MSG stands in solidarity with FLNKS

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has reaffirmed its support for the UN Fourth Committee resolution on Kanaky–New Caledonia, adopted on 16 October 2025 in New York, and urged all parties to engage in peaceful and good-faith dialogue, grounded...

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...

Cyclone threat: Elevated risk for NZ as Aus braces for volatile season

“Once over this threshold, the rate at which tropical cyclones can intensify generally increases with higher ocean temperatures,” Domensino said. In some northern Australian regions, ocean temperatures have peaked at 31C, which is in the top 10%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How to get tickets to The Ashes in Australia: Late availability on cricket and cruise deals with Sydney Test tickets

IT’S not too late to bag some last-minute tickets to see The Ashes in Australia this winter. And cricket fans can tack on a sensational cruise to their trip Down Under to transform their holiday to a tip of a lifetime. Sign up for the Sport...

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...

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...

Morocco U17 faces Portugal in must-win World Cup clash

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENWednesday 5 November 2025 - 16:11 Morocco’s under-17 football team will face Portugal on Thursday in Doha, looking to secure a crucial victory in their second group-stage match at the FIFA U17...

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...

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...

Fires damage Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in New Zealand and New Caledonia

TE HAUKE, New Zealand — Two meetinghouses of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand and New Caledonia sustained damages after fires broke out in both buildings on Sunday. Church officials said a fire sparked at a chapel in...

French PM’s resignation deepens uncertainty in New Caledonia

A New Caledonia expert says the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is fuelling uncertainty in the territory. Denise Fisher, Australia's former Consul General to New Caledonia, said the political disruption in Paris is putting...

Fires Damage Latter-day Saints Chapels in New Zealand and New Caledonia

TE HAUKE, New Zealand — Two meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were damaged by fires on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The first fire broke out early in the morning at a chapel in Te Hauke, located in the Hawke's Bay...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...

Sports tourism is an untapped gold mine

SPORTS How rugby league and other international sports are quietly transforming the PNG economy IT is that time of the year again when international rugby league fever sweeps across Papua New Guinea. The air is thick with anticipation, flags fly...

No games in Lae: MSG Cup matches shifted to Port Moresby

The refurbished Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium in Lae (Image: Supplied) The Host Organizing Committee has confirmed that no MSG Prime Minister’s Cup games will be played at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae, after the venue failed to meet FIFA...