Much at stake for a New Caledonia on the brink

The New Caledonian riots which began on May 13 this year, triggered by French President Emmanuel Macron’s attempt to change the New Caledonian provincial electoral roll, have left the French territory in economic despair. Around 800 businesses...

Exploring New Caledonia Through a Sustainable Lens: The ‘New Cal Specialist’ Programme

In the heart of the Pacific, New Caledonia’s pristine beauty is not just a destination; it’s a commitment to sustainability. Since its launch in 2020, the ‘New Cal Specialist’ training and loyalty programme, developed by New Caledonia Tourism...

New Caledonia sends trade mission for HOTEC 2024

A trade mission from New Caledonia is currently in the country for business-to-business meetings, institutional meetings and to attend the 2024 Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s HOTEC Trade Show in Denarau starting today. Organised by New...

New Caledonia crisis: Pacific leaders’ mission must ‘look beyond surface’

INTERVIEW: By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Last week, New Caledonia was visited by France’s new Overseas Minister, François Buffet, offering a more conciliatory position by Paris. This week, the territory, torn apart by violent...

New Caledonia crisis: Pacific leaders' mission must 'look beyond the surface' - Maclellan

Kanak flags lifted high at pro-independence rally in Nouméa, the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis Last week, New Caledonia was visited by France's new Overseas Minister,...

New Caledonia crisis: Pacific leaders' mission must 'look beyond the surface' - Mclellan

Kanak flags lifted high at pro-independence rally in Nouméa, the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis Last week, New Caledonia was visited by France's new Overseas Minister,...

New Caledonia celebrates the resumption of cruise stopovers in Lifou after protests

Cruise stopovers have returned to New Caledonia, including Lifou, following the political protests that began in May in the lead-up to French elections. The arrival of the National Geographic cruise ship at the port of Easo, Lifou on Friday 18...

A guide to the 4 minerals shaping the world’s energy future

This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. In the decade since the world pledged to combat climate change under the Paris...

A guide to the 4 minerals shaping the world’s energy future

This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. In the decade since the world pledged to combat climate change under the Paris...

Collapse of France's government risks New Caledonia's fragile recovery

The collapse of France's government has thrown New Caledonia into fresh uncertainty as it tries to recover from its worst civil unrest in decades. Hopes for a quick injection of financial support for rebuilding efforts are in limbo while leaders...

New Caledonia: SLN mining site put into standby mode

Société Le Nickel Eramet operations map in New Caledonia. Photo: SLN Eramet French-owned historic nickel mining company Société Le Nickel (SLN) is putting its historic mining site in Thio (East Coast of the main island) into stand-by mode. But it...

CDPQ invests in Quebec engineering consultancy Norda Stelo

CDPQ, Quebec’s largest institutional investor, has bought a minority equity stake in Norda Stelo, a Quebec City-based engineering consultancy. CDPQ has closed a $28.1-million equity financing, with Norda Stelo continuing to be majority-held by its...

Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Clipperton, France’s Indo-Pacific Edge

As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...

French government’s downfall, worst case scenario for New Caledonia

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Photo: AFP / Hans Lucas / Amaury Cornu As French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has fallen to a motion of no confidence just three months after coming to office, New Caledonia is among the major...

Winston Peters embarks on three-day visit to New Caledonia

Winston Peters speaks at the Institut Français des Relations Internationales (IFRI) on 26 November 2024, Paris. Photo: IFRI New Zealand's Foreign Affairs minister Winston Peter is expected to arrive in New Caledonia on Tuesday for a three-day...

NZ’s Foreign Minister Peters embarks on three-day visit to New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters was expected to arrive in New Caledonia today for a three-day visit. His schedule in New Caledonia will include meetings with...

Curfew over at New Caledonia

'Monumental social crisis' looms in New Caledonia, warns business sector

Photo: AFP/Delphine Mayeur A "monumental social crisis" looms in New Caledonia, small and medium business federation (CPME-NC) President Nicole Moreau has warned. She said the crisis following the riots that broke out in the French Pacific...

What impact might Emmanuel Tjibaou have in New Caledonia

Emmanuel Tjibaou speaks after his election as new President of Union Calédonienne party. 24 November 2024 Photo: Supplied / RRB A man with one of the most charismatic names in New Caledonia, Emmanuel Tjibaou, is now the head of its most...

Govt changes travel advice level for holiday destination on Australia’s doorstep

Previously, the government advised Aussie travellers to “Reconsider your need to travel” – or level three – for certain parts of the country, but that has now been downgraded. “We’ve reviewed our advice and now advise exercise a high degree of...