New Caledonia
New Caledonia Republicans unveil post-referendum plan
New Caledonia's anti-independence Republicans have outlined plans on how to proceed after the 4 November referendum on independence from France.
French PM to be in New Caledonia just after vote
The French prime minister Edouard Philippe says he will be in New Caledonia on November 5th - the day after the referendum on independence.
France keen for signatories to Noumea Accord to meet after vote
France is considering to convene a meeting of the signatories to the Noumea Accord within weeks after New Caledonia's independence referendum.
Human Rights body issues warning prior to New Caledonia vote
Irrespective of the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum, certain conditions need to be met to maintain the peace, the French Human Rights League says.
Two French Pacific airlines partner up
Two small airlines in the French Pacific have signed up to a partnership to improve their respective operations.
Campaigning starts officially for New Caledonia referendum
Campaigning has officially begun in New Caledonia for the referendum on independence from France.
Firearm ban for New Caledonia referendum
People in New Caledonia won't be allowed to carry firearms on the weekend of the independence referendum.
New Caledonia separatists 'confident' as referendum nears
New Caledonia's pro-independence politicians say they are confident just two weeks out of the referendum on full sovereignty.
Ouvea voters ponder New Caledonia independence vote
Voters in Ouvea consider New Caledonia independence referendum. Audio
MSG raises concerns about New Caledonia voter registration
A Papua New Guinea diplomat at the UN has expressed concern that not all Kanaks have been enrolled for New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France.
French PM restates impartiality in New Caledonia vote
The French prime minister Edouard Philippe has restated that the French state is impartial over the organisation of next month's independence referendum in New Caledonia.
Call for measured comments ahead of New Caledonia referendum
A government-appointed committee of elders in New Caledonia has called for more measured comments to ensure a peaceful independence referendum next month.
Second big quake hits southeast of New Caledonia
A second significant earthquake has struck southeast of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands.
Kanak flag can only be flown alongside French flag
The French prime minister has decided that the Kanak flag can only be flown at New Caledonia's polling stations during next month's independence referendum if there is also a French flag.
New anti-independence party set up in New Caledonia
A new anti-independence political party is being set up in New Caledonia to contest next year's provincial election.
New Caledonia Labour Party wants air time
New Caledonia's Labour Party wants to be allotted air time on public broadcasting outlets ahead of the independence referendum next month.
Another fire at New Caledonia mine site
There has been another fire at the Kouaoua nickel mine in New Caledonia.
300 police reinforcements arrive ahead of New Caledonia referendum
More than 300 French armed mobile police have arrived in New Caledonia as additional security for next month's independence referendum.
Dismay over New Caledonia referendum campaign comments
Anti-independence politicians in New Caledonia are dismayed they have been called to be part of an axis of evil.
Former New Caledonia president in appeal court
New Caledonia's Apellate Court has heard an appeal by a former president, Harold Martin, who was last year given a suspended two-month prison sentence over a conflict of interest in a land sale.
