Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • Solomon Islands • New CaledoniaFiji and PNG march into OFC semifinals after commanding winsThe Fijians turned on the style with a five-goal win over Sāmoa while hosts Papua New Guinea edged New Caledonia to book their place in the playoffs.PMN NewsThu, 16 Jul
Election • New CaledoniaElection deadlock grows as power split leaves independence future in the balanceCoalition talks are now set to decide New Caledonia’s political future, analysts say.Christine RovoiThu, 02 Jul
Sports • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • Vanuatu • New CaledoniaAuckland United hit 11 as Ba and Tafea throw OFC Women’s Champs League wide openThe defending champions sent an early warning with an 11-goal win but it is Group A where the real drama is building with Wednesday's games already shaping as season-defining for the Pacific's top clubs.PMN NewsTue, 30 Jun
Election • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia: Final vote count confirms political deadlockNeither 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 • FranceFrench loyalists sweep New Caledonia vote but fight over political future is far from overPro-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 • FranceFrench government defends reduced voting centres in Nouméa, points to higher turnoutConcerns remain over voter access in Nouméa where critics say fewer centralised centres could make it harder for some residents to reach the ballot.Christine RovoiFri, 19 Jun
Pacific Region • New Caledonia • FrancePolling cutback sparks anger as New Caledonia heads into tense voteConcerns have been raised about access to the ballot as critics warn it's now harder for some people to vote in the delayed provincial elections.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Jun
Politics • New CaledoniaFrance expands New Caledonia voter rolls ahead of June electionsThe delayed move by the National Assembly in Paris has been welcomed by some but criticised by others who warn it risks deepening political tensions.PMN NewsMon, 25 May
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia left in limbo as France MPs reject reform planThe 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 CaledoniaNew Caledonia set to reintroduce shark culling after fatal attackThe programme has reopened debate in the French territory and across the Pacific over how to balance public safety with marine conservation.Christine RovoiWed, 25 Feb
