New Caledonia
Cook Islands discusses statehood with New Caledonia
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with President of New Caledonia, Louis Mapou, this week to strengthen support and discuss future collaborations.
Prime Minister Brown committed to New Caledonia mission
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is committed and looking forward to partake in the high-level Pacific Islands Forum Troika-led mission to New Caledonia.
Pacific media in midst of geopolitical rivalry
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Pacific Islands, Regional
Geopolitics in the Pacific has become so intense that it permeates the national life of some island countries. Jostling for influence between the United States, China, their allies and partners was one of the hot topics of the recently concluded 2024 Pacific International Media Conference in Suva, Fiji (July 4-6) hosted jointly by the University of the South Pacific Journalism Programme, the Pacific Island News Association (PINA) and the Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN). By Shailendra Bahadur Singh and Amit Sarwal.
EU elections, Olympics overshadow New Caledonia crisis
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
People in New Caledonia are disappointed that the riots last month are now being overshadowed by the Parliament elections and the Olympic Games.
New Caledonia separatists defy French efforts to unblock roads
Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia have refused to abandon roadblocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.
Home detention for New Caledonia unrest ringleaders, Tiktok banned
Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The presumed ringleaders of the unrest in New Caledonia have been placed in home detention and the social network TikTok has been banned as French security forces struggle to restore law and order.
Cook Islanders caught in food shortages amid Nouméa unrest
Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Cook Islanders residing in Nouméa, New Caledonia, are concerned about food stocks as the violent unrest, which has claimed five lives, begins to subside.
Cook Islanders in Nouméa on ‘high alert’ as violence erupts
Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Cook Islanders residing in Nouméa are on high alert amidst the violent unrest unfolding in New Caledonia’s capital over proposed constitutional changes. Rashneel Kumar and Losirene Lacanivalu report.
New Caledonian pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A pro-independence activist in New Caledonia is warning France to immediately halt planned constitution amendments or face "war".
‘A win for all Kanak people’ says first indigenous Harvard graduate
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonian Joe Xulue has made history by becoming the first person of Kanak heritage to graduate from Harvard University in the US.
New Caledonia's FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement says the advice of the International Court of Justice is being sought over the contested 2021 referendum on independence from France.
New Caledonian provincial president retrial ordered
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Last year, the Appeal Court in New Caledonia gave the president of New Caledonia's Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine a suspended four-month prison sentence, and fined him $US10,000.
Pacific news in brief
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
October 19
Cruise ships to return to New Caledonia after long absence
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Cruise ship tourism in New Caledonia will resume in the autumn after a two-and-a-half year disruption due to covid-19.
Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.
New Caledonia province begins monkeypox vaccination campaign
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's southern region has started a vaccination campaign against monkeypox.
Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.
New Caledonia and Vanuatu sign memorandum for marine cable
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the governments of Vanuatu and New Caledonia last Friday afternoon effectively paves the way for a second submarine cable instalment from Port Vila to Lifou, in New Caledonia.
New Caledonian separatists sign MoU with West Papua counterparts
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), which wants independence from Indonesia.
New Caledonia's Backes joins French government
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The president of New Caledonia's Southern Province Sonia Backes has been given a post in France's reshuffled and enlarged 42-member government.
