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The anger over the controversial plan sparked more than a week of unrest, arson and looting that left six people dead and hundreds injured

French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in New Caledonia, ready to talk with locals and restore order in the troubled region.

After making a touchdown, Marcon said that the state of emergency imposed on the Pacific island should not be prolonged and the authorities should aim to return to a calm situation in French territory

Emmanuel Macron met with political leaders on Thursday, admitting there was no "common vision" on the island's future.

Emmanuel Macron met with political leaders on Thursday, admitting there was no ""common vision"" on the island's future.

Protesters seeking independence from France have rocked the Pacific territory with the worst violence the region has seen in 40 years

Visit by president intended to quell serious unrest over plans in Paris to expand voting eligibility to include more French nationals

At least six people are dead as a result of protests in New Caledonia, after Paris approved a constitutional amendment that some fear will dilute the voting power of the Indigenous Kanak.

At least six people are dead as a result of protests in New Caledonia, after Paris approved a constitutional amendment that some fear will dilute the voting power of the Indigenous Kanak.

Amid escalating economic turmoil and social discontent the French government is determined to tighten its grip on the strategically significant Pacific colony.