France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.
Author: Pete McKenzie
The Kiwi Makes a Startling but Careful Comeback
At a sanctuary on New Zealand’s North Island, the long-endangered flightless birds have grown so much in number that they are being transported to other areas to start new colonies.
The Tiny Nation at the Vanguard of Mining the Ocean Floor
Below the waters of the Cook Islands, population 15,000, lie minerals used to power electric cars. Extracting them could bring riches, but many say it’s a bad idea.
Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital
The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort.
New Zealand Warriors Surpass All Blacks to Capture Country’s Imagination
An improbable run by the New Zealand Warriors has offered some excitement to counter the All Blacks’ recent misfortune.
Health Benefits for U.S. Veterans From Pacific Nations Get Step Closer
Citizens of three Pacific Island nations, eligible to serve in the U.S. military, have faced a Catch-22 in gaining access to certain benefits. That may change soon.
For These Veterans of U.S. Military, ‘Free’ Health Care Is a 5-Hour Flight Away
Citizens of three Pacific Island nations, eligible to serve in the U.S. military, find it hard to make use of the health benefits they have earned.
$59 Million, Gone: How Bikini Atoll Leaders Blew Through U.S. Trust Fund
The Trump administration lifted spending limits on the fund, which aids descendants of people forced to leave the coral reef because of U.S. nuclear testing.
Learning to Love My Incomprehensible Kiwi Accent
It’s surprising how hard it is for New Zealanders to make themselves understood in America.
In the Pacific, Outcry Over Japan’s Plan to Release Fukushima Wastewater
The proposal has angered many of Japan’s neighbors, particularly those with the most direct experience of unexpected exposure to dangerous levels of radiation.