New Caledonia
NZ consul hails long-standing ties with New Caledonia
The consul-general of New Zealand for the French Pacific territories Felicity Roxburgh says New Zealand's presence in New Caledonia is historical.
New Caledonia population keeps shrinking
New Caledonia's population has declined as birth rates keep falling and the pandemic raised death rates.
We check out some of the big stories making Pacific headlines
In Nauru, mobile voting got underway this morning and will continue in the lead up to next week's election. The Tonga Geological Services says eruptions of Tonga's Home Reef Volcano have slowed. The… Audio
NZ looks to strengthen ties with French Pacific territories
And We talanoa to Felicity Roxburgh about New Zealand's efforts to strengthen its political and economic ties with the French Pacific. Audio
Revived Melanesian football cup gives teams much-needed game time
The MSG Prime Minister's Football cup kicks off on Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu featuring six teams.
All camps in New Caledonia independence debate to meet in Paris
Talks involving New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence sides as well as the French state will go ahead in Paris next month.
Anti-independence groups say referendum delay is not an option
Anti-independence groups in New Caledonia say the date of the referendum on a new statute for the territory "is not an option but an engagement".
New overseas minister told by French president to 'find a solution'
France's new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean Francois Carenco was told to 'find a Solution' to the impasse in New Caledonia.
France defers referendum on new statute for New Caledonia
Plans to hold a referendum in New Caledonia next year on a new statute for the territory are being deferred.
New Caledonia's FLNKS now wants to meet French minister
New Caledonia's FLNKS now say they will meet with French junior overseas minister Jean-Francois Carenco after they previously ruled out meeting him last month.
News in French for 8 September 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
