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The Latest Breaking News from New Caledonia

France’s ‘colonial strategy’ blamed for division in troubled New Caledonia

Three months after the French Pacific territory was rocked by a wave of unrest, an uneasy calm has returned.

Al Jazeera

French state to bail out New Caledonia electricity provider

France has granted a "repayable advance" of €14.2 million to Enercal, the main provider of New Caledonia's electric grid, which is running a chronic budget deficit.

Radio France Internationale

Emma Mckeon's Relaxing Vacation In Noumea, South Pacific Paradise

Australian Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon shares her serene vacation in Noumea, New Caledonia, showcasing the beauty of the destination and the tranquility sh...

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Embattled New Caledonia nickel mine to lay off 1,200 staff

The KNS nickel plant – one of three in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia – has announced it will make its 1,200 employees redundant by the end of August in the absence of a "finalised offer" from a buyer.

Radio France Internationale

France rebukes NZ deputy leader over New Caledonia

France is yet to greenlight an edict from Pacific leaders to visit its territory of New Caledonia after riots, saying it remained the president's prerogative.

AAP

Pacific Islands Forum 'troika' heads to New Caledonia

The prime ministers of three Pacific nations will lead a mediation effort in crisis-hit New Caledonia next month.

AAP

New Caledonia riots forefront as Pacific leaders meet

Pacific island leaders are discussing where to next in the wake of deadly riots in the French territory of New Caledonia and concerns from Indigenous peoples.

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Alleged gunman killed by French police in New Caledonia, death toll reaches 10

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 10.

Radio France Internationale

Man Shot Dead By Police In France's New Caledonia

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 10.

International Business Times

‘Left by the wayside’: New Caledonia MP vows to take Indigenous frustrations to Paris

Pro-independence MP Emmanuel Tjibaou heads to France this weekend amid Kanak pride in election of ‘big brother’

The Guardian - AU

New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate in French elections

The restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence indigenous Kanak candidate to France’s parliament – the first since 1986 – in a move that could change the dynamic of negotiations over independence after weeks of deadly unrest.

Radio France Internationale

New Caledonia: historic win for pro-independence candidate in French elections

Indigenous Kanak Emmanuel Tjibaou becomes first pro-independence candidate to win seat in nearly four decades

The Guardian - AU

France Bans Rallies In New Caledonia During Sunday Polls

Gatherings have been banned this weekend in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia during the second round of France's parliamentary polls.

International Business Times

New Caledonian activist jailed in France claims to be a 'political prisoner'

An indigenous Kanak pro-independence activist from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia said Monday that he considered himself a "political prisoner" as authorities held him in jail in mainland France pending charges over a wave of deadly rioting.

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International Business Times

New Caledonia Activist Says He Is 'Political Prisoner' In France

Radio France Internationale

France bans election weekend rallies, extends curfew in New Caledonia

French authorities said gatherings in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia would be banned this weekend and a curfew extended, weeks after deadly riots and as the country prepares for high-stakes snap polls starting Sunday.

The Guardian - AU

‘We need calm’: New Caledonia prepares for France elections as tensions simmer

Both pro-independence and pro-France voters are unhappy with the status quo after deadly riots

International Business Times

Fresh Unrest Erupts In French Territory Of New Caledonia

A fresh surge of unrest hit the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, with several buildings set on fire overnight, including a police station and a town hall, authorities said Monday.

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New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader's release from custody in mainland France

A pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is demanding the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown more than 10,000 miles to mainland France for pretrial detention

Al Jazeera

Violence returns to New Caledonia after activists sent to France

Police vehicles burned and roads blocked in Pacific territory after arrested pro-independence activists moved to France.

Radio France Internationale

More unrest in New Caledonia after protest leaders extradited

Pro-independence protesters in New Caledonia set fire to buildings, including a police station and a town hall, in a new wave of unrest in the French Pacific territory, after jailed protest leaders were extradited to France.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Matt Kean to head federal climate body; fresh unrest in New Caledonia; and governor general gets pay rise

Albanese government announces former NSW Liberal will head the Climate Change Authority

The Guardian - AU

Fresh unrest in New Caledonia after independence activists flown to France for detention

Transfer of seven detainees to custody 17,000 kilometres away on charges tied to deadly unrest criticised as ‘political deportation’

Radio France Internationale

New Caledonian activists transferred to France to face charges over deadly riots

Seven independence activists linked to a group accused of orchestrating deadly riots last month in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have been sent to mainland France for pre-trial detention.