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Macron, top leaders open New Caledonia's summit in Paris
A delegation from political leaders as well as representatives from New Caledonia's economic and civil society have converged to Paris over the past few days.
Record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off New Caledonia
The drugs were found in the Panama-flagged vessel named SM Dante, which had left Peru in May and was headed to Australia.
Macron invites all New Caledonia stakeholders for Paris talks
The confirmation came on Thursday in the form of a letter sent individually to an undisclosed list of recipients.
Téin released after appeal fails
A Court of Appeal in Paris on Thursday ruled for the release of Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin from custody, almost one year after his arrest in New Caledonia.
Macron talks New Caledonia at Pacific-France summit
Macron dedicated a significant part of his address to the situation in New Caledonia.
Téin release postponed after appeal
A Parisian appellate court has delayed the release of New Caledonia's Kanak pro-independence leader, Christian Téin, from custody following an appeal by prosecutors.
Former Congress staffer allowed to return to New Caledonia
One of seven people transferred to mainland France almost a year ago, following the May 2024 riots in New Caledonia, has been allowed to return home.
French politicians in New Caledonia this week, its future still at stalemate
The latest round of discussions, earlier this month, ended in a stalemate.
Air NZ to resume Auckland-Nouméa flights from November
Air New Zealand ceased flights between Auckland and the French territory's capital, Nouméa on 15 June 2024, at the height of violent civil unrest.
New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili
New Caledonia and French Polynesia are both in the UN's list of non-self-governing territories to be decolonised, respectively since 1986 and 2013.
New Caledonia tightens security ahead of riots' first anniversary after failed talks
This follows confrontations between law enforcement and violent groups last week, including incidents of arson, stone-throwing and vehicles being set on fire.
No outcome after three days of political talks
New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's future status.
New Caledonia talks on political future continue
Talks about New Caledonia's political future were progressing slowly between Manuel Valls and all sides of the political spectrum.
Winston Peters to meet French minister in New Caledonia this week
The New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister travels to Nouméa today, where he will hold talks with visiting French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls.
French minister wants all parties to own their responsibilities
Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia for the third time in two months, has again called all sides to live up to their responsibilities.
ANZAC services held across Pacific
The ANZAC Day Dawn service ceremony in New Caledonia was attended by a larger-than-usual number of representatives from the region.
First Pacific Islander installed Archbishop of Nouméa, Wallis-and-Futuna, and Vanuatu
Monsignor Susitino Sionepoe, 60, from Wallis-and Futuna, was officially installed on Saturday.
Leaked 'working paper' on political future sparks concern
However, the French government's Minister for Overseas says the document is not a "unilateral position".
8-year-old boy dies in quicksand in French Polynesia
Three people are dead, two of them children, following two separate fishing incidents in French Polynesia.
Le Franc replaced as New Caledonia’s High Commissioner
The French government has appointed Jacques Billant, 65, whose career involves a long stint in the French military, as the new High Commissioner.
Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin to remain in French jail
Téin is the head of a Field Action Coordinating Cell that organised a series of marches and demonstrations that later degenerated into months of civil unrest in New Caledonia.
No deal for New Caledonia, talks to continue later this month
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has returned to Paris Tuesday, without any deal as yet regarding the French Pacific territory's political future.
French overseas minister back in New Caledonia for fresh round of talks
Less than a month after his previous visit, Manuel Valls intends to further talks on the French Pacific territory's political future.
French Pacific ambassador meets MSG officials
Nouméa-based Véronique Roger-Lacan was in Vanuatu on a four-day visit, where she held talks with the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat.
French regional military exercise moves to Wallis
The French-hosted regional military exercise, "Southern Cross, is this year moving to Wallis and Futuna Islands.