Municipal Elections 2026: Sonia Lagarde Re-elected Mayor of Nouméa
Sonia Lagarde has been re-elected as the mayor of Nouméa in New Caledonia with 61.99% of the votes.
Municipal Elections 2026: Opening of Polling Stations in New Caledonia
Polling stations have opened in New Caledonia for the first round of the 2026 municipal elections, marking the start of a competitive voting period.
Shark culls brought in after fatal attack cause division and anger in New Caledonia
Shark culling operations have been initiated in New Caledonia following a fatal shark attack, leading to public debate over safety and conservation.
Shark cull and swimming ban to resume after fatal attack in New Caledonia
Authorities in New Caledonia have announced the resumption of shark culling and a swimming ban following a fatal attack on a wing foiler near Noumea.
New Caledonia: the crucial constitutional reform launched in Parliament, without guarantee of success
The French Senate has begun discussing a significant constitutional reform for New Caledonia, aiming to establish it as a new state, amid concerns of opposition disrupting the process.
The body of a man attacked by a shark found in New Caledonia
A man's body was discovered in New Caledonia after being fatally attacked by a shark, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
New Caledonia: a surfer found dead, shark attack suspected
A surfer in New Caledonia was found dead, likely due to a shark attack following heavy rainfall that increased shark presence near the shores.
New Caledonia: Emmanuel Tjibaou calls on the government to recognize the 'impasse' of its constitutional reform
Emmanuel Tjibaou, a pro-independence deputy, urges the French government to acknowledge the failure of its constitutional reform regarding New Caledonia.
Social Networks, End of Life, New Caledonia... The Government Unveils a Very Busy Schedule in Parliament
The French government has revealed a packed parliamentary agenda that includes significant proposals on social networks, end-of-life issues, and matters concerning New Caledonia.
In New Caledonia, independence activists want to 'neutralize' the Bougival agreement
In New Caledonia, dissident independence activists have formed a new association, aiming to undermine the recently approved Bougival agreement.
Summit on New Caledonia: Emmanuel Macron wants to move forward "without forceful imposition or paralysis"
Emmanuel Macron initiated a new cycle of discussions regarding the institutional future of New Caledonia, although the main independence movement, FLNKS, boycotted the meeting.
New Caledonia: The FLNKS Independence Movement Declines Emmanuel Macron's Invitation to the Élysée
The Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of New Caledonia declined President Emmanuel Macron's invitation aimed at continuing dialogue about the region's institutional future.