French Pacific

A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including a group of young New Caledonians arriving in Aotearoa this week as part of an ongoing regional mobility scheme.

François-Noël Buffet as the new minister for French Overseas has been mostly welcomed in the French Pacific.

A round up of French Pacific news in brief, including New Caledonia's rugby union targeted by arson for the second time.

A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including almost 2000 people taking part in New Caledonia's famous white worms celebrations, despite the current crisis.

The New Caledonia Congress President has doubled down on Kanaks' aspirations to seek self-determination and lambasted France for "demeaning" Pacific leaders' mission.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including the Paris Olympics surfing event legacy left behind for the use of local residents.

More armoured vehicles and firetrucks have been delivered for New Caledonia's security forces, including police and firemen. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including the cost estimate of the New Caledonia unrest reaching €2.2 billion.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including "Marara" military exercise in French Polynesia that "illustrates France's commitment to security and stability in the Pacific.

"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to…

The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory, a Kanak journalist in Nouméa says.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's power supply in "critical situation".

Analysis - The Constitutional Bill has been at the centre of growing tensions in New Caledonia.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a warning against China's "economic colonisation" as potential nickel investor.

A round-up of news in brief from around the French Pacific region, including violence in Noumea.

A round-up of news in brief from around the French Pacific region, including the world's longest cruise stoppping in both Tahiti and Moorea islands.

A round-up of news in brief from around the French Pacific region, including hunters in New Caledonia's Island province now requiring to apply for a hunting permit.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including Nouméa's sharks monitored by ultra-light aircraft.

Both French Polynesia and New Caledonia are still struggling with the high number of cases of domestic violence against women.