New Caledonia
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.
Air services clouded in New Caledonia
There is concern in the north of New Caledonia that some air services to the region have been called into question.
Air services clouded in New Caledonia
There is concern in the north of New Caledonia that some air services to the region have been called into question.
Last of New Caledonian prison escapees recaptured
The last of ten inmates who had escaped New Caledonia's prison nearly four months ago has now been recaptured.
Vanuatu welcomes fumigation changes in New Caledonia
Vanuatu has welcomed a move by New Caledonia to drop fumigation requirements for imported kava chips and roots.
Macron to visit scene of 1980s hostage crisis on New Caledonia visit
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, will visit the island of Ouvea on 5 May during a visit to New Caledonia, according to local reports.
France reconstitutes New Caledonian consultation group
A 10-member New Caledonian consultation group has been reconstituted at the behest of the French prime minister.
Kanaks to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Baku
New Caledonia's Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front, or FLNKS, is to attend the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Azerbaijan next week.
Red alert over heavy rain for New Caledonia
The east coast of New Caledonia's main island is under red alert because of heavy rain.
Compromise yields New Caledonia referendum question
The question for this November's independence referendum in New Caledonia has been agreed to in talks with the French prime minister.
Paris hosts final Noumea Accord signatories meeting
New Caledonia's signatories of the Noumea Accord will today hold their last meeting chaired by the French prime minister Edouard Philippe.
News in French for 27 March 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French navy sailor faces rape charge in New Caledonia
Reports from New Caledonia say a sailor of the French navy has been charged with rape.
New Caledonia man jailed for shooting could be free in weeks
Reports from New Caledonia say a 57-year-old man jailed for a year this week for shooting and injuring a minor may be freed within two weeks.