New Caledonia: French President Macron calls further security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific territory...
Kanak young people will ‘never give up’ – journalist
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,...
ADF Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation
Australians stranded in New Caledonia could be offered a route home if a military aircraft is allowed into the island nation.
At least six people...
Fiji’s elevated and updated Vuvale partnership with Australia
“Australia has announced its agreement for the servicing and maintenance of all patrol boats under the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme in Fiji’s revitalised shipbuilding,...
Vuvale partnership renewal boosts Pacific Labour Mobility
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the renewal of the Vuvale Partnership between Fiji and Australia, which aims to facilitate seamless two-way travel...
French forces launch ‘major operation’ to open route to New Caledonia’s restive capital
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport,...
U.S proposes new defence site in Palau
The U.S military is proposing a new defence site in Palau as part of its strategy to beef up regional security amid escalating tensions...
ADF ‘ready to fly’ as death toll rises in New Caledonia, NZDF Hercules awaits...
As Australians stranded in New Caledonia amid unrest beg for help to come home, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the defence force is...
French authorities must uphold rights of the Indigenous Kanak people amid unrest
Responding to ongoing unrest in the non-self-governing French territory of Kanaky New Caledonia after the French Parliament adopted a bill changing the territory’s voting...
French response in New Caledonia risks helping China, Analysts say
French President Emmanuel Macron's ambitions to deepen French influence in the Pacific, where China is expanding its security ties, could be put at risk...
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France commits more recovery funding for New Caledonia as 50 new projects approved
France has approved a second phase of its investment-driven recovery plan for New Caledonia, committing an additional €84.7 million (CFP10.1 billion) to fund 50...
Brad Mooar named Fijian Drua Men’s Head Coach for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season
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