New Caledonia
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.
New Caledonia union calls for strike at SLN
A union in New Caledonia has called for a one-day strike at the SLN nickel mining company over the impasse at the closed Kouaoua site.
Poll shows strong opposition to New Caledonia independence
New Caledonia poll predicts resounding no to independence from France Audio
New Caledonia's Neaoutyine hits out at SLN
The president of New Caledonia's northern province has hit out at the SLN nickel mining company over the closure of the Kouaoua site.
Polls show New Caledonia majority against independence
A new survey in New Caledonia has found that an overwhelming majority won't vote for independence from France in the referendum on November 4.
New Caledonia nickel company halts expansion - reports
Reports from New Caledonia say the SLN nickel company has acceded to instructions by the northern province to halt its mining expansion plans in Kouaoua.
Referendum rolls published in New Caledonia
Town halls across New Caledonia are from today publishing the rolls for the November referendum on independence from France.
SLN mining expansion suspended in New Caledonia
Reports from New Caledonia say the government of the northern province has ordered the suspension of work aimed at opening a new mine at the Kouaoua site.
Wave warning from New Caledonia quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre now says waves as high as a metre above the tide line are possible along the coasts of Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu following an earthquake off New Caledonia.
Quake in New Caledonia waters - no tsunami threat
An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale has struck southeast of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands.
New Caledonia voter registration extended
People eligible to vote in New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France can now register until the day of the vote on November 4th.
New Caledonia prison escapee recaptured after three years
Police in New Caledonia have recaptured a prison escapee who had been on the run for almost three years.
Further talks planned after New Caeldonia mine closure
Reports from New Caledonia say a further meeting is planned next week to resolve the conflict which led to last week's closure of the mine at Kouaoua.
New Caledonia to control prices
New Caledonia's Congress has agreed to impose temporary price controls from October to help bed in its tax reform.
Talks held over New Caledonia mine closure
A first meeting has been held in New Caledonia between traditional leaders and a group of protesters blocking the Kouaoua mining site.
Job losses follow New Caledonia mine shutdown
Last week's closure of New Caledonia's mining centre in Kouaoua has led to 81 employees losing their jobs and seeking temporary state support.
News in French for 21 August 2018
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Key New Caledonia mine shut for third week
The Kouaoua nickel mining site in New Caledonia remains closed for a third week amid calls to protect endemic oak trees.