New Caledonia
Questions remain over voting eligibity in New Caledonia
With provincial elections in New Caledonia set down for November, the question of who will be eligible to vote is again entering the debating chamber. Audio
Air NZ to resume Auckland-Nouméa flights from November
Air New Zealand ceased flights between Auckland and the French territory's capital, Nouméa on 15 June 2024, at the height of violent civil unrest.
New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili
New Caledonia and French Polynesia are both in the UN's list of non-self-governing territories to be decolonised, respectively since 1986 and 2013.
New Cal's political future remains unclear
One year after deadly violence broke out in New Caledonia, there's still no solution in sight for the French territory's political future. Audio
New Caledonia's political future 'not a Pacific problem', says Ponga
The president of the government of New Caledonia says that "meddling in our domestic political affairs" is not welcome. Audio
Uncertainty over New Cal's status remain a year on since riots
This week marks a year since civil unrest erupted in Kanaky New Caledonia. Audio
New Caledonia riots one year on: 'Like the country was at war'
Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New Caledonia burned.
New Caledonia tightens security ahead of riots' first anniversary after failed talks
This follows confrontations between law enforcement and violent groups last week, including incidents of arson, stone-throwing and vehicles being set on fire.
No outcome after three days of political talks
New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's future status.
Winston Peters concludes 'constructive visit' to New Caledonia
The Deputy Prime Minsiter said the goal was to listen and learn, and to demonstrate NZ's support for the continuation of dialogue on New Caledonia's institutional future.
French minister wants all parties to own their responsibilities
![Union Calédonienne President Emmanuel Tjibaou [blue shirt] and other participants at the pro-independence FLNKS convention in Yaté, New Caledonia on 26 April 2025 – PHOTO RRB](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--WoPRj6U---/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1745866033/4K87AHG_Union_Cal_donienne_President_Emmanuel_Tjibaou_blue_shirt_and_other_participants_at_the_pro_independence_FLNKS_convention_in_Yat_New_Caledonia_on_26_April_2025_PHOTO_RRB_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia for the third time in two months, has again called all sides to live up to their responsibilities.
