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New dates for French minister's visit to New Caledonia
In August, the FLNKS rejected the latest outcomes of political talks in Bougival (near Paris). Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur Newly appointed French Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou has now rescheduled her first visit to New Caledonia, which was...
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Lagardère Travel Retail announces regional leadership changes in Africa
Lagardère Travel Retail has announced a strategic evolution of its organisation in Africa to strengthen its regional footprint and support ongoing development across fast-growing markets. Effective immediately, Sountou Bousso, currently CEO West...
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French MPs clash over New Caledonia policy, debates further postponed
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia’s issues even though the French Pacific territory is facing a pressing schedule. Debates in the French...
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French MPs clash on New Caledonia’s issues, debates further postponed
Debates in the French National Assembly on a New Caledonia-related Bill were once again heated and rocky on Wednesday, resulting in further delays. Photo: AFP / Magali Cohen French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia's...
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It is an emerging trend in travel. But what exactly is micro-retirement?
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French court clears accused Kanak leader to return to New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A Paris appeal court has confirmed that Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin is now cleared to return to New Caledonia. In September, a panel of judges had pronounced they...
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Vanuatu Tourism Office Provides Update on Air Connectivity Between New Caledonia and Vanuatu
PORT VILA, VANUATU – Wednesday, October 15, 2025: The Vanuatu Tourism Office yesterday released an update on the current air connectivity between New Caledonia and Vanuatu, detailing existing services and upcoming temporary adjustments. Current...
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FIBA Statement on the games New Caledonia-Solomon Islands of the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025
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HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - FIBA was informed by the New Caledonia Basketball Federation of its decision not to participate in the Bronze Medal Matches against the Solomon Islands at the FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup for...
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New Caledonia sees first signs of tourism recovery after 2024 unrest
New Caledonia’s tourism sector is showing early signs of recovery after a dramatic collapse in visitor numbers following violent riots in May last year. Figures from New Caledonia Tourism show arrivals from New Zealand plummeted to just nine...
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Kanak leader cleared to return to New Caledonia, court confirms
Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Tein, head of the CCAT (Cellule de Coordination des Actions de Terrain), poses prior a press conference in Montpellier, Southern France, on June 18, 2025. On June 12, 2025, a French court freed independence...
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Ever heard of New Caledonia? The tiny nation is two wins from the World Cup
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GIBRALTAR -- Germain Haewegene has a mischievous, excitable grin. The New Caledonia forward has just scored the second goal in his country's 2-0 friendly win against Gibraltar, though he knows he has a long night ahead of him. A bus will collect...
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New minister in ‘rollercoaster’ French politics causes concern in New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a Minister for Overseas has caused significant concern, including in New...
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New French Overseas Minister's appointment causes concern in New Caledonia
France’s newly-appointed Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou Photo: Assemblée Nationale As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a new Minister for Overseas has caused significant...
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Sports tourism is an untapped gold mine
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SPORTS How rugby league and other international sports are quietly transforming the PNG economy IT is that time of the year again when international rugby league fever sweeps across Papua New Guinea. The air is thick with anticipation, flags fly...
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Lagardère announces strategic regional leadership changes in Africa
Sountou Bousso adds East Africa to his regional leadership remit. Lagardère Travel Retail has restructured its African organisation to strengthen its regional presence and support growth across key markets. Effective immediately, Sountou Bousso,...
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Today-History-Nov04
Today in History for Nov. 4: In 1809, the steamer "Accommodation," the first on the St. Lawrence, arrived at Quebec from Montreal. The trip took 66 hours at a speed of five knots but 30 hours were spent at anchor. The fare was $8. Today in History...
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Atout France’s ‘Happy French Tuesday’ strengthens ties between French destinations and Australian travel trade
Atout France’s is celebrating the sucess of its “Happy French Tuesday”, a one-day event designed to highlight the diversity and excellence of French tourism through 10 partner hotels and destinations from Paris, Monaco, the Isles of Tahiti, and...
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Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension following riots
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s tourism industry is hopeful for a rebound as Air New Zealand resumed its flights over the weekend. To mark Air New Zealand’s return, on its social networks,...
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Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon New Caledonia's tourism industry is hopeful for a rebound as Air New Zealand resumed its flights over the weekend. To mark Air New Zealand's return, on its social networks, Nouméa-La Tontouta international airport posted...
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