French PM’s confidence vote hits New Caledonia’s political negotiations

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Prime Minister François Bayrou’s surprise announcement yesterday that he will call for a parliamentary confidence vote in his government is set to further complicate...

French PM’s confidence challenge further complicates New Caledonia’s political negotiations

The independence flag at the FLNKS press conference in Noumea. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur French Prime Minister François Bayrou's surprise announcement on Monday that he will call for a parliament confidence vote in his government is set to...

Hostility rises as New Caledonia peace deal collapses

It was meant to be the deal that finally brought peace to a Pacific paradise, with big promises of hope and stability. The Bougival Accord, signed in the French town of the same name in July, was celebrated as historic by French President Emmanuel...

French Pacific territories reacts to French government demise

As part of his visit to New Caledonia for the South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting, French Minister of Defence at the time, Sebastien Lecornu, performs the customary greeting at the customary senate of New Caledonia. 3 December 2023 Photo: AFP...

Chuck and Sharon Schulte Pledge $1.5 Million Toward New Caledonia Library

Caledonia residents pledge $1.5 million toward a new Caledonia library. From left to right: Bethany Klinski, assistant director; Stephanie Eggert, director, and Sharon and Chuck Schulte. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee At the August 25 city...

'It's a government decision': Fijian PM defends Jerusalem embassy plan despite criticism

Sitiveni Rabuka at the Pacific ACP (PACP) Leaders Meeting in Honiara on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Photo: Pacific Islands Forum Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has doubled down on his government's decision to establish an embassy in Israel,...

A new future for New Caledonia?

New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific, might become a state within France. The French government and six delegations representing pro- and anti- independence factions in New Caledonia have signed the Bougival Accord, a draft...

Highlights and goals of New Zealand vs Australia (1-3) in International Friendly

End of transmission Let’s go! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between New Zealand vs Australia for the International Friendly. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye on VAVEL.com to...

New Caledonia’s pro-independence FLNKS rejects French-led agreement

New Caledonia’s main pro-independence organisation, the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), has formally confirmed its “block rejection” of the French-led “Bougival project.” Under the agreement, the colony’s pro- and...

French government falls as Bayrou loses confidence vote

PARIS – Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government collapsed on Monday night after deputies rejected his confidence motion by 364 votes to 194. The result prolongs France’s political crisis, making Bayrou the fourth prime minister in just over a...

New Caledonia deal collapse spells more trouble

A historic deal that would have declared New Caledonia a state has collapsed. The main pro-independence alliance in the French territory of New Caledonia officially rejected the Paris-led proposal to create a new status for one of France’s last...

Devil in the detail of New Caledonia’s “historic” agreement

By Nic Maclellan Meeting in France, New Caledonian political leaders have signed an agreement on the political and economic future of the French Pacific dependency. The signing of the Bougival Accord on 12 July, described as “historic” by French...

FLNKS snubs Nouméa constitutional reform talks for New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A newly established “drafting committee” held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa this week, aiming to translate the Bougival agreement — signed by New Caledonian political parties in...

Valls extends visit to New Caledonia as independence deal remains elusive

Manuel Valls has extended his stay in New Caledonia as he seeks to rally support for the Bougival agreement amid political divisions and a struggling health system. France's Overseas Minister, Manuel Valls, will extend his stay in New Caledonia...

Australia v New Zealand: men’s international football friendly – live | Australia

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Australia 1-0 New Zealand: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature In the long run, the Socceroos will hope that they can look back at this game as a building block rather than something momentous in and of itself. They weren’t...

FLNKS snubs New Caledonia's constitutional reform talks in Nouméa

FLNKS members with 'No to Bougival' banners in Nouméa. Photo: FLNKS Indépendantistes et Nationalistes A newly established "draft committee" held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa on Thursday, aiming to translate the Bougival agreement, signed by New...

Valls presses case for independence deal in tense New Caledonia talks

The visit to New Caledonia of the French Overseas Miniser Manuel Valls has thrown the spotlight back on the Bougival accord, a deal seen by many as the best hope for political stability after last year's deadly unrest. Valls began a high-stakes...

Rejuvenated France Sparking Women’s Cricket In New Caledonia

Women's cricket is developing in New Caledonia Supplied It’s rare for news in Associate cricket - countries below the top 12 who receive more funds, fixtures and power - to go mainstream. It happened in April last year, but for all the wrong...

France Sends Minister to New Caledonia in Bid to Rescue Peace Plan

France's Minister of Overseas Manuel Valls gestures as he delivers a speech during a meeting entitled "For the Republic... France against Islamism" at the Dome de Paris, in Paris on March 26, 2025. Thibaud Moritz/AFP via Getty Images France’s...