New Caledonia
French Senators vote in favour of amendment to New Caledonia's future status
French Senators have endorsed a constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.
Nouméa shark attack reignites safety v environment debate
The latest shark attack related fatality in New Caledonia has reignited debate about whether popuations of the large fish should be culled.
Local doctor dies in suspected shark attack in Nouméa
Investigators believe the shark attack happened near the popular beach of Anse Vata in New Caledonia's capital Nouméa.
New Caledonia's Congress endorses 'rigorous' 2026 budget
New Caledonia's legislators endorsed the French Pacific territory's 2026 budget on Thursday.
Macron calls New Caledonia's politicians back to the table
French President Emmanuel Macron has called New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris in the New Year.
France ruled as not giving enough security to New Cal in 2024
New Caledonia's administrative tribunal has ruled that France was responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during the civil unrest that devastated the territory in 2024. Audio
Tribunal finds France responsible for security failure during New Caledonia riots
An administrative tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during last year's civil unrest.
Kanak pro-independence leader in New Caledonia
Christian Téin arrived back in New Caledonia on Thursday, after spending one and a half year in mainland France, following his arrest in June 2024.
