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‘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.
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.
New Caledonia's uprising and why it's hard to contain
Many familiar with the island’s history are experiencing an unwelcome sense of deja vu.
‘France lost the plot’: Journalist David Robie on Kanaky/New Caledonia riots
Journalist David Robie is no stranger to civil unrest in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024
Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Focus: Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down
The first New Zealanders rescued from New Caledonia say they're relieved to be home. Video / NZHerald
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
'Get them home safe': NZDF Hercules lands in New Caledonia to evac Kiwis
NZ and Australian Foreign Ministers reached agreement with their French counterpart.
Auckland crime, Gulf Harbour fire and Iran mourns president | Focus Monrng Bulletin May 21, 2024
Auckland businesses boost security, abandoned Country Club goes up in flames and Iran enters five days of mourning in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald