A series of expeditions by WWF scientists into previously unexplored areas of tropical rainforest in Papua New Guinea have revealed at least eight new orchid species previously unknown to science.
Of the checklist, 68% of the plants in New Guinea are found only on the island. Orchids accounted for 20% of the flora in Papua New Guinea and 17% of Indonesian New Guinea. Tree species accounted ...
capping off a blockbuster night for Australia after Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson scored a record six tries during Australia's 84-0 rout of Papua New Guinea to kick off the Pacific Championships.
The Kiwi Ferns defeated the PNG Orchids 36-0 in a match that will decide who advances to the Women's Pacific Championship final, on next weekend. Kick-off is at 3:55pm NZT. Follow all the action ...