New Caledonia
UN approves New Caledonia voter registration
The United Nations says New Caledonia's review of the electoral roll for the November referendum on independence has been done properly.
New Caledonia employers warn of anti-tax action
New Caledonia's employers federation has warned of imminent action in protest at the government's tax reform.
Elder's death overshadows New Caledonia mine talks
Talks in New Caledonia aimed at resolving a protracted mining dispute have been overshadowed by the death of an elder attending the meeting.
New Caledonia top surgeon held for killing neighbour
New Caledonia's top surgeon has been taken into custody after fatally shooting his neighbour on a golf course.
Kanaks urged by West Papuan body to vote for independence
The West Papua National Committee has urged New Caledonia's indigenous Melanesians to vote for independence during the upcoming referendum. Audio
West Papuans urge Kanaks to vote for independence
The West Papua National Committee has urged New Caledonia's indigenous Melanesians to vote for independence during the upcoming referendum in the French territory. Audio
France accused of ditching security responsibilities in New Caledonia
The president of France's centre-right Republicans has accused the French state of abdicating its responsibilities in terms of security in New Caledonia.
Facebook post leads to detention of New Caledonian man
A man in New Caledonia has been detained for a post on Facebook and risks being imprisoned.
Man jailed for St Louis shooting in New Caledonia
The criminal court in New Caledonia has given a ten-year jail sentence to a man found guilty of murder during the unrest of 2016 in St Louis.
SLN's woes burden New Caledonia
New Caledonia mining dispute weighs on SLN nickel company. Audio
New Caledonia sets new consumption tax
The government in New Caledonia has approved adjustments to a new consumption tax which comes into effect next month.
New tax triggers New Caledonia protest
There has been a brief strike in New Caledonia in protest at a tax reform which is to come into effect at the beginning of October.
Large quake hits to east of New Caledonia
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck southeast of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands.
News in French for 11 September 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia USTKE union shuns referendum
New Caledonia's USTKE union is asking supporters to stay away from the vote in the November referendum on independence from France.
France's Republicans oppose New Caledonia independence
The president of France's opposition centre-right Republicans says he is for a French Caledonia as the territory nears a referendum on independence.
Kanak union to consider asking supporters to vote in referendum
New Caledonia's USTKE union is to decide this weekend whether it will ask its supporters to vote in the November referendum on independence from France.
Teen gets 12 years for causing fatal accident in New Caledonia
A teenager in New Caledonia has been jailed for 12 years for causing the fatal accident of a woman motorcyclist last year.
Probe opens into alleged murder attempt in New Caledonia
A probe into an alleged murder attempt has been opened in New Caledonia after a police vehicle was shot at near Noumea.
More signs of opposition to New Caledonia independence
There has been another opinion poll in New Caledonia showing strong rejection of independence from France.
