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New Caledonia independence leader allowed to return home by French court
PARIS: A French court has authorised New Caledonian independence leader Christian Tein to return to his home territory following his release from detention related to deadly 2024 riots. The Paris court made this decision on September 23, allowing...
Kanak pro-independence leader allowed to return to New Caledonia, court rules
New Caledonia’s CCAT leader Christian Téin speaks during a press conference held at Union Calédonienne headquarters in Nouméa. Photo: RRB Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin pre-trial conditions have been further eased and he will be...
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France court approves Kanak leader's return to New Caledonia
Christian Tein leads a group the French authorities accused of organizing the May 2024 riots. A French court has authorized Christian Tein, a prominent Kanak independence leader, to return to New Caledonia after more than a year of legal...
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'Underlying tension' 172 years since France colonised New Caledonia
Ceremony held in La Foa, in the presence of civilian and military authorities September 2025. Photo: Facebook/ Sud province This week in New Caledonia marks the anniversary of colonisation. France annexed the Kanak islands in 1853 and remains the...
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8 Fascinating Facts You Might Not Know About Jane Goodall And Her Work
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The world is a poorer place without primatologist and conservation activist Jane Goodall, but it’s a richer place thanks to her work. UNSPECIFIED : Jane Goodall, English primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist, with a chimpanzee in her arms,...
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New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'
Armoured Centaures riot control vehicles are also part of the deployment. Photo: Supplied High security measures are now in force in New Caledonia, as the French Pacific territory approaches "symbolic" dates later this week. French High...
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French Constitutional Council upholds “frozen” electoral list in New Caledonia
France’s Constitutional Council in Paris Photo: Conseil constitutionnel France's Constitutional Council on Friday ruled that New Caledonia's list of eligible voters for local election should stay "frozen" for the time being. In a much-awaited...
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Move over, Paris and New York: 10 underrated cities for outstanding art
Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, New York, Madrid. The global epicentres of art in all of its creative forms, schools, eras and disciplines are well known, well documented and well visited. But art truly is everywhere in this world, although...
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New Caledonia confirmed as host of the 2028 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture
The previous FestPAC was held in Hawaii in June 2024. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Tiana Haxton New Caledonia has been officially endorsed as the host of the 14th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC14) in 2028. This follows back-to-back meetings...
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New French PM Sébastien Lecornu triggers swift reactions in New Caledonia
Lecornu was in charge of matters related to a series of three self-determination referendums in New Caledonia. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur / Hans Lucas French President Emmanuel Macron's new choice for a prime minister has triggered immediate and...
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More uncertainty for New Caledonia as French government falls
The fall of the French government has cast more uncertainty for New Caledonia. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur The fall of the French government following a vote of defiance against its Prime Minister François Bayrou has cast more uncertainty for New...
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West Papua holds an important place on Pacific countries' agenda - former New Caledonia President Louis Mapou
New Caledonia President Louis Mapou in the Tonga island group of Vava'u. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis Former New Caledonia President Louis Mapou says human rights and sovereignty are big issues facing not only Melanesia, but the wider Pacific....
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Matignon, Nouméa and Bougival Accords: Decolonization process in New Caledonia postponed
Baku, September 3, AZERTAC “France's colonial policy towards New Caledonia was reflected in the Matignon (1988), Nouméa (1998) and Bougival (2025) Accords. The aim is to protect the interests of the French settlers, maintain colonial control and...
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Wallis & Futuna Comes Alive: Culture, Sport, and the AIRCALIN MANATAI CUP 2025
Wallis & Futuna, a hidden gem in the South Pacific, recently hosted the AIRCALIN MANATAI CUP 2025 from August 9th to 16th. Organized by Aircalin Manatai and supported by Wallis & Futuna Tourism, this event celebrated traditional sports, local...
World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve a step closer to reality
A project to develop the world’s first Indigenous-led marine protected area operating across the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia is one step closer to reality, with resources now committed to the development of the...
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Solomon Islands Commits Ministerial Resources To World’s First Indigenous-led, Multi-National Ocean Reserve
Press Release – Melanesian Ocean Reserve Led by the governments of the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatuand in partnership with the Islands Knowledge Institute (IKI) and Nia TeroPacific leaders will take the momentum to Climate Week in...
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Marine biology history made as leopard sharks filmed having a MMF ‘threesome’
The recording is believed to be the first sighting of its kind. (YouTube/UniSC) Marine biologists in Australia have observed what is believed to be the first instance of leopard sharks engaging in a two-male, one-female threesome. While...
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Notes from Central Taiwan: The PRC’s false indigenous history
The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II provided Beijing another opportunity to lie about Taiwan, which was parroted by the international press The People’s Republic of China (PRC) yesterday paraded its military hardware in an effort to...
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Vanuatu MP urges French President Macron to return Matthew and Hunter
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Pacific News Service
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit will only be useful to Vanuatu if he accepts for France to return our two islands — Matthew and Hunter, says Johnny Koanapo, Vanuatu Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanna, Tafea Province. The French President...
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Br Peter Carroll elected Superior General of Marist Brothers
Br Peter Carroll FMS (Star of the Sea Province) Australian Marist Brother Peter Carroll has been elected Superior General of the Institute of the Marist Brothers, becoming only the second brother from Oceania to lead the worldwide institute....
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