New Caledonia
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.
New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu
New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu. Audio
New Cal policemen facing criminal inquiry following video
New Caledonia policemen facing criminal inquiry following disturbing video. Audio
'France has caused this crisis': Pacific Islands Forum offers support to New Caledonia
"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to…
Footage of French forces officer kicking Kanak man in the head surfaces
Police brutality will further escalate tensions between pro-independence activists and French security forces in New Caledonia, a senior church leader in Nouméa says.
3 Nouméa municipal police officers face prosecution after violent video goes viral
This is after a disturbing video was posted in a neighbourhood watch Facebook group, allegedly implicating them in acts of severe violence against a person they had just arrested.
Macron's gamble on New Caledonia's crisis
In-depth - New Caledonia has been the scene of deadly and destructive riots since 13 May 2024.
French President lifts state of emergency in New Caledonia 'for the time being'
The state of emergency ended at 5am on Tuesday, Nouméa time.
Macron leaves New Caledonia after talks with parties on both sides
Analysis - Macron departed after a whirlwind day of political meetings, but left behind 3000 security personnel and some members of his entourage.
French President arrives in Noumea amid tensions
French President arrives in Noumea amid tensions. Audio
New Caledonia's fires for freedom
Kiwi holiday makers have been air-lifted from New Caledonia, but what kind of mess have they left behind? Audio
French President says 'peace, calm, security' in New Caledonia 'priority of all priorities'
President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
'Plea for dialogue' French Ambassador on New Caledonia
'A plea for dialogue:' French Ambassador to the Pacific on New Caledonia. Audio
'France lost the plot': Journalist weighs in on New Caledonia riots
Liberation "must come" for New Caledonia, says a Kiwi journalist who has worked consistently across the French territories. Audio
'You are not alone' Pacific messages of solidarity for Kanaky
"You are not alone" Pacific messages of solidarity for Kanaky. Audio
NZDF plane on rescue mission to New Caledonia
A New Zealand Defence Force evacuation flight's en route to New Caledonia to pick up Kiwis stranded there due to riots and civil unrest Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Plane heading for New Caledonia to bring Kiwis home
A New Zealand government plane is heading to New Caledonia in the next hour, to assist with bringing New Zealanders home.
Pacific NGO alliance condemns France for 'betrayal of the Kanaky people'
An alliance of over two dozen Pacific non-government organisations has condemned France for what they say is a "betrayal" of New Caledonia's Kanak population.
'Liberation for New Cal's Kanak people must come now' - educator
Liberation for New Cal's kanaky must come now - media educator. Audio