New Caledonia
'We cannot have peace without independence' - New Caledonia government
New Caledonia will always get into trouble if the case of independence is not taken into consideration," New Caledonia government spokesperson Charles Wea says. Audio
Pro-independence militant leaders arrested in New Caledonia
The arrests come five weeks after pro-independence protests - against a proposed change to voter eligibility at local elections - degenerated into violence, looting and arson.
France committed to the reconstruction of New Caledonia - Macron
France's president Emmanuel Macron has written to New Caledonians, confirming he will not convene the Congress meeting on the controversial amendments.
New Cal's pro-independence group delays congress
New Cal's pro-independence group delays congress. Audio
New Caledonia: FLNKS congress postponed due to differences
The FLNKS is the pro-independence Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front.
New Caledonia in financial strife - budget minister
"We can no longer afford to ensure the smooth operation of New Caledonia due to substantial loss of tax revenues and social contributions."
French Pacific prepares for snap elections with mixed expectations
Most of the incumbent MPs for the French Pacific have announced they will run again.
Macron: New Caledonia changes 'suspended', not withdrawn
During a press conference in Paris, the French President mentioned all of the now-dissolved National Assembly's "pending projects".
9 dead since start of New Caledonia unrest
A man in his thirties was allegedly shot by a gendarme who responded after being targeted, according to initial investigations, the public prosecutor said at the end of May.
What next for New Caledonia with France going to snap election?
The French Constitution says all pending bills left unvoted by the Lower House are cancelled because the dissolution signifies the end of the legislature and therefore of the current ordinary session.
New Caledonia left in limbo as Macron calls for snap elections
New Caledonia left in limbo as Macron calls for snap elections. Audio
'History replaying itself' - PANG on New Caledonia
A group of civil society organisations is writing to Emmanuel Macron calling on him to change his stance toward the indigenous people of New Caledonia.
Air New Zealand halts flights to Nouméa until September
Air New Zealand is pausing its Auckland to Nouméa service due to ongoing violent unrest in New Caledonia.
Noumea crisis seemingly 'forgotten' by France
Noumea crisis seemingly 'forgotten' in France. Audio
'Nobody talks about what is happening here anymore'
People in New Caledonia are disappointed that the riots last month are now being overshadowed by the European elections and the Olympic Games.
Force not the answer in New Caledonia - PANG
Pacific Network on Globalisation "deplores" what they call increasing brutal treatment and repressive force by French police and other armed units against Kanaky youth.
Commercial flights resume from Nouméa
Only a limited number of international flights will be operational, in what AirCalin terms as a "light" and "modified" schedule.
France sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New Caledonia
Minister of the Interior and Overseas Territories Gérald Darmanin says the armoured vehicles will help put an end to all roadblocks and completely re-establish public order.