PMN | New Caledonia articles

LIVE NOW

PMN Tokelau

531 PI

Niu FM

Latest bulletin

PMN News

New Caledonia news

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

Health •

Sāmoa •

New Caledonia

Sāmoan researcher blends traditional knowledge and science to fight diabetes

Amy Maslen Miller is combining traditional Sāmoan knowledge with modern science to offer a more balanced, culturally grounded path to diabetes prevention.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Dec

Business •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

New Caledonia •

Solomon Islands

Travellers warned as global Airbus 320 recall disrupts Pacific flights

The safety alert for the aircraft is causing delays and cancellations as the festive travel season begins. Air NZ, Aircalin, and Jetstar have reported disruptions.

Christine RovoiMon, 01 Dec

Politics •

New Caledonia

French minister ends New Caledonia visit: political updates, no new financial pledge

Naïma Moutchou confirmed plans for a new political consultation but offered little new support for the territory’s serious financial crisis.

Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Correspondent French Pacific DeskWed, 19 Nov

Community •

Vanuatu •

Solomon Islands •

Fiji •

Papua New Guinea •

New Caledonia

Celebration, food and mingled voices at the 2025 Melanesian Festival Aotearoa

The event brought colour, song, and flavour to Auckland last weekend, but behind the dancing and food was a deeper message - a call for Melanesians to be seen and heard in New Zealand’s Pacific story.

PMN NewsThu, 06 Nov

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

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia •

Solomon Islands •

France

Political turmoil in Paris creates rippling effects in New Caledonia's quest for independence

As Pacific leaders emphasised the need for unity and stability at their Forum in Honiara, New Caledonia's upcoming provincial elections and discussions on self-rule hang in the balance.

Christine RovoiMon, 15 Sep