New Caledonia
Anti-independence alliance fails in New Caledonia's northern province
Rival anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have decided against forming an alliance in next month's election in the northern province.
New Caledonia's SLN warned of collapse
New Caledonia's biggest private sector employer has been warned that if it fails to stem losses it is on track to bankruptcy next year.
News in French for 2 April 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
FLNKS launches campaign for New Caledonia's provincial elections
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has used a weekend meeting to launch its campaign for next month's provincial elections.
Union call for joint New Caledonia list
New Caledonia's USTKE union has called for a united approach by the pro-independence camp to the May election in the southern province.
Strike affects New Caledonia domestic flights
A strike by cabin staff has forced the cancellation of several domestic flights in New Caledonia.
Labour Party in New Caledonia upset at being left off list
The Labour Party in New Caledonia has accused the pro-independence FLNKS movement of being irresponsible in not including it in its list of candidates in the southern province.
New coalitions for New Caledonia's provincial elections
Rival anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have decided to join forces in the May elections in the Loyalty Islands province.
New Caledonia provincial electoral rolls available Friday
The electoral roll for New Caledonia's provincial elections will be made available at the town halls from Friday.
Noumea ranked 20th most expensive city for expats
New Caledonia's capital Noumea has been listed among the world's 20 most expensive cities for expats.
United Airlines makes emergency landing in New Caledonia
An airliner flying from Australia to the United States made an emergency landing in New Caledonia.
News in French for 26 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French ambassador to Vanuatu stood down amid assault probe
The French ambassador to Vanuatu Robby Judes has been stood down from his position as he is being investigated for alleged assault.
New Caledonia unions march to keep pension age
Large crowds have turned out in New Caledonia for a march against plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.
New Caledonia's Martin fails in Paris appeal
France's highest court has upheld the corruption conviction of a former president of New Caledonia Harold Martin.
Vanuatu woman exploited in New Caledonia - report
Reports from New Caledonia say a ni-Vanuatu woman deported for working as a household helper illegally was paid seven times less than the minimum wage.
New Caledonia Congress endorses Vanuatu trade agreement
New Caledonia's Congress has endorsed last month's agreement to free up trade between New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
First concessions as New Caledonia strike enters third day
A public sector strike in New Caledonia has entered a third day as concessions appear to be made.
Sport: Fiji footballers dedicate victory to Christchurch terror victims
The Fiji men's football team have dedicated last night's 3-0 victory over New Caledonia to the victims of the Christchurch Mosque Attacks.
First day of open-ended public sector strike in New Caledonia
About 300 people have rallied outside the Congress of New Caledonia on the first day of an open-ended public sector strike.