New Caledonia
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Shark culls brought in after fatal attack cause division and anger in New Caledonia
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent…
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New Caledonia activist says France is impeding travel home after prison release
Exclusive: Kanak leader Christian Tein, who was freed from prison in June, says France is ‘deliberately draggi…
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The sailor reviving the lost art of canoe building in New Caledonia
Dozens of traditional boats made as part of a project to reconnect with culture and ‘start of conversation’ on…
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New Caledonia to be declared a state in ‘historic’ agreement – but will remain French
Emmanuel Macron hails ‘new chapter’ for New Caledonia as politicians agree on statehood after 10 days of talks…
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French court releases New Caledonia independence leader detained over deadly riots
Christian Tein, who denies accusations of instigating violence in the French territory in 2024, will remain un…
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A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence
Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to reb…
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New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory Week…
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New Caledonia election postponed for a year by France’s new prime minister
The French Pacific territory has been hit by violent unrest between communities loyal to Paris and pro-indepen…
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Old tensions in New Caledonia: curfews and colonialism resurface on anniversary of French takeover
Police stationed across territory and curfews tightened over concern of new outbreaks of violence after months…
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UN chief to push for more climate change action at Pacific leaders’ summit
António Guterres to attend Pacific Islands Forum (Pif) in Tonga with climate crisis and unrest in New Caledoni…
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Much cagou about something: New Caledonia’s favourite bird thriving after conservation push
Efforts to protect the flamboyant flightless bird, including managing predators, have seen cagou numbers grow …
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Macron suspends controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia after deadly unrest
French president says suspension will give ‘full strength to dialogue on the ground’ as well as opportunity to…
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New Caledonia unrest continues as police shoot man dead – as it happened
Police officer detained after shooting of 48-year-old man as death toll reaches seven following days of upheav…
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Macron vows not to impose voting reform on New Caledonia visit
President promises talks as he seeks to quell serious unrest over plans to enfranchise French nationals in Pac…
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‘We’re really torn’: New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to sail to safety in Australia
Xavier Decramer and his family made a home in Nouméa but the eruption of violence has prompted them to leave ‘…