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Shark Net Protects Swimmers In French Pacific Territory

Beach lovers were able to take a dip in New Caledonia's capital Noumea for the first time in months Wednesday, after the French Pacific territory installed a controversial net to keep sharks out.

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France 'open to resettle' South Pacific islanders threatened by rising sea levels

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s recent agreement with Tuvalu.

Radio France Internationale

France seeks deal to salvage New Caledonia's nickel sector

France is seeking an agreement by the end of January to save New Caledonia's nickel industry, which has been hobbled by political tensions and high energy costs.

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England head to Indonesia inspired by Under-17 World Cup winner Phil Foden

England face New Caledonia in Jakarta in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

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France’s stubborn grip

While the French president risks a new civil war just three hours’ flight from Australia, Canberra’s diplomacy remains muted

Inside Story

October deadline approaches on the future status of New Caledonia

In the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, pro- and anti-independence residents have until mid-October to amend a draft legislation on the archepelago's future status. The proposals were presented by the French government to two delegations from New Caledonia at the beginning of September. RFI English takes a look at…

Radio France Internationale

Court suspends controversial shark cull in New Caledonia

A court in the French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia has suspended a shark cull, saying there was insufficient information about their numbers or the environmental impact of a hunt.

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Controversial shark cull makes waves in New Caledonia after deadly attacks

After killing seven people over the past five years, sharks are enemy number one in the French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia where the authorities have declared open season on the species in the hope of making beaches safe again.

Radio France Internationale

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to restart stalled New Caledonia talks

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne will meet Wednesday with a group of New Caledonians in a bid to restart discussions on the institutional future of the Pacific archipelago.

Radio France Internationale

Outcry in New Caledonia over shark culls and net plans despite attacks

Shark control measures provoke backlash while swimming remains mostly banned at Nouméa beaches after fatal attack

The Guardian - AU

Could nickel reserves be the key to independence for New Caledonia?

The South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia is a major producer of nickel, a metal that is increasingly in demand around the world to make electric car batteries. The precious resource is at the heart of a political and economic tug of war between indigenous, pro-independence groups and the…

Radio France Internationale

Macron tells New Caledonia separatists to accept pro-France votes

President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that separatism could lead to violence in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia, as he urged the pro-independence camp to accept a string of votes to stay part of France.

Radio France Internationale

Macron urges New Caledonia to build future after independence vote

President Emmanuel Macron urged "compatriots" in New Caledonia to forge a common future Tuesday during a landmark visit, more than a year after the overseas territory's disputed vote to remain part of France.

Radio France Internationale

Macron in New Caledonia: why is the territory divided and will it break away from France?

French president to meet leaders in Noumea as many continue to push for independence after disputed 2021 referendum

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Macron's visit to New Caledonia shows Paris' concern over Chinese influence

President Emmanuel Macron will visit the French overseas territory New Caledonia in the Pacific from 24 July to 29 July. The agenda includes discussions on the archipelago's future status, the effects of China's growing influence in the region, and environmental issues such as climate change and coastal erosion.

Radio France Internationale

Theatre makes a spectacle of breaking taboos in New Caledonia

Debating politics has never been easy on the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, where the question of independence is a thorny issue. With talks between those who support separating from France and those who want to remain part of it still deadlocked, writer Jenny Briffa has turned to comedy…

AAP

DJ forced woman into sex on island getaway, jury told

A woman physically coerced into sex by Sydney DJ Felix Lara while in New Caledonia has experienced prolonged emotional distress as a result, a court has heard.

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Podcast: New Caledonia dialogue, homophobia in French football, moonlighting novelists

How to get New Caledonians talking to each other; the incompatibility of being gay and a football player in France, and the naval officer who turned his world travels into fiction.

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New Caledonia's independence party considers expansion of electorate

Separatists in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia said they would be open to discussing the possible enlargement of the electorate for the provincial election of 2024, according to the French interior minister. It has been one of the sticking points in the discussions on the future status of…

Evening Standard

New Caledonia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after 7.7 magnitude quake in the South Pacific

Earlier on Friday, people across the region were told to avoid all coastal areas due to the risk of waves

AFP

Tsunami alert lifted after 7.7-magnitude Pacific quake

Sydney (AFP) - A tsunami warning in the Pacific has been lifted after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, sending many islanders fleeing coastal areas.

France 24

New Caledonia lifts tsunami warning triggered by Pacific Ocean earthquake

New Caledonia has lifted a tsunami warning triggered after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Friday in the Pacific Ocean southwest of the island.

The New Daily

Australia on tsunami watch after New Caledonia quake

Australia is on tsunami watch after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 near New Caledonia.

ABC News

Earthquake strikes off New Caledonia, triggers marine tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island

The Bureau of Meteorology warns of a possible marine tsunami after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake south-east of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia.

Al Jazeera

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami

Tsunami threat passes for Vanuatu and New Caledonia, New Zealand warns of dangerous currents, coastal surges.

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