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Skip the winter chill: Escape to this French island paradise
Le Meridien Resort is the ideal base to explore the French island paradise of Noumea.
'One of the most pleasant airport travel experiences I’ve had': What it's like flying Aircalin to New Caledonia
Everything about flying to New Caledonia was a breeze.
Why France is banning fireworks for Bastille Day
Fireworks, ‘pétard’ crackers and pyrotechnic displays are a big part of the festivities.
Fifa delighted with first women's Champions League
Some players were given individual awards at the end of the tournament.
New Caledonia’s Chateau Royal Beach Resort and Spa, Nouméa
Your money is best spent when you book this kind of room, one traveller reveals.
The secret New Caledonia island to put on your travel wish list
The only disruptions to the serene waters seem to be the turtles.
Idyllic island paradise: The New Caledonia side-trip you need to take
Quite possibly the closest you'll get to paradise.
'There was blood everywhere': Aussie dad killed in New Caledonia shark attack
The four-metre-long tiger shark attacked the man while he was swimming in Noumea.
New Caledonia fatal shark attacks: How safe are the beaches of Noumea?
Three shark attacks, one-fatal, have been recorded on a Noumea beach in as many weeks.
Paradise is closer than you think
Just three hours flight from New Zealand, beaches and sunshine awaits.
Try it once, you're hooked: This Pacific Island has it all
Think New Caledonia lives in the shadow of other islands? Think again.
New Caledonia drops all Covid restrictions for Kiwi travellers
This week the final pandemic barriers to entry were dropped in Noumea.
More Pacific islands end pre-departure tests for travellers
New Caledonia is the latest country to remove Covid-19 pre-departure testing.
Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands
Ditch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.
New Caledonia votes to stay in France
More than 96 percent voted against independence in a poll boycotted by pro-independence.
Weather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next week
Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.
Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'
Proposed New Caledonian bubble could be in place by Christmas
The French overseas territory hopes to extend bonhomie with Aus/NZ travel arangement.
'Lost trust in humanity': Fruit-picker jailed for sexually violating two women on same night
Woman looked into Michael Tetuaearo's eyes and saw 'a bad man'.
Cyclone Niran causes extensive damage in New Caledonia
Niran generated winds up to 220km/h, damaging buildings and cutting power.
Covid-19: The countries without cases - still
As the world deals with the pandemic, a few have managed to escape it so far.
Kiwi charged after meth-filled yacht seized off Aussie coast
The New Zealander charged after a massive drug bust in Australia has been named.
Hundreds of kilos of meth seized on yacht: Kiwi in huge Sydney drug bust
Kiwi arrested after yacht intercepted off NSW coast laden with methamphetamine.
New Caledonia extends Covid-19 lockdown
Restrictions imposed over coronavirus outbreak extended for one week.
Four survive 32 days adrift in Pacific after living off coconuts and rainwater
Some eight others, including a baby perished in the month-long ordeal.
Woman beats 13 men in painful 24-hour race
Gendarme endures "her own little world of pain" to win 24-hour race.
Cruise ship rescues three men adrift in Pacific Ocean
The sailors abandoned their stricken yacht because it was taking on water.
'France' comes to the Pacific
Idyllic tropical beaches are only one of the attractions of a New Caledonian holiday.
Pacific Islands: New Caledonia - vive la difference
New Caledonia's cultural and political identity makes it unique in the Pacific.
Actor's marathon charity run goes international
Will Hall's marathon mission for charity is set to take him to New Caledonia.