New Caledonia
Debris from stricken ship washes up on New Caledonia
The authorities in New Caledonia say debris from the stricken container ship Kea Trader has been washed ashore.
Letting Indonesia join MSG was a mistake - academic
A Solomon Islands academic says the leaders of Melanesian Spearhead Group member states made a mistake in granting Indonesia associate member status in the group.
One dead in latest New Caledonia dengue outbreak
The latest dengue outbreak in New Caledonia has claimed its first life.
French Polynesia could follow New Caledonia's lead, says Temaru
French Polynesia's opposition pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru says if New Caledonia accedes to full sovereignty this year French Polynesia will follow.
Curfew call to fight New Caledonia youth crime
A New Caledonian politician has asked France whether it could allow curfews to be declared for minors to fight lawlessness.
New Caledonia probes illicit beer sales
An investigation has been opened in New Caledonia into claims that one of the top beer distributors is supplying the black market.
French PM warns of New Caledonia referendum risk
The French prime minister says New Caledonia's independence referendum is a challenge which is not without risk.
New Caledonia teachers end strike
Secondary school teachers in New Caledonia's public sector have ended their strike.
New Caledonia teachers on strike
Secondary school teachers in New Caledonia's public sector have gone on strike.
News in French for 13 March 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
UN team visits New Caledonia
A team of the United Nations decolonisation committee is visiting New Caledonia this week.
Cyclone Hola passes New Caledonia; damage appears to be minimal
New Caledonia's eastern islands appear to have been spared the worst of Cyclone Hola.
Cyclone Hola bears down on New Caledonia
Cyclone Hola is bearing down on New Caledonia's eastern Loyalty Islands right now, where strong winds and torrential rains have been reported.
Cyclone Hola weakens to category 2; New Caledonia still on alert
As Cyclone Hola bears down on New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands the government has issued the maximum alert for residents.
Protest over lawlessness in New Caledonia
Several hundred people have taken to the streets of New Caledonia's capital to protest against general insecurity.
Hola hits Vanuatu and heads for New Caledonia
The head of Unicef in Vanuatu says information is still being gathered about the extent of damage to the northern island group from Tropical Cyclone Hola and he hopes New Caledonia will cope with its… Audio
New Caledonia Congress set to announce independence referendum date
New Caledonia's Congress is expected to meet on March 19th to set the date for the independence referendum.
Court appearance after New Caledonian shooting
A 57-year-old man in New Caledonia suspected of shooting and injuring a minor in a stolen car last month has appeared in court.
Chinese company to dispose of Kea wreck off New Caledonia
A Chinese company has secured the contract to dispose of the wreck of the container ship Kea Trader which ran onto a reef off New Caledonia last July.
New Caledonians against mandatory vehicle checks
There have been demonstrations in New Caledonia against a government decision to introduce mandatory vehicle inspections.
