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Record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off New Caledonia on Panama-flagged vessel bound for Australia
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
French customs officers board a ship as part of anti-drug traffic operation. Photo: Supplied / Douane France A record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine were seized last week off New Caledonia, the French High Commission in New Caledonia said on Thursday. The...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
New Caledonian Delegates To Learn About NZ Economy
Scoop
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Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs A New Caledonian delegation will tour New Zealand next week to learn about aspects of our economic development, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As New Caledonia seeks to recover economically...
Meet Thomas – SPTO’s New Marketing Intern from New Caledonia!
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
There’s a new face in the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) family—Thomas, our new Marketing Intern from New Caledonia! SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker welcomed the French-speaking intern to the SPTO team and highlighted that...
Govt changes travel advice level for holiday destination on Australia’s doorstep
KARRYON
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June 30, 2025
Previously, the government advised Aussie travellers to “Reconsider your need to travel” – or level three – for certain parts of the country, but that has now been downgraded. “We’ve reviewed our advice and now advise exercise a high degree of...
Macron invites all New Caledonia stakeholders for Paris talks
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
Macron, right, with New Caledonia Congress former presidents Louis Mapou, left, and Roch Wamytan, centre, last year. (file image) Photo: supplied French President Emmanuel Macron has sent a formal invitation to "all New Caledonia stakeholders" for...
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 19, 2025
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific New Caledonia is more than just its vibrant capital, Nouméa. This Pacific paradise offers stunning natural beauty, rich Kanak culture, and unique travel experiences for...
New Caledonian duo set sights on RSHYR
Sail-World
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June 11, 2025
by RSHYR media 11 Jun 00:11 PDT 26 December 2025 When Yann Rigal and Michel Quintin began sailing Double Handed in 2020, Rigal had his doubts. "When Michel called me and said, 'Are you in?' I was like, 'Wow, that's crazy but yes, let's go'," Rigal...
New Caledonian Duo Set Sights on Rolex Sydney Hobart Double Handed Division
Live Sail Die
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June 11, 2025
When Yann Rigal and Michel Quintin began sailing Double Handed in 2020, Rigal had his doubts. “When Michel called me and said, ‘Are you in?’ I was like, ‘Wow, that’s crazy but yes, let’s go’,” Rigal laughed. After completing their first race...
Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jul 4
KARRYON
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July 4, 2025
#10. Aussies get new nonstop flights to South America ex-Australasia A new way to fly to Latin America from an unlikely source. Read all about it. #9. Qantas moves to NDC: What does it mean for agents? The new global distribution model rolled out...
Tyler Dahl ready to dig for volleyball gold
Prince George Citizen
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Sixteen-year-old Tyler Dahl stands five-foot-nine in her bare feet. By most comparisons, that’s considered quite tall for a girl her age. But not in volleyball — and not compared to her teammates on the BC 18U provincial volleyball team, which...
Library, Tourism Prince George tout strong 2024 performances
Prince George Citizen
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June 24, 2025
The visitors' centre gift shop sold more than $45,000 in merchandise last year; library unveils new branding Tourism Prince George sold more than $45,000 in merchandise at its gift shop in 2024, while the Prince George Public Library saw a...
What is the worldwide caution alert? See travel advisories for US
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, tensions escalate between the two nations and their allies. The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide cautionary advisory for U.S. citizens abroad. President Trump's travel ban remains in...
Macron talks New Caledonia at Pacific-France summit
RNZ
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June 10, 2025
Photo: Screenshot Présidence de la République française French president Emmanuel Macron chaired a Pacific-France summit on Tuesday, in the margins of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Nice. In his opening speech, the French head of state...
Woman who allegedly drank bottle of wine on flight from New Caledonia to Sydney charged with assault of flight attendant
Seven News
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June 10, 2025
A woman who allegedly drank a whole bottle of wine she had carried onto a flight to Sydney has been charged with the aggressive assault of a crew member. The 64-year-old dual Italian-Australian national allegedly became disruptive when cabin crew...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
Metro
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June 15, 2025
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...
Two local ecosystem projects get funding
CKPG News
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July 3, 2025
The Spruce City Wildlife Association is one of nine organizations to receive funding from the College of New Caledonia Research Forest Society’s legacy funding. As did the Prince George Airport, which will use funds to conserve a portion of...
Brits Should Avoid Travelling To These Countries In 2025 – According To Foreign Office
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 13, 2025
One of the most useful things Brits can do before taking an overseas trip is checking whether the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has deemed that country as safe to travel to. The FCDO says they help tens of thousands of British...
Life-threatening disease erupts on Australia's doorstep as urgent travel warning is issued
Daily Mail
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June 10, 2025
Deadly dengue fever outbreaks have been rising amongst Australia's Pacific neighbours, prompting a travel warning for holidaymakers. The Cook Islands declared the most recent outbreak of the disease after 19 cases of the disease, including two...