New Caledonia
'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).
Mixed reactions to Tjibaou's election to New Caledonia pro-independence party
Within the pro-independence camp, the two main moderate parties UPM and PALIKA have reacted favourably, although they have recently distanced themselves from UC.
Emmanuel Tjibaou elected president of pro-independence Union Calédonienne
Tjibaou's election on Sunday comes as UC's former leader, Daniel Goa, 71, announced last week he did not intend to seek another mandate.
New Cal football team through to the OFC semi-finals
The New Caledonian national men's football team are two games away from potentially qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Audio
New Caledonia's pro-independence movement struggling to maintain united front
There's been a flurry of news conferences from several pro-independence parties, all clarifying their respective stance and relationship with the FLNKS. Audio
Founding party leaves pro-independence FLNKS umbrella 'until further notice'
New Caledonia's Progressist Union in Melanesia (UPM), one of the historic founding members of FLNKS, has announced its official withdrawal from the pro-independence umbrella. Audio
Sovereignty ideas tossed about during New Caledonia visit
The French National Assembly and Senate presidents, Yaël Braun-Pivet and Gérard Larcher, met and held talks with a wide range of stakeholders. Audio
Top French Parliament duo in New Caledonia for three days
Analysis - The chairs of both French Parliament's upper and lower Houses arrived in New Caledonia on Sunday night for a crucial three-day visit.
Cook Islands Prime Minister calls for easing of tensions in New Caledonia
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has returned from New Caledonia saying it is not a simple "black and white situation".
Australian-backed Pacific police force an option to quell 'tension' in New Caledonia, Pacific leaders say
Fiji's prime minister says he is willing to personally intervene in New Caledonia's push for independence as the impasse over the way forward for the conflict-ridden French territory continues.
What is the outcome of Forum leaders fact-finding mission?
The French territory is grappling with the aftermath of rioting and violence which left 13 dead and the destruction of dozens of businesses.
Forum troika's visit highlights value of regionalism for New Caledonia
The three-day visit to from Pacific leaders seems to have triggered a new sense of awareness locally about the values of Pacific regional mechanisms of "talanoa", writes Patrick Decloitre.
Pacific leaders' visit to Nouméa: Mapou says New Caledonia at a 'turning point',
A three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders, has wrapped up in Nouméa. Audio
