New Caledonia
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.
Minor disruptions to New Caledonia air links from strike
There have been minor disruptions to New Caledonia's domestic air services amid an unlimited strike by some firefighters.
New Caledonia court asked to uphold sentences for cocaine three
The prosecutor in New Caledonia has asked the appeal court to uphold the jail sentences of three men convicted of smuggling 578 kilogrammes of cocaine on board their yacht.
New Caledonia meeting sought to ensure Macron visit smooth
The pro-independence Caledonian Union has called for a broad meeting to ensure next week's visit to Ouvea by the French President Emmanuel Macron will be smooth.
New Caledonia strike notice imperils domestic air travel
A strike warning has been issued in New Caledonia that threatens to disturb domestic air travel.
News in French for 24 April 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Frogier against New Caledonia charter of common values
A leading New Caledonian anti-independence politician says he will not have anything to do with plans to draw up a charter of New Caledonian values.
New Caledonia marks 30th anniversary of hostage crisis
Commemorations have begun in New Caledonia to mark the 30th anniversary of the Ouvea hostage crisis.
Kanaks want 'crime against humanity' statement from Macron
Kanak leaders want the French president to recognise the early phase of New Caledonia's colonisation as a crime against humanity.
Jailed New Caledonian gunman released early
A New Caledonian man jailed for shooting and injuring a minor in Nakety is to be freed.
News in French for 17 April 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
News in French for 17 April 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Macron not welcome by New Caledonia tribe
A tribe in New Caledonia says it is against the French President Emmanuel Macron visiting the grave of the 19 Kanaks killed in the 1988 Ouvea hostage drama.
Fire damages New Caledonia nickel mine belt system
There has been a fire at a Kouaoua mining site of New Caledonia's SLN nickel company.
New Caledonians protest over violence against women
About 200 people have marched in New Caledonia in protest at violence against women.
New Caledonia unions against retirement age rise
Two unions in New Caledonia have come out against suggestions to raise the retirement age to 62.
New Caledonians have till 20th April to register for key vote
The French High Commission in New Caledonia has reminded prospective voters in the November independence referendum that they have until the 20th of April to enlist on the general roll.
Fire at New Caledonia nickel plant investigated
An investigation has been opened in New Caledonia into the cause of a fire at the Koniambo nickel plant.