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Decolonisation

Politics •

French Polynesia Tahiti

French Polynesia's Assembly backs UN mission to Tahiti

The 54-3 vote brings pro-independence and pro-autonomy groups together but they remain divided over the territory's political future.

Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep

Pacific Region •

Kiribati •

Naoero

Kiribati government pushes back on call to reclaim Tungaru name

As Naoero restores its ancestral name, Kiribati says its current name was chosen to unite the country’s island groups after independence in 1979.

Christine RovoiFri, 25 Sep

Election •

New Caledonia

New Caledonia: Final vote count confirms political deadlock

Neither the pro-France nor pro-independence camp can govern alone, leaving a small centrist party holding the balance of power ahead of crucial talks.

Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun

Election •

New Caledonia •

France

French loyalists sweep New Caledonia vote but fight over political future is far from over

Pro-France parties have won a commanding victory in New Caledonia's first provincial election since the deadly 2024 unrest. But the result leaves the territory's political future still hanging in the balance.

Christine RovoiMon, 29 Jun

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia

New Caledonia left in limbo as France MPs reject reform plan

The Pacific territory faces more uncertainty after the French National Assembly blocked key changes as pro-independence leaders call for a “reset”.

Christine RovoiWed, 08 Apr

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia

Pacific leaders watch closely as France-New Caledonia deal divides independence groups

A new political agreement in New Caledonia aims to bring stability, but the main independence coalition has rejected it, raising concerns across the Pacific about self-determination and regional stability.

Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia •

France

Tribunal finds France responsible for security failures in deadly New Caledonia riots

The French government failed to provide adequate security during the May 2024 unrest, and has been ordered to pay more than NZ$76.74 million in compensation.

Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Correspondent French Pacific DeskFri, 12 Dec

Pacific Region •

West Papua, Indonesia

'Real Action': Pacific voices growing louder over West Papua's escalating crisis

For Pasifika, the conflict in West Papua is no longer a distant neighbour’s affair - it is a family issue, a regional humanitarian challenge, and a test of the ‘Blue Pacific’ solidarity.

Christine RovoiFri, 24 Oct

Politics •

New Caledonia •

France

Pro-independence leaders reject further election delay amid ongoing tensions

The disputed vote in New Caledonia, already postponed twice, has become a flashpoint in the broader fight over Kanak self-determination and France’s colonial legacy.

Christine RovoiMon, 20 Oct

Law & Order •

West Papua, Indonesia

Duo charged in gun trafficking case linked to kidnapped Kiwi pilot and West Papuan rebels

The case highlights ongoing tensions in the Indonesian province, where calls for independence are growing amid accusations of human rights abuses and corruption.

Christine RovoiThu, 18 Sep

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