Idyllic island paradise: The New Caledonia side-trip you need to take
Quite possibly the closest you'll get to paradise.
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'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
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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.
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Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
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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.
Room check: Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, Nouvelle Caledonie
Anendra Singh stays at the Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, Nouvelle Caledonie.
Smoke causes emergency landing in New Caledonia for United flight
The United flight was forced to make an emergency landing last night in Noumea.
When marathons can be holidays
"Marathon tourism", like upcoming New Caledonia event, increasingly popular.
Ship Inspection: Sun Princess' Christmas cruise
If there's one thing worse than being alone at Christmas, it's being alone in a port.
New Caledonia: Fair way to unwind
A stunning resort beside an ecological course is a hit with golfer Phil Tataurangi.
New Caledonia vote 'non' to Frexit, voting to remain part of France
The referendum attracted record-high turnout of 80.6 per cent.