New Caledonia

There's a very big bridge to cross before people come to shake hands, says Pacific journalist Nic Maclellan. Audio

As the French Minister for Overseas lands in New Caledonia on Saturday to pursue talks on its political future, the situation on the ground has again gained tension over the past few days.

French mining giant Eramet has announced major changes in its leadership.

New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands province has announced it is facing a staggering debt of approximately €62.8 million.

New Caledonia's post-May 2024 riots' economic and social impact is taking its toll on over 62,000 children returning to school today.

Véronique Roger-Lacan says part of the pro-independence group agrees unfreezing the electoral list "is the way to go", and it will be on the French Overseas Minister's agenda in Nouméa next week.

Manuel Valls has announced he will travel to New Caledonia on 22 February to pursue talks on the French territory's political future.

Air Calédonie announced on Monday that it had cancelled all flights until 5 February due to a mix of "technical" issues and "unfavourable weather conditions".

A congress held by New Caledonia's pro-independence front ended on Sunday with declarations to lead the French Pacific territory to talks with Paris regarding full sovereignty.

New Caledonia's government portfolios and their respective ministers have been announced 13 days after its President was elected.

"I will invite, this January, (New Caledonia's) political forces to come to Paris and open those negotiations."

New Caledonia's mothballed nickel plant, Koniambo nickel appointed a new chairman.