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"We've been watching things by the hour": Kiwis trapped by violent unrest could return home

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Fri, 17 May 2024, 8:04am
Smoke rises during protests in Noumea, New Caledonia, Wednesday May 15, 2024. Photo / AP | Nicolas Job
Smoke rises during protests in Noumea, New Caledonia, Wednesday May 15, 2024. Photo / AP | Nicolas Job

"We've been watching things by the hour": Kiwis trapped by violent unrest could return home

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九一星空无限talk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 17 May 2024, 8:04am

Hundreds of New Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia could start coming home tomorrow.

The French territory is in a state of emergency and its international airport remains closed.

There have been several days of violent unrest, sparked by controversial constitutional changes.

At least four people have died and hundreds more have been injured during fires, armed clashes and mass looting.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Mike Hosking that more than 200 Kiwis are currently there, but he hopes they'll be able to return home soon.

He says the airport may be able to open tomorrow.

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