Pacific RegionNew Caledonia's Congress chief outlines vision for troubled French territoryVeylma Falaeo is facing significant challenges as she tries to bridge the divide amid civil unrest.Christine RovoiWed, 27 Nov
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Tonga • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders have work cut out in troubled French territoryThe Troika fact-finding mission to New Caledonia will need to find a pathway forward for pro-independence supporters and the French government, media correspondent Nic Maclellan says.Christine RovoiFri, 25 Oct
Pacific RegionTahiti wants France back in UN decolonisation talksFrench Polynesia Mā’ohi nui President Moetai Brotherson is calling on Paris to return to the negotiating table.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Oct
Politics‘We are neutral’: French envoy offers signs of hope for New CaledoniaAs France walks a diplomatic tightrope, Ambassador Laurence Beau confirms there is progress in New Caledonia amid ongoing talks among stakeholders'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Oct
Pacific Region'Prickly and difficult': France criticised over its handling of New Caledonia crisisInternational law expert Al Gillespie says the Pacific Islands Forum needs to be at the forefront of any solution in the region.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Aug
Olympics • FijiFrench deny Fiji triple-crown historyThe Fijian men's rugby sevens team have won the Pacific's first medal at the Paris Olympics, a silver, after losing to France 28-7 in the final.Christine RovoiSun, 28 Jul
PoliticsNew Caledonia in limbo amid French political stalemateFrench political parties are scrambling to reach a majority or put up a viable option for Prime Minister, so what does this mean for the French territory of New Caledonia? Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jul
Pacific Region‘It’s not great news for New Caledonia'International relations expert Geoffrey Miller says President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise snap election could see the far-right National Rally party tighten its grip on France’s Pacific territory.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Jun
Pacific RegionNew Caledonia crisis: Does France fear China will dominate Pacific colonies?President Emmanuel Macron's ambitions to expand French influence in the Pacific amid growing Chinese presence could be put at risk, the experts warn.Christine RovoiFri, 07 Jun
Pacific RegionNew Caledonia crisis: Why France refuses to leave Pacific territoryPro-independence supporters want colonialism to end in the island nation, but the French government is hanging on, correspondent Nic Maclellan says.Christine RovoiMon, 27 May
