New Caledonia defeat Fiji and make history

[Photo Credit: OFC] New Caledonia defeated Fiji 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland and secure a spot in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 final. Fiji dominated the first half and created several chances, but...

Young Kulas miss U-20 World Cup spot after 2-0 semi-final defeat to New Caledonia

Young Kulas miss U-20 World Cup spot after 2-0 semi-final defeat to New Caledonia The Young Kulas have lost their chance to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2026 after a devastating 2-0 loss to New Caledonia in the semi final of the OFC U-19...

POMCCI Business Breakfast with delegation from New Caledonia

POMCCI Breakfast with New Caledonia Delegation Wed 29 October 2025 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM An official visit by a business delegation from New Caledonia, led by the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Mr. Alcide Ponga, will include around...

Kanak pro-independence leader allowed to return to New Caledonia, court rules

New Caledonia’s CCAT leader Christian Téin speaks during a press conference held at Union Calédonienne headquarters in Nouméa. Photo: RRB Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin pre-trial conditions have been further eased and he will be...

New Caledonia independence leader allowed to return home by French court

PARIS: A French court has authorised New Caledonian independence leader Christian Tein to return to his home territory following his release from detention related to deadly 2024 riots. The Paris court made this decision on September 23, allowing...

France court approves Kanak leader's return to New Caledonia

Christian Tein leads a group the French authorities accused of organizing the May 2024 riots. A French court has authorized Christian Tein, a prominent Kanak independence leader, to return to New Caledonia after more than a year of legal...

USA SMASH NEW CALEDONIA AT U20 WC

USA vs. New Caledonia, 2025 U-20 World Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Men’s U-20 National Team have arrived in Chile for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and they arrive with expectations to try and make a breakthrough. In the past 4 U-20 World Cups, the United States has advanced to the...

New Caledonia Crush Local Hopes And Book Final Semi-Final Spot In Tahiti

Press Release – OFC On the balance of play, Leon Waitronyies side were worthy winners and now advance to face Fiji in Wednesdays semi-final (Tahiti time). In the other last-four clash, New Zealand will meet the Cook Islands. New Caledonia have...

'Underlying tension' 172 years since France colonised New Caledonia

Ceremony held in La Foa, in the presence of civilian and military authorities September 2025. Photo: Facebook/ Sud province This week in New Caledonia marks the anniversary of colonisation. France annexed the Kanak islands in 1853 and remains the...

Sounders’ Yeimar expected to miss 4 weeks with hamstring injury

RENTON — Sounders veteran Yeimar will be out approximately four weeks due to a left hamstring strain. The center back suffered the injury in the 13th minute of last week’s draw against Vancouver at Lumen Field. He underwent an MRI on Monday that...

New Caledonia Stun Vanuatu With Late Strike At Stade Paea

Press Release – OFC The result will boost New Caledonias chances of qualifying for the semi-finals from Group B, while Vanuatu must turn in strong performances against Tahiti and New Zealand to progress. Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek...

New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'

Armoured Centaures riot control vehicles are also part of the deployment. Photo: Supplied High security measures are now in force in New Caledonia, as the French Pacific territory approaches "symbolic" dates later this week. French High...

World's first shark THREESOME is caught on camera: Scientists spot two males and a female mating off the coast of New Caledonia

Scientists observing sharks off the coast of New Caledonia were in for a surprise, after spotting the world's first shark threesome. During the unusual encounter, two male leopard sharks mated with a female in quick succession – with the entire...

Fixing New Caledonia’s health crisis

TUVALU played their first Futsal tournament today in a tough encounter against New Zealand. The New Zealanders had much to prove after going down 1-2 to the Solomon Islands on Saturday. New Zealand scored three minutes in Captain Dylan Manickum...

French Constitutional Council upholds “frozen” electoral list in New Caledonia

France’s Constitutional Council in Paris Photo: Conseil constitutionnel France's Constitutional Council on Friday ruled that New Caledonia's list of eligible voters for local election should stay "frozen" for the time being. In a much-awaited...

New Caledonia's Congress votes to postpone provincial elections

Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Walter Zweifel New Caledonia's Congress endorsed yet another postponement for the French Pacific territory's crucial provincial elections. The provincial elections date was already postponed twice: initially scheduled to be...

Fiji U19 one win away from WC Qualification

Source: OFC The Fiji national U19 women’s team are just one win away from securing their qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Fiji will clash with a formidable New Caledonia side in the first semi-final of the OFC U-19 Women’s...

Carnival Splendor Cruise Ship: A Complete Guide

This article is part of a directory: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Splendor is a unique ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet, known for its bold design and high-energy atmosphere, sailing year-round from Sydney, Australia. It offers a variety of...

Political turmoil in Paris creates rippling effects in New Caledonia's quest for independence

When New Caledonia's President, Alcide Ponga, arrived in Honiara last week for his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), the French government in Paris was facing a major crisis. The upheaval follows a confidence vote in the French...