French MPs clash over New Caledonia policy, debates further postponed

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia’s issues even though the French Pacific territory is facing a pressing schedule. Debates in the French...

French MPs clash on New Caledonia’s issues, debates further postponed

Debates in the French National Assembly on a New Caledonia-related Bill were once again heated and rocky on Wednesday, resulting in further delays. Photo: AFP / Magali Cohen French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia's...

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French court clears accused Kanak leader to return to New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A Paris appeal court has confirmed that Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin is now cleared to return to New Caledonia. In September, a panel of judges had pronounced they...

Sports tourism is an untapped gold mine

SPORTS How rugby league and other international sports are quietly transforming the PNG economy IT is that time of the year again when international rugby league fever sweeps across Papua New Guinea. The air is thick with anticipation, flags fly...

Vanuatu Tourism Office Provides Update on Air Connectivity Between New Caledonia and Vanuatu

PORT VILA, VANUATU – Wednesday, October 15, 2025: The Vanuatu Tourism Office yesterday released an update on the current air connectivity between New Caledonia and Vanuatu, detailing existing services and upcoming temporary adjustments. Current...

FIBA Statement on the games New Caledonia-Solomon Islands of the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - FIBA was informed by the New Caledonia Basketball Federation of its decision not to participate in the Bronze Medal Matches against the Solomon Islands at the FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup for...

Kanak leader cleared to return to New Caledonia, court confirms

Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Tein, head of the CCAT (Cellule de Coordination des Actions de Terrain), poses prior a press conference in Montpellier, Southern France, on June 18, 2025. On June 12, 2025, a French court freed independence...

Historic Partner Of The Hawaiki Nui Va’a, Air Tahiti Operates Over 40 Additional Flights

Air Tahiti is proud to support major Polynesian cultural and sporting events, such as Hawaiki nui Va’a international canoe race, contributing to their global visibility. From October 29th to November 1st, 2025, the famous Polynesian canoe race,...

New Caledonia sees first signs of tourism recovery after 2024 unrest

New Caledonia’s tourism sector is showing early signs of recovery after a dramatic collapse in visitor numbers following violent riots in May last year. Figures from New Caledonia Tourism show arrivals from New Zealand plummeted to just nine...

Ever heard of New Caledonia? The tiny nation is two wins from the World Cup

GIBRALTAR -- Germain Haewegene has a mischievous, excitable grin. The New Caledonia forward has just scored the second goal in his country's 2-0 friendly win against Gibraltar, though he knows he has a long night ahead of him. A bus will collect...

New minister in ‘rollercoaster’ French politics causes concern in New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a Minister for Overseas has caused significant concern, including in New...

New French Overseas Minister's appointment causes concern in New Caledonia

France’s newly-appointed Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou Photo: Assemblée Nationale As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a new Minister for Overseas has caused significant...

Atout France’s ‘Happy French Tuesday’ strengthens ties between French destinations and Australian travel trade

Atout France’s is celebrating the sucess of its “Happy French Tuesday”, a one-day event designed to highlight the diversity and excellence of French tourism through 10 partner hotels and destinations from Paris, Monaco, the Isles of Tahiti, and...

Australia’s Travel Hotlist 2021-25: New Favourites, Old Flames And Surprising Drop-Offs

Australians are travelling in two distinct directions, according to a new data-led report from travel consultancy Forward Travel – with some sticking to short-haul comfort zones, while others venture further in search of authentic,...

SPTO Board of Directors Convenes in Vava’u, Tonga

Key Resolutions Passed to Advance Regional Tourism Governance and Strategic Planning The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board of Directors convened its annual meeting on Monday, 20 October 2025, at Puataukanave Hotel, Vava’u, Tonga....

 U17 Boys Off to UAE for Pre-World Cup

By FAZ Media The Zambia U-17 Men’s National Team has departed Lusaka for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a pre-tournament international camp ahead of their participation in the World Cup slated for Qatar. The Dennis Makinka-tutored side left...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...

Rotorua Labour weekend: Thousands of mountain bikers in town for Whaka 100

“This year we are hoping to increase that number even more with a record number of participants and more countries represented this year.” Competing riders were from New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, China, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Puerto Rico,...

Remote Pacific island with Devon links through tragic death

(Image: Diocese of Exeter) The sight of a bishop, fully clad in religious attire, riding a horse through the streets of Crediton may seem out of place. However, this unusual spectacle was part of a pilgrimage from Crediton to Exeter, with an...