Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, a Tribe Still Uses Shells as Money
VICE Asia takes a closer look at the fascinating culture of the Tolai people, who barter everyday goods like rice and cooking oil for shells
Police, soldiers attack Papua New Guinea parliament over unpaid bonuses
The attack resulted in broken windows, assaulted security forces and damaged property
A Boat Full of Cocaine Is Missing Near Australia, Waiting to Be Found
The vessel was abandoned by drug-smuggling pirates with more than $50 million worth of coke on board.
Papua New Guinea plans to find out how Facebook is being used — by completely blocking it
“This will allow genuine people with real identities to use the social network responsibly.”
Australia Wants to Help Turn Manus Island Into a Tourist Hotspot
White sandy beaches, friendly locals, offshore detention centres.
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Tap Into Kaiit’s Natural Soul Energy
Ahead of her performance at Off the Grid festival, we caught up with the rising neo-soul artist.
Priest Chains Himself to the Gates of Kirribilli House to Protest Manus
Father Rod Bower is locked onto Malcolm Turnbull's house, calling for the PM to "close Nauru and Manus."
Footage Emerges of PNG Guards Beating Manus Detainees With Iron Bars
The video was shot yesterday, when PNG police stormed the former Australian detention centre.
Manus Blockade at Breaking Point as PNG Police Allegedly Attack Detainees
Peter Dutton has confirmed a "police operation" is underway inside the controversial detention centre.
Letters From the Men of Manus Island
VICE asked the men barricaded inside the detention centre: What do you want to tell the people of Australia?