New Caledonia
New Caledonia referendum commission appointed
The French government has announced the members of the commission which will oversee New Caledonia's independence referendum in November.
Two arrested in New Caledonia for rape that triggered mass protest
Two men in New Caledonia have been arrested and charged over the highly publicised rape of a woman in Canala two months ago which triggered protest marches across the territory.
French President's trip to New Caledonia not welcomed by all
New Caledonia's Labour Party says it doesn't share the enthusiasm over the visit of the French president Emmanuel Macron's two weeks ago.
New Caledonia pensioners to take to the streets again
Pensioners in New Caledonia say they will again take to the streets of Noumea on Thursday in a bid to get their retirement payments increased.
New Caledonia leader to focus on Indo-Pacific at PALM
New Caledonia's president Philippe Germain says his talks with Japanese leaders this week will focus on the strategy for the Indo-Pacific areas as it was presented by the French president Emmanuel…
New Caledonia shooting to be re-enacted for court
It has been announced in New Calednia that next Wednesday there will be a re-enactment of the 2016 fatal shooting of a prison escapee William Decoire near Noumea.
News in French for 15 May 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Sex crime stats unsettle New Caledonia
A New Caledonian organisation caring for vicitims of sexual violence says there is a worrying decline in fundamental values of respect.
Caledonia Together politicians align with En Marche party
Several politicians of the Caledonia Together party have aligned themselves with France's ruling En Marche party following last week's visit by the president Emmanuel Macron.
New Caledonia employers oppose raising levy
Employers in New Caledonia say they are opposed to raising contributions of salaried staff to help the public healthcare insurance scheme.
Fears of job losses due to New Caledonia mining vandals
There are fears of massive job losses in New Caledonia as a result of continued vandalism at the Kouaoua mining site.
New Caledonia Red Cross office burgled again
The office of the Red Cross in New Caledonia has again been burgled.
News in French for 8 May 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
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.
