French court clears accused Kanak leader to return to New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A Paris appeal court has confirmed that Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin is now cleared to return to New Caledonia. In September, a panel of judges had pronounced they...

How France’s political dramas threaten more instability in violence-wracked New Caledonia

The unprecedented political crisis in France is increasingly being felt thousands of kilometres away in the South Pacific. On October 16, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence motions – one by just 18 votes. He is...

New Caledonia’s FLNKS rejects election delay, urges vote next month

New Caledonia’s FLNKS rejects Paris’ plan to delay elections, warning of renewed unrest and calling for the vote to proceed next month under current rules. The Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), New Caledonia’s main...

New Caledonia pro-independence group opposes postponement of regional elections

​​​​​​​ISTANBUL The pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in the French territory of New Caledonia voiced opposition Friday to the postponement of the island’s regional elections, calling on Paris to hold the vote...

Pro-independence group in New Caledonia opposes election postponement

The Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in New Caledonia criticized plans to postpone the island’s regional elections, urging Paris to hold the vote next month using the current electoral roll. FLNKS members expressed...

FIBA Statement on the games New Caledonia-Solomon Islands of the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - FIBA was informed by the New Caledonia Basketball Federation of its decision not to participate in the Bronze Medal Matches against the Solomon Islands at the FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup for...

French Senate endorses postponement of New Caledonia's provincial elections

France s Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, delivers general political remarks to members of Senate, in Paris Photo: AFP / Magali Cohen A controversial piece of legislation to postpone the date for New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections...

Vanuatu Tourism Office Provides Update on Air Connectivity Between New Caledonia and Vanuatu

PORT VILA, VANUATU – Wednesday, October 15, 2025: The Vanuatu Tourism Office yesterday released an update on the current air connectivity between New Caledonia and Vanuatu, detailing existing services and upcoming temporary adjustments. Current...

Kanak leader cleared to return to New Caledonia, court confirms

Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Tein, head of the CCAT (Cellule de Coordination des Actions de Terrain), poses prior a press conference in Montpellier, Southern France, on June 18, 2025. On June 12, 2025, a French court freed independence...

Samoa U17 women set for World Cup debut against France

Source: OFC History is about to be made! Next week, the Samoa U-17 Women’s team will proudly represent their island nation on the global stage for the very first time at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Led by coach Juan Chang Urrea,...

France to discuss reforming overseas territory New Caledonia's statute by year-end, PM says

(Reuters) -The French government will discuss an institutional reform for the overseas territory of New Caledonia by year end, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told lawmakers on Tuesday. “The government will propose discussion of this text before...

TV guide: Where and how to watch the AUSvIND white-ball series

Australia: Foxtel and Kayo Sports India plus Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: JioStar (formerly Disney Star) United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland: TNT Sports New Zealand: Sky NZ Cook Islands, Fiji,...

Chanel Has Updated Its Best-Selling Men’s Fragrance

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photo: Retailer Bleu de Chanel is inescapable. Since the original eau de toilette launched in 2010, it has consistently been ranked in the top-ten best-selling men’s fragrances in the U.S. Chanel perfumer Jacques...

Aliyev says tensions between Azerbaijan and France have been resolved

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Ever heard of New Caledonia? The tiny nation is two wins from the World Cup

GIBRALTAR -- Germain Haewegene has a mischievous, excitable grin. The New Caledonia forward has just scored the second goal in his country's 2-0 friendly win against Gibraltar, though he knows he has a long night ahead of him. A bus will collect...

New minister in ‘rollercoaster’ French politics causes concern in New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a Minister for Overseas has caused significant concern, including in New...

Franco-Azerbaijani Relations: New Caledonia, “Baku Initiative Group,” and Energy Diplomacy

Azerbaijan: Fuels and Dictatorship Against the backdrop of allegations made in the ARTE documentary “Azerbaijan: Fossil Fuels and Dictatorship” about Baku’s interference in France’s internal affairs, relations between the two countries have grown...

New Caledonia sees first signs of tourism recovery after 2024 unrest

New Caledonia’s tourism sector is showing early signs of recovery after a dramatic collapse in visitor numbers following violent riots in May last year. Figures from New Caledonia Tourism show arrivals from New Zealand plummeted to just nine...

New French Overseas Minister's appointment causes concern in New Caledonia

France’s newly-appointed Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou Photo: Assemblée Nationale As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a new Minister for Overseas has caused significant...

Yann Quenet: From France to Canada in a 4m boat

French micro voyager Yann Quenet is currently transporting his home-built 4m boat across Canada ahead of a Pacific crossing in the spring Yann Quenet has nothing to prove. The Breton solo sailor has already sailed 31,000nm around the world in his...