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Call for French army to fight New Caledonia unrest
A New Caledonian anti-independence party has called for the French army to be deployed to contain the lawlessness south of Noumea where gunmen have repeatedly attacked road users.
New Caledonia roll issue unresolved
New Caledonia's pro-independence side has restated its demand that all indigenous Kanaks be automatically inscribed on the roll of those eligible to vote in the independence referendum due by 2018.
Growing frustration at New Caledonia clashes and road blocks
A resident of New Caledonia's south says people in the area are getting sick of road blocks formed by clashes between police and armed Kanak men. Audio
Final impetus sought for New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonian leaders and the French prime minister Manuel Valls have agreed to put in a maximum effort to make the territory's independence referendum incontestable.
New Caledonia welcomes French response to crime
New Caledonia's politicians have welcomed a French government commitment to help address youth crime in the territory.
Calais 'Jungle': France urges UK to take more children
France's president has urged Britain to take its share of responsibility for migrant children who remain in Calais after the 'Jungle' camp was cleared.
French rugby taking a toll on its players
French professional rugby is taking such a terrible physical and mental toll on the players, that the soul of the sport is under threat, according to the players' union.
Nights' Overseas - Pacific
RNZI senior journalist Johnny Blades on the ever shifting balance of international power and influence within the Pacific. There are some quite intriguing geopolitical movements playing out in the… Audio
France ups education funding for New Caledonia
France has promised more funding for education in New Caledonia including money for the expansion of the University of New Caledonia.
Migrants moved out of squalid 'Jungle' camp in Calais
France is starting the clearance of refugees from the sprawling 'Jungle' camp in Calais. So far 1600 of the 7,000 migrants have been bussed off to other parts of France. We talk to our correspondent… Audio
Calais migrant camp to close on Monday
A migrant camp in the French port of Calais, which has strained relations between France and Britain, will be closed on Monday.
Russia's Putin halts France visit amid Syria row
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria.
French Polynesia government wants off decolonisation list
French Polynesia's government has put its case for the territory to be removed from the United Nations decolonisation list. Audio
Kim Kardashian 'shaken' after gunpoint hold-up
American reality TV star Kim Kardashian has been robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room, a spokesperson says.
Cruden linked with move to France
The All Blacks and Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden has been linked with a move to France.
Cotter heading to France?
The New Zealand rugby coach Vern Cotter could be heading to club rugby in France.
France to close notorious 'Jungle' refugee camp
French President Francois Hollande says he intends to close the 'Jungle' camp in Calais and move 9000 migrants to reception centres across France.
VIDEO - Fleeing Aleppo as the world stands idly by
In a week in which Syria has constantly been in the headlines, Cosmo Kentish-Barnes tells the pitiful story of Mohammad Karkoush - a refugee in France ruined by the conflict. Video
PNG welcomes increased engagement with France
PNG's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has welcomed increased linkage between PNG and France that he said is delivering results for business and increasing cultural exchange.
French military visit to Fiji
The commander of the French military in the Pacific Major-General Philippe Leonard is in Fiji to bolster defence ties.
