New Caledonia
New Caledonia's pro-independence side energised by referendum
New Caledonia has voted against independence from France, with 57 percent voting for the status quo in Sunday's referendum. However, the smaller than expected margin of victory for the… Audio
French President to address New Caledonia after polls close
The French president Emmanuel Macron will give a televised address about Sunday's New Caledonia's independence referendum five hours after polls close.
New Caledonia referendum campaigns end at midnight
Campaigning will end at midnight for Sunday's referendum on New Caledonia's independence from France.
New Caledonia elders hail referendum campaign
New Caledonia's government-appointed group of elders has praised the conduct during the independence referendum campaign which is about to wrap up.
Call to thwart more New Caledonia referendums
A leading anti-independence politician in New Caledonia says he wants the French constitution changed, should on Sunday a large majority vote against independence.
New Caledonia at a crossroads - again
With a referendum on independence due on Sunday expected to confirm the status quo, the French prime minister has told the National Assembly in Paris that he doesn't "trust results proclaimed in…
Firefighter strike in New Caledonia suspended due to vote
A firefighter strike in New Caledonia has been suspended in light of the independence referendum on November 4th.
Strike planned to hit New Caledonia airports from Wednesday
Striking firefighters in New Caledonia are being joined by unionised white collar officials in a bid to cripple aviation from Wednesday.
Blockade at New Caledonia nickel mine over
New Caledonia's SLN nickel company says the blockade of its mine site at Kouaoua, which began in early August, has ended.
French PM visit to New Caledonia welcomed
The leader of New Caledonia's biggest anti-independence party says it's extremely positive that the French prime minister will be in Noumea the day after the independence referendum.
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.
