As Papua New Guineas National Broadcaster, the NBC exists to;
Reflect the drive for national unity
Express the culture, characteristics, affairs, opinions and needs of the poeple in various parts of the country and in particular rural areas
Co operate with the Government in broadcasting social, political and economic extension programs, and educational content
Preserve and stimulate pride in PNGs indigenous and traditional cultural heritage
It is a duty to provide balanced, objective and impartial services. And it must take extreme care in broadcasting material that could inflame racial and sectional feelings