New Caledonia
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.
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.
