New Caledonia
Pro-independence FLNKS congress agrees to talks
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 announced
New Caledonia's government portfolios and their respective ministers have been announced 13 days after its President was elected.
New French PM wants New Caledonia talks to resume this month
"I will invite, this January, (New Caledonia's) political forces to come to Paris and open those negotiations."
New Caledonia nickel firm appoints new chair
New Caledonia's mothballed nickel plant, Koniambo nickel appointed a new chairman.
Alcide Ponga is New Caledonia's new president
His election came after the first attempt to elect a President failed to bring out a sufficient majority.
New Caledonia political crisis costs one third of multi-million French package
An emergency 231-million-Euro French package for New Caledonia has been reduced by one third because of the French Pacific territory's current political crisis.
Block resignation topples New Caledonia's government
A block resignation means the whole government of New Caledonia is deemed to have resigned, and should now act in a caretaker mode.
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
As French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has fallen to a motion of no confidence just three months after coming to office, New Caledonia is among the major victims.
Peters embarks on three-day visit to New Caledonia
The New Zealand Foreign Minister's schedule will include meetings with "a wide range of government, political, business and civil society leaders" from 3 to 5 December.
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc said even though there remained some "sensitive areas", New Caledonia was on the path to experiencing a "return to normal".
Kanak pro-independence leader to remain in French jail
This followed an earlier ruling on 22 October 2024 from the Court of Cassation, which is tasked to rule on possible procedural mistakes in earlier judgements.
Union Calédonienne unveils plans for New Caledonia's political future
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party unveiled the main outcome of its Congress last weekend, including its plans for the French Pacific territory's political future.
'Monumental social crisis' looms in New Caledonia, warns business sector
Small and medium business federation president Nicole Moreau says the crisis following the May 2024 riots was not only human and economic, but also social.
New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands president disqualified for next provincial elections
President Jacques Lalié has been disqualified to contest the next provincial elections after he was found guilty of "favouritism" on Tuesday.
What impact might Emmanuel Tjibaou have in New Caledonia
Tjibaou, the son of the assassinated pro-independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, is also one of the two New Caledonian representatives in the French legislature.
Great Chief Boarat killed in involuntary homicide attack
New Caledonia's chiefly community is mourning the death of Great Chief William Boarat, from the district of Koumac (far north-eastern tip of the main island of New Caledonia).
