Nic Maclellan
New Caledonia primed to discuss new statute
New Caledonia primed to discuss new statute to replace Noumea Accord. Audio
Pacific leaders meet diverse groups in New Caledonia
Pacific leaders appreciative of being able to meet with diverse groups in New Caledonia. Audio
Veteran Pacific journalist assesses the state of New Caledonia
Islands Business journalist, Nic Mclellan, is in New Caledonia for the first time since the rioting began on May 13th. Audio
New Caledonia in limbo as France's political chaos drags on
The two men who were shot in New Caledonia on Thursday takes the death toll to 13 people after months of unrest in the French Pacific territory. Audio
New Caledonia unrest has reverbrations in Congress
There has been a major political shift in New Caledonia's congress amid ongoing unrest in the troubled French territory. Audio
More armoured vehicles shipped to New Caledonia
More police equipment has been sent to the troubled New Caledonian capital this week where another death has ocurred amid ongoing unrest in the French Territory. Audio
Kanak person wins one of two seats in French National Assembly
For the first time in 38 years, France will have a Kanak person - an indigenous New Caledonian -- representing the French territory in Parliament in Paris. Pro-independence Emmanuel Tjibaou jee-bow… Audio
More violent clashes in New Caledonia
In New Caledonia, more violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces. It comes after some of the pro-independence leaders who've been arrested have been sent to prisons in… Audio
New Caledonia airport re-opened after civil unrest
New Caledonia's international airport re-opened yesterday as the conflict there continues to settle down. Long-time New Caledonia watcher and a correspondent for Islands Business magazine Nic… Audio
The tiny nations that want to stand alone
The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy Audio
The tiny nations that want to stand alone
The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy
AudioGovt receives approval from France for flight to New Caledonia
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home from Nouméa on Friday. Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
French president Emmanuel Macron heads to New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia to resume talks with local leaders and find a "political solution" to the ongoing crisis. Islands Business Magazine… Audio
Death toll rises in New Caledonia
French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. Audio
Extra police arrive in New Caledonia
Correspondent for the Islands Business Magazine, Nic Maclellan speaks to Lisa Owen about the violent unrest in New Caledonia Audio
Marshall Islands reflects on 70th nuclear test anniversary
Marshall Islands reflects on 70th nuclear test anniversary. Audio
New Cal independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'
New Cal pro-independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'. Audio
French President half-way through Pacific tour
French President half-way through Pacific tour. Audio
French President begins tour of the Pacific
French President begins tour of the Pacific. Audio