New Caledonia

Japan and France have discussed the possibility of concerted action to fight illegal fishing in the Pacific during talks in New Caledonia.

New Caledonia's SLN nickel company says this month's strike has created a serious situation for the already troubled business.

The French government has decided to extend debate over France's social and economic crisis to include New Caledonia.

Judicial authorities in New Caledonia have rejected a bid for home detention by the territory's top surgeon who is awaiting his trial for murder.

Authorities in Wallis and Futuna say there is an increasing number of people from New Caledonia registering for driving tests.

Plans to introduce a 20,000 franc note in the French Pacific have been abandoned partly because of concern about money-laundering.

A strike at mines run by the nickel company SLN in New Caledonia has entered its third week.

A public row has erupted in New Caledonia over the state of the new central public hospital outside Noumea.

New Caledonia has tightened commercial rules to protect local manufacturers and businesses.

New Caledonia's prosecutor says those who caused this week's fire in Koumac will be jailed for life.

A strike at two mining sites of the nickel company SLN in New Caledonia has entered its second week.

More money is to be invested in New Caledonia's capital to safeguard schools targeted by vandalism.

A firefighter in New Caledonia has died of his injuries sustained while trying to contain a blaze in the far north.

There is criticism in New Caledonia of a government decision to ban the importation of some yogurts to protect local producers.

New Caledonian firefighter in critical condition after trying to contain blaze in far north.

Last November's referendum outcome is a reminder to France that it has to accompany New Caledonia to full independence, the territory's pro-independence movement says.

There is anger among New Caledonia's anti-independence politicians about a suggestion that the territory could become independent but associated with France.