New Caledonia
More New Caledonians leaving for good - removal companies
Businesses told local media in the face of insecurity or due to job losses - over 2400 people have so far lost their jobs - the demand for permanent departures has increased dramatically.
French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a New York Times article labelling the Olympic surfing venue "poisoned" upsetting French Polynesia's leaders.
Kanak great chief resigns from Customary Senate
Hippolyte Sinewami Htamumu once presided over the 16-member traditional Senate of chiefs, which was set up as part of the implementation of the Nouméa Accord.
France steps in to bail New Caledonia's electricity provider
The emergency assistance comes in the form of a "refundable advance" to the tune of €14.2 million designed to salvage ENERCAL from dire financial straits.
New Caledonia's mothballed nickel plant starts mass sackings process
New Caledonia's mothballed nickel plant in Koniambo (North of the main island) has announced it has engaged in the mass sackings of some 1200 staff, despite efforts to identify a potential buyer.
New Caledonia’s curfew hours changed again in the wake of Paris meeting
Hours after New Caledonia's French Parliamentarians met with President Macron in Paris, the French Pacific archipelago's hours were further relaxed on Friday.
New Cal's pro and loyalist parties look to resume talks
Talks between pro and anti independence parties in New Caledonia could resume in September. Audio
Talks could soon resume between New Caledonia's opposing parties
Four New Caledonian MPs met with the French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, calling for political dialogue to resume urgently.
NZ needs to be explicit in support to Kanak - advocates
A New Caledonia pro-independence group is disappointed New Zealand's foreign affairs minister was not more critical of France. Audio
Air New Zealand extends suspension of Auckland-Nouméa flights
The national carrier ceased flights between Auckland and the French territory's capital, Nouméa on 15 June, amid violent civil unrest.
New Zealand urged to take bolder stand on New Caledonia's third referendum
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: Shock and disbelief as more Catholic churches burn down
New Caledonia's Catholic community is in shock and disbelief as two of its historic missions have been burnt down by rioters this week.
MSG, France's handling of decolonisation in NC illegitimate
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has condemned France's handling of the U.N-mandated decolonization of New Caledonia calling it "illegitimate". Audio
Backès faces backlash over her New Caledonia partition statements
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.
Melanesian leaders call for joint UN-MSG mission to New Caledonia
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.
'Separatist ideology' will create further inequalities in New Caledonia - lawyer
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
New shipment arrives for police, firemen in New Caledonia
More armoured vehicles and firetrucks have been delivered for New Caledonia's security forces, including police and firemen. Audio
