New Caledonia
Doctors refuse to go south of Noumea for security reasons
New Caledonia's medical emergency doctors will no longer go south of Noumea for security reasons.
New Caledonia announces new security measures amid crime spike
New Caledonia's president has announced a raft of measures to increase security in view of next year's independence referendum.
French PM takes responsibility for charter plane cost
The French prime minister Edouard Philippe has assumed responsibility for spending more than $US400,000 to charter a plane from Tokyo to Paris.
Local politician disagrees with 'New Caledonian people' description
A leading New Caledonian anti-independence politician Pierre Frogier has taken exception to the French prime minister's use of the term New Caledonian people.
Upsurge in leprosy in New Caledonia
There's been an upsurge in cases of leprosy in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia congress approves staff for Competition Authority
New Caledonia's Congress has finally approved staff needed to run the Competition Authority.
New Caledonian politician opposes mothballing Vale plant
A leading New Caledonian politician says it is out of the question to mothball the Vale nickel plant.
French senate team to help set up New Caledonia referendum
A French Senate team will visit New Caledonia next month to help prepare next year's independence referendum.
Sport: New Caledonia on target at Mini Games
New Caledonia continues to hit their targets at the Pacific Mini Games after adding to their gold medal tally in archery and athletics.
New Caledonia campaigns against alcohol abuse
The New Caledonian government has adopted a comprehensive plan to counter excessive drinking, which has been identified as a key problem.
Top Caledonian Union official charged with rape
The general secretary of the pro-independence Caledonian Union has been charged with rape.
Outcry over New Caledonia labour code change
Three members of New Caledonia's Congress have submitted an amendment to once again change the labour code for journalists.
Three jailed for New Caledonia bush fires
Three men in New Caledonia have been jailed for illegally lighting huge bush fires in October.
Search underway for missing aircraft in New Caledonia
A search is underway in New Caledonia for a missing microlight aircraft.
New Caledonia pensioners rally over high cost of living
Disgruntled pensioners in New Caledonia have taken to the streets for a second time in two months to protest against the high cost of living.
Changed labour code draws ire of New Caledonia's reporters
New Caledonia's journalists are alarmed at a labour code change which has eliminated redundancy provisions.
Caledonian Union general-secretary suspended
The general secretary of the Caledonian Union has been suspended over unspecified wrongdoing.
Formation of New Caledonia govt complete
The formation of New Caledonia's new government has been completed with the allocation of portfolios.
New Caledonia fire services slams destruction of vehicle
The fire service in New Caledonia has condemned the theft and destruction of one of its vehicles.
March in protest of oil spill pollution in New Caledonia
An estimated 250 people have marched in Noumea in protest at the authorities' silence over recent oil pollution in New Caledonia.