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The National is the top-selling newspaper in Papua New Guinea. Headquartered in Port Moresby, it has offices in Five (5) centres: Lae, Mount Hagen, Kokopo, Madang and Goroka. We have two printing plants and the paper is simultaneously printed in the capital city of Port Moresby and the industrial city of Lae. The Natio
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52 refused bail over unlawful protest
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (319+ words) FIFTY-TWO persons who were allegedly involved in an unlawful protest in Port Moresby last week have been refused bail and are expected to appear in court today, police say. NCD Met Supt Warrick Simatab said 30 women were among the 52 who…...
Police unit attacked at Raicoast
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (315+ words) A POLICE unit in Madang were attacked in a remote area of Raicoast while trying to pursue six wanted suspects allegedly linked to a wilful murder case and other related criminal activities, police say. Provincial police commander Supt Robert Baim…...
Abide by the law, say city police | The National
1+ week, 3+ day ago (163+ words) PORT Moresby police commander Benjamin Turi has warned residents and visitors to obey the law, saying police will continue to act against lawbreakers despite limited manpower. Turi issued the warning after a man was arrested and refused bail for allegedly…...
No room for thugs | The National
1+ week, 4+ day ago (252+ words) POLICE will be out in full force this Sunday during the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup major semi-final rugby league match between the East New Britain Agmark Gurias and Kandes Rugby League Club at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. National…...
PMSA suspended, not players
1+ week, 4+ day ago (409+ words) THE two-year suspension of the Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) by the national football body will not affect PMSA players selected for representative duties. Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) general secretary Ahmjad Tekwie yesterday confirmed that the suspension only…...
Madang police operation targets gang activities
1+ week, 4+ day ago (185+ words) A 14-DAY mini police operation is focused on disrupting the activities of a gang and restoring peace among communities in Madang. Provincial police commander Supt Robert Baim issued a warning to the gang members, saying they would continue their crackdown…...
Billions spent on men's violence 'after damage done'
1+ week, 6+ day ago (313+ words) MELBOURNE: Billions of dollars are being poured into domestic and family violence responses, but is little invested into services to stop men’s violence from happening in the first place. This is according to new research based on expertise from 150 Australian…...
Four NCD officers tie the knot
2+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) A WEDDING ceremony for four policemen attached with the Task Force 10 in the National Capital District (NCD) was held last week at the Gordon Police Barracks. The ceremony was officiated by NCD police chaplain Fr Michael Lau, who reminded the…...
Families release bodies of victims
2+ week, 5+ day ago (259+ words) GRIEVING families and members of the public gathered at Nonga, East New Britain on Sunday for a church service and the release of the 13 bodies of victims of the recent boating tragedy to their families. The gathering organised by the…...
Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major drug bust
2+ week, 6+ day ago (236+ words) JAKARTA: Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country’s biggest drug busts, with 10 crew members arrested, a senior narcotics official said. The National Narcotics Agency said in a statement late on…...