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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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Laia backed to shock Aussie opponent
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (212+ words) PAPUA New Guinea boxing prospect Fidelis Laia has received a strong vote of confidence from his manager Glenn Azar ahead of his Gold Coast showdown against Australian Jae Larsen. Azar believes Laia has the boxing ability, athleticism and punching power…...
BSP joins PNG Chiefs | The National
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (541+ words) THE country’s Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) yesterday announced a massive A$20 million (about K64.1 million) sponsorship package with the PNG Chiefs from next year through to 2030. When the 19th National Rugby League (NRL) franchise run onto the field in…...
Kumuls call-up | The National
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (349+ words) PAPUA New Guinea’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 campaign has received a major boost, with Parramatta forward Luca Moretti and Manly back Josh Feledy declaring their eligibility for the Kumuls. Former captain Kyle Laybutt is also in line for a surprise…...
Barker praises London players
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (298+ words) THE recent success of the Papua New Guinean players at London Broncos is an important part of their development, both on and off the field, says SP PNG Hunters chief executive officer Scott Barker. “The best part for me is…...
AFL PNG teams off to Cairns for challenge
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (370+ words) YOUNG Papua New Guineans representing the country in this month’s Australian Football League South Pacific Challenge International Tour in the Under-17 category will leave today for the Sept 11-14 games in Cairns, Australia. Upon their return, the U15 men and women teams…...
Coach Tepend proud of Kandes debut season
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (329+ words) KANDES Rugby League head coach Stanley Tepend has described the club’s first season in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup as a “wonderful” experience, despite their heartbreaking exit in the preliminary final. Kandes’ impressive debut campaign came to an end after they…...
Caledonians cut short PNG’s U19 hopes
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (233+ words) NEW Caledonia stormed into the semi-final round of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship after dismantling Papua New Guinea 7-0 in their final Group A clash yesterday in Samoa. PNG entered the match buoyed by their 4-2 win over Samoa on Friday, but confidence…...
Gurias conquer | The National
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (295+ words) THE East New Britain Agmark Gurias will meet PRK Mendi Muruks in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup rugby league grand final this Sunday. The stage was set after the Gurias edged out newcomers Kandes Rugby League Club 20-18 in the preliminary final…...
Southern Highlands forms kickboxing association
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (275+ words) SOUTHERN Highlands has taken a major step in developing kickboxing with the official establishment of the Southern Highlands Kickboxing Association. The association was formed during a special annual general meeting at the Taurama Aquatic Centre in Port Moresby last Thursday....
National youth authority partners with kickboxing
1+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) YOUNG athletes were encouraged to embrace discipline, respect and personal growth as part of their sporting journey, as the National Youth Development Authority lent its voice to the NGCB Kickboxing Last Man Standing tournament, held at the Taurama Aquatic Centre....