New Caledonia

The national carrier ceased flights between Auckland and the French territory's capital, Nouméa on 15 June, amid violent civil unrest.

New Zealand should join others in calling New Caledonia's third independence referendum invalid, one of the founders of the Kanaky Aotearoa Solidarity Network says.

New Caledonia's Catholic community is in shock and disbelief as two of its historic missions have been burnt down by rioters this week.

Analysis - New Caledonia's Southern province is facing a barrage of criticism following statements she made at the weekend, calling for the French Pacific territory to be partitioned.

The leaders released the Tokyo Statement, raising concerns about the "ongoing tenous security situation" and expressed strong oppostion to the "apparent militarisation" of the French territory.

A Kanak political commentator in New Zealand says calls to separate New Caledonia into pro- and anti-independence provinces would worsen racial inequality in the territory. Audio

More armoured vehicles and firetrucks have been delivered for New Caledonia's security forces, including police and firemen. Audio

Nouméa Public Prosecutor Yves Dupas confirmed the fatality, saying the victim had opened fire on the French gendarmes, who then returned fire.

Five New Caledonia pro-independence leaders will continue to serve a preliminary term in several jails in mainland France, pending their trial, a Nouméa court ruled on Friday.

Analysis - The French general election in the Pacific this weekend has produced new MPs in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, but in opposite directions.

Forum secretary general Baron Waqa says the PIF is doing its "best to try and maintain peace and stability at this time". Audio

French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections have shown on Sunday a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia. Audio