After a quarter century of publishing, Australian cruising is at a crossroads

Cruise Passenger is marking 25 years of publishing this month. The next edition of our print publication Cruise&Travel will include commentary, special reports and the 100 best cruises by a panel of our expert writers. But Australian cruising is...

Meet Thomas – SPTO’s New Marketing Intern from New Caledonia!

There’s a new face in the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) family—Thomas, our new Marketing Intern from New Caledonia! SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker welcomed the French-speaking intern to the SPTO team and highlighted that...

Azerbaijan’s peace pledge to fight hate speech faces skepticism from activists and legal scholars

The Caucasus is changing — so are we. The future of journalism in the region is grim. Independent voices are under threat — and we’re responding by building a newsroom powered by our readers. Join our community and help push back against the...

New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili

A woman in Paris carries a placard with the text ‘170 years of French colonisation is enough. Independence for New Caledonia and support for the Kanak people’. Photo: AFP / Eric Broncard/Hans Lucas New Caledonia and French Polynesia are sending...

Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific

Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific New Caledonia is more than just its vibrant capital, Nouméa. This Pacific paradise offers stunning natural beauty, rich Kanak culture, and unique travel experiences for...

New Caledonia's Political Future 'Not A Pacific Problem' - 'It's Our Own', Says Ponga

Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor The president of the government of New Caledonia says that "meddling in our domestic political affairs" is not welcome. Speaking to RNZ Pacific from Nouméa on the one-year anniversary of last...

French imperialism in New Caledonia and Pacific targets China

French president Emmanuel Macron chaired a Pacific-France summit on June 10, on the sidelines of the UN Oceans Conference held in Nice from June 9-13. Leaders from Papua New Guinea, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, the...

New Caledonia stockpiling arms amid ethnic tension

NOUMEA: When hunter Murray Thomas ventured to New Caledonia more than 40 years ago, it was not sun, sea and sand in his sights. “New Caledonia traditionally grows the biggest rusa deer in the world, so the antlers are well sought after,” he said....

Indigenous Kanaks support New Caledonia’s 50-year ban on seabed mining

By Andrew Mathieson New Caledonia has imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone in a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restricted exploration areas on the planet’s waters....

New Caledonia riots one year on: 'Like the country was at war'

A large plume of black smoke in New Caledonia during civil unrest. Photo: Twitter / @ncla1ere Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New...

New Caledonia tightens security following aborted political talks ahead of riots' first anniversary

French soldiers of the 8th Marine Infantry Regiment (8e RIMa) secure the Magenta airport in Noumea after France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport after civil unrest erupted on 13 May 2024. (file image) Photo:...

French court releases New Caledonian independence leader

A French court on Thursday freed an independence leader from the overseas territory of New Caledonia who had been detained for a year over deadly riots in 2024. Christian Tein, who is an indigenous Kanak, was charged and incarcerated over the...

New Caledonia: Negotiations fail, political impasse continues

New Caledonia: Negotiations fail, political impasse continues After a three-day conclave held in Bourail under the aegis of Manuel Valls, negotiations on the institutional future of New Caledonia ended without an agreement. "No consensus could be...

French court orders release of New Caledonia pro-independence leader

FILE PHOTO: People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) -A French appeals court...

New Caledonia’s political talks: no outcome after three days of 'conclave'

Customary welcome at the Gouaro tribe on the Deva estate in Bourail, where “conclave” discussions between French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, left, independentists and non-independents on the institutional future of New Caledonia will take...

Marape praises Macron’s ‘Milestone’ consideration of New Caledonia vote

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron’s willingness to consider a fourth referendum on New Caledonia’s future. Speaking at the France-Pacific Summit, where he joined other Pacific Island leaders,...

PNG MP Questions Macron Honour Amid New Caledonia Concerns

PNG's Hiri-Koiari MP Hon. Keith Iduhu has raised concerns over the naming of a lookout and trail in Central Province after French President Emmanuel Macron, without prior consultation with traditional landowners of Variarata National Park....

French judges order release of New Caledonian independence l...

French investigating magistrates have ordered the release of an independence leader from New Caledonia who was detained for a year over deadly riots in 2024, but he will not be freed immediately after prosecutors appealed the decision. Christian...

New Caledonia leaders engage in historic talks with France to shape future governance

Political leaders in New Caledonia, representing pro- and anti-independence groups, met with representatives of the French government in Noumea this week. This is the first time since 2021 that all political parties have returned to the table to...

Graduates set to walk the stage at the College of New Caledonia

More than 700 graduates will be walking the stage in the College of New Caledonia’s convocation ceremonies. The first ceremony is scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) in Prince George, with the second taking place Tuesday at CNC’s North Cariboo...