Stories by Patrick Decloitre

Nouméa-based Véronique Roger-Lacan was in Vanuatu on a four-day visit, where she held talks with the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat.

The French-hosted regional military exercise, "Southern Cross, is this year moving to Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Caledonia TV and its approximately 30 staff face the very real prospect of closure as early as the end of next month.

Véronique Roger-Lacan met with Prime Minister Jotham Napat and discussed a proposed free trade agreement with New Caledonia.

French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls will return to New Caledonia for further political talks one week later than originally planned, according to local media reports.

Several people have been injured after a series of violent confrontations with law enforcement agencies.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that this is its first embassy in the Polynesia area.

French Armed Forces Commander in New Caledonia General Yann Latil was in Vanuatu on Friday where he held meetings with Vanuatu Mobile Forces Commander Colonel Ben Nicholson.

Tourism professionals based in the Pacific region gathered in Nouméa recently in a bid to re-launch destination New Caledonia and rebuild tourism following the deadly May riots of 2024.

A round-up of news from French Pacific territories, including the arrest of a US citizen caught with methamphetamine

Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls left New Caledonia on Saturday after a one-week stay which was marked by the resumption of inclusive political talks on the French territory's future.

A round-up of news from French Pacific territories, including a Cabinet reshuffle in French Polynesia.

The meeting, held behind closed doors at New Caledonia's Congress, was a precursor to further talks scheduled later this week, in negotiation mode.

'Pacific Steller 2025' involved the participation of French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle and its aero naval strike group, as part of the French input.

As the French Minister for Overseas lands in New Caledonia on Saturday to pursue talks on its political future, the situation on the ground has again gained tension over the past few days.

French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls' first two days in New Caledonia have been marred by several clashes with local pro-France.

French mining giant Eramet has announced major changes in its leadership.

New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands province has announced it is facing a staggering debt of approximately €62.8 million.

Mont-Dore Mayor Eddie Lecourieux has signed a security pact with law enforcement authorities, including the Gendarmerie Nationale and the French High Commission.

New Caledonia's post-May 2024 riots' economic and social impact is taking its toll on over 62,000 children returning to school today.

New Caledonia's Football Federation has officially opened its second academy focusing on the 13-15 year old age group.

The seizure resulted from regional intelligence information being shared, including Australian law enforcement authorities.

A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including a bomb scare at an airport in New Caledonia

Manuel Valls has announced he will travel to New Caledonia on 22 February to pursue talks on the French territory's political future.

Talks on the political and economic future of New Caledonia are being held in Noumea and Paris.