Latest from New Caledonia
Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world
They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.
‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnership
Luxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.
Foreign Minister meets with New Caledonia president after taking aim at French ambassador
The situation in New Caledonia is one of the primary issues at the forum.
Pacific forum head disappointed by failed New Caledonia mission but vows to try again
Forum secretary-general Baron Waqa said its failure was due to 'some misunderstanding'.
Contentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forum
A leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
Peters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tour
PM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.
Winston Peters questions legitimacy of Noumea referendum
The NZ Foreign Minister says there has been 'democratic injury' on both sides.
Fresh violence flares up in New Caledonia
Over the last three days, more violence and destruction has erupted.
This Air NZ route will stop from today until September
Ongoing challenges prompted the airline's decision.
Shane Te Pou: It’s time for France to let New Caledonia be free
OPINION: New Caledonia, a jewel in the Pacific, bears scars of French colonialism.
France sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New Caledonia
The police in New Caledonia have a new weapon in their arsenal.
Ex-footballer says two relatives killed in New Caledonia
Former France and Real Madrid midfielder says relatives shot in the head by snipers.
ACC Europe trip, Budget tease and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 28, 2024
ACC boss’ $32k trip, Nicola Willis teases her budget plans and the death toll remains unknown after devasting Papua New Guinea landslide.
Fourth New Caledonia mercy flight brings 57 Kiwis to Auckland
A fourth flight taking New Zealanders out of riot-torn New Caledonia has departed.
Third mercy flight heads home from New Caledonia carrying 49 Kiwis
MFAT estimates 150 more Kiwis remain in New Caledonia.
Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024
Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.
Kiwis in New Caledonia: 'Home, safe and sound'
'Rather eventful' flight of mercy trip from Noumea to NZ
Christchurch couple anxiously await rescue from Noumea as vital meds deplete
Disappointment, distress and frustration were beginning to take their toll.
'We just want to come home': Rotorua mum and baby stranded in riot-torn New Caledonia
They intended to stay four nights. They've been stuck for two weeks.
'We’re frustrated ourselves': Winston Peters on New Caledonia mercy flight permit delay
“We just have to be patient and wait."
In riot-hit New Caledonia, Macron says priority is return to calm amid unrest
Macron says 3000 security officers have been deployed to New Caledonia.
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
Mixed feelings ahead of Macron's visit to New Caledonia
The French President will visit the troubled archipelago but reactions have been lukewarm.
CBD safety, New Caledonia and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin May 23, 2024
Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.
Second mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New Caledonia
MFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.