieces of missing helicopter found in PNG

Searchers combing the Papua New Guinea jungle for the wreckage of a helicopter with a New Zealand pilot aboard say a villager has found pieces of the wrecked chopper.

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Peter O’Neill (Reuters)

More PNG troops bolster Highlands security

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force has sent two more groups of soldiers to the Highlands region to help provide security during the expanded election period.

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The Hevilift helicopter has been missing since Thursday (file: Hevilift)

Missing PNG chopper was in favourable conditions - employer

The intensive search for a chopper missing in PNG with a New Zealander and two Australians on board will resume today by air and on the ground.

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New Zealander Captain Antony Annan and two others have been missing since Friday (HeviLift)

Missing NZer's brother died in plane crash

The New Zealander who was aboard a helicopter missing in Papua New Guinea is from a family that has already lost a son in a light plane crash in Australia.

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The search continues for the missing crew of the helicopter (Hevilift)

NZer missing in PNG named

The New Zealander missing in Papua New Guinea after a possible helicopter crash has been named.

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Somewhere in the thick inhospitable jungle, the helicopter has gone down

Few clues for NZer missing in PNG video

Hopes are rapidly fading for a New Zealander and two Australians missing in dense jungle in Papua New Guinea, after their helicopter is believed to have crashed.

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The operating company has notified the families of those involved  (Photo: Hevilift)

Search continues for missing Kiwi in PNG helicopter crash

The search for a helicopter missing in Papua New Guinea with a New Zealand pilot on board will continue at first light this morning.

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Officials at Gaire village conducted peaceful polling where thousands of villagers braved the heat. (Tarami Legei/Post-Courier)

Thousands in PNG’s capital turn out to vote in polls

Thousands of voters in Papua New Guinea’s National Capital District (NCD) went to the polls today in all three open electorates and the regional seat.

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