World
Oceania
French officials see foreign interference behind deadly riots in New Caledonia
Azerbaijan had invited separatists from the French territories last year, resulting in a group whose stated aim is to support “French liberation and anti-colonialist movements”.
- by Chris Zappone
Latest
Australians trapped after France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia
Armed forces are protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.
- by Kirsty Needham and Camille Raynaud
Updated
Protests
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the federal government was closely monitoring the situation and urged Australians to stay safe.
- by Kirsty Needham, Juliette Jabkhiro and Augustin Turpin
Updated
China relations
Solomon Islands choose China friend as new PM
Currently the foreign minister, Jeremiah Manele has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation’s foreign policy that made it grow close to China.
- by Kirsty Needham
Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple
The pair were found dead in a paddock by a relative who had gone to check on them.
- by Rachel Moore and Caroline Williams
Opinion
CCP influence
Yes, there are Chinese police in Fiji. But that’s none of our business
Australia has no right to dictate to Fiji who its police force works with, particularly when we already work with Chinese police on transnational crime.
- by Graeme Smith