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Mother’s giving birth on cold floors, Prof. Mola describes it as ‘Crisis’

At the Port Moresby General Hospital, mothers are giving birth on the floor.

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Sharks clinch Nelson Saroa Cup with dominant display

The Gereka Sharks have been officially crowned the 2026 Rigo Coast Nines champions after defeating the Kido Gigiras 32-8 in a one-sided grand final at the Gabone Rugby League oval over the weekend.

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PNG Air flight aborts takeoff at Goroka airport after bird swarm on runway

A PNG Air flight safely aborted its takeoff at Goroka Airport on Monday morning after a large flock of birds crossed the runway, causing the aircraft’s tires to deflate during an emergency stop.

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Four graduate in US under Yer Foundation

Four Papua New Guinean students have graduated from a tertiary institution in the United States under the sponsorship of the Yer Foundation.

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West Sepik PHA partners with CPL to boost health services

The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority [WSPHA] has signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] with City Pharmacy Limited [CPL Group] to strengthen the supply of essential medicines, medical consumables, and laboratory equipment in the province.

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Tribal fighting module launched to tackle law and order issues in Tari

The Hela Education Services has launched a new Tribal Fighting Module under its Personal Development and Guidance program, aiming to address long-standing law and order problems through education.

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Two murdered in Dagua

Authorities in Wewak, East Sepik have confirmed two deaths following a violent confrontation at Kauk village within the last 24 hours.

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Maru urges forest authority to start on special projects

Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has challenged the PNG Forest Authority to commence work on its special forest projects.

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Highlands region accounts for 68% of nation’s deadly oral cancer toll, says specialist

Papua New Guinea is now facing a growing oral cancer crisis, with health experts warning that the disease is killing more people at an alarming rate as new patients continue to arrive at hospitals every day.

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Chiefs coup: PNG locks in premiership-winning coach as Peters’ right-hand man

The PNG Chiefs have pulled off a massive off-field coup for their inaugural 2028 NRL campaign, securing the services of premiership-winning Burleigh Bears coach Luke Burt.

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