New Caledonia
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 May 2018
A peace agreement is negotiated between warring tribes in PNG's Hela; Leadership and cultural nous help human rights bodies thrive in the Pacific; And indigenous people urged to engage more with… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 7 May 2018
The French president aims to balance China in the Pacific; Violence hampers post-quake aid delivery in PNG; Mixed feelings on the Vanuatu's Ambae Island as the government continues to ponder another… Audio
Macron wants a balance against China in the Pacific
The French president has sketched his view of how he would like the Pacific to be aligned in view of China's growing influence in the region. Audio
New Caledonia private hospital staff suspend strike
A strike which shut New Caledonia's three private hospitals has been suspended.
Macron calls for unity as New Caledonia trip ends
The French president has wrapped up his three-day visit to New Caledonia with an appeal to unity as the territory prepares for the November referendum on independence.
Macron visits Ouvea on anniversary of defining hostage crisis
The French president Emmanuel Macron has visited the island of Ouvea on the 30th anniversary of the bloody end of the 1988 hostage crisis.
In New Caledonia, Macron speaks of French 'destiny' in the Pacific
The French president Emmanuel Macron has again expressed his hope that the United States will be part of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
Thousands march against independence in New Caledonia
Thousands of people in New Caledonia have taken part in a march against independence from France - exactly six months before the territory's referendum on the issue.
Emmanuel Macron makes first visit to New Caledonia
The French president Emmanuel Macron is in New Caledonia on his first visit to the territory. Audio
More medical workers join New Caledonia strike
A strike by medical personnel in New Caledonia's private sector is spreading.
Macron dedicates New Caledonia visit to 'common history'
The French president Emmanuel Macron says his first visit to New Caledonia is above all dedicated to important moments of a common history.
New Caledonia too small to be independent, says Gomes
A leading New Caledonian anti-independence politician says the territory is too small to assume all the powers of an independent state.
New Caledonia's referendum
New Caledonia will vote on whether to remain part of France at the end of this year. Audio
Polls show most in New Caledonia against independence
Two opinion polls published by media outlets in New Caledonia show that a majority is against independence from France.
Return of New Caledonia colonisation deed puzzles
There has been a mixed response to the news that the French president Emmanuel Macron is to return the original deed with which France took possession of New Caledonia in 1853.
News in French for 1 May 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Private doctors join New Caledonia strike
Private doctors in New Caledonia will go on strike today joining medical staff of Noumea's three private hospitals.
New Caledonian independence leader calls for unity ahead of referendum
The spokesman of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has called for unity ahead of an independence referendum in November.
New Caledonia firefighters strike causes further flight disruptions
There have been more minor disruptions to New Caledonia's domestic air services amid an unlimited strike by some firefighters.
Mediators chosen to try and end New Caledonia strike
The New Caledonian government has chosen mediators to try to end a strike of medical staff at Noumea's private clinics.
