Australian travel agents return to paradise during Fam trip in New Caledonia

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France tightens security for riots anniversary after aborted New Caledonia political talks

Fresh, stringent security measures have been imposed in New Caledonia following aborted political talks last week and ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly riots that broke out on 13 May 2024, which resulted in 14 deaths and 2.2 billion...

What’s the ‘micro-retirement’ trend – and where should you go?

Many people see retirement as an opportunity to finally do some travelling for longer than a week or two – but a new trend emerging is proving not everyone wants to wait that long. Coined ‘micro-retirement’, travellers are taking an extended...

Evolution Travel Collective announces partnership with Omniche Holidays

Evolution Travel Collective has announced partnership with Brisbane-based wholesaler Omniche Holidays to deliver South Pacific expertise to Aussie agencies. This partnership sees ETC’s experienced business development managers represent Omniche...

The Canadian Government Just Slapped This Unknown Island Paradise With A Travel Advisory

Canada has issued several travel advisories, with over 20 countries now on its "Do Not Travel" list, including the world's hottest country, despite its major efforts to boost international tourism. Some alerts have also been reduced. For context,...

After 865 days, Samoa reopens to tourists

Samoa reopen to international tourists again on Monday, 865 days after closing borders due to COVID-19. For Western Australian Tuitaga Nathan Bucknall, the manager of the Taumeasina Island Resort near Apia, it’s day that’s been a long time coming....

Earthquake, tsunami: travellers warned to follow evacuation advice in US, Japan, Pacific

The warnings are also in place for Pacific Islands including Philippines, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue and Palau. Also affected are Marshall Islands, Guam, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Fiji, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Cook...

Winston Peters to meet French minister in New Caledonia this week

Winston Peters in New Caledonia - 3-5 December 2024 - with French High Commissioner Louis le Franc and French Ambassador for the Pacific Véronique Roger-Lacan Photo: Haut-Commissariat de la République New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston...

NZ deputy PM to visit New Caledonia

New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week. “This visit comes at an important moment in New Caledonia’s history and reinforces New Zealand’s commitment to being a constructive...

New Caledonia and Tahiti confirm squads for semi-final at Sky Stadium

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek (Photo/Supplied) News from OFC Former Wellington Phoenix forward Jaushua Sotirio has been included in the New Caledonia squad for Friday’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifier against Tahiti in Wellington. The...

Winston Peters to return to New Caledonia 

Photo: RE News Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week. “This visit comes at an important moment in New Caledonia’s history and reinforces New Zealand’s commitment to being a...

New Caledonia And Tahiti Confirm Squads For FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers Semi-final

Monday, 17 March 2025, 2:04 pm Press Release: OFC Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek (Photo/Supplied) Former Wellington Phoenix forward Jaushua Sotirio has been included in the New Caledonia squad for Friday’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania...

Winston Peters to make trip to New Caledonia

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia this week on his second trip to the territory in less than six months. There has been a change of Government since his last visit. New Caledonia has been a trouble spot in the Pacific...

Deputy Prime Minister To Visit New Caledonia

Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week. “This visit comes at an important moment in New Caledonia’s history and...

French Minister Valls Wants All Parties To Own Their Responsibilities Ahead Of Third Trip To New Caledonia

Patrick Decloitre, Correspondent French Pacific Desk French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called all parties to live up to their responsibilities in...

French Minister Valls warns New Caledonia is ‘on a tightrope’, pleads for ‘innovative’ solutions

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called on all parties to live up to their...

French Minister Valls wants all parties to 'take their responsibilities' ahead of third trip to New Caledonia

Union Calédonienne President Emmanuel Tjibaou [blue shirt] and other participants at the pro-independence FLNKS convention in Yaté, New Caledonia on 26 April 2025. Photo: RRB French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia...

Canada has issued tsunami travel warnings for 38 countries after a massive Pacific earthquake

Canadians heading to dozens of destinations across the Pacific Rim are now being warned to take extra precautions — or reconsider their travel plans altogether — after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Tuesday night....

Swathe of travel warnings for Aussies in multiple countries after huge Russia earthquake, tsunami warning

A swathe of urgent warnings have been issued for Aussie travellers with fears multiple countries across the Pacific could be hit by a tsunami following an 8.6 magnitude earthquake. Smartraveller is advising tourists in coastal areas to “move to...

Russia earthquake and tsunami: What to do if you're going on holiday to Japan, Hawaii or other affected areas

A tsunami has been triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia. It has already hit parts of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Other areas popular with Aussies are also under tsunami warnings. READ MORE: Packing dos and don'ts:...