New Caledonia
Category 1 cyclone off New Caledonia
A tropical cyclone that has been named Fehi is looming to the northwest of New Caledonia.
Concern over New Caledonia firefight
The public prosecutor in New Caledonia has given details about a shooting incident after motorists near St Louis heard gunfire.
New Caledonia belatedly approves 2018 budget
New Caledonia's Congress has approved the budget for 2018 after last year's political crisis prevented the territory from approving it on time.
Diver injured in New Caledonian shark attack
A shark has seriously injured a diver off New Caledonia.
New Caledonia focuses on curbing alcohol consumption
The government of New Caledonia has tabled its long-term crime prevention and security plan which focuses on curbing alcohol consumption, especially among the young.
Jail for cocaine three in New Caledonia
Three men have been sentenced to prison in New Caledonia for smuggling 578 kilogrammes of cocaine on board their yacht.
New Caledonia OPT calls strike in protest at budget
A strike has been called by unionised staff at New Caledonia's publicly owned OPT telecommunications company for next Tuesday.
New Caledonia St Louis trial deferred
New Caledonia's criminal court has deferred the trial of five men accused of wounding six police officers near St Louis in 2016.
French Senate to discuss changes to New Caledonia electoral rolls
The French Senate will within a month discuss the proposed law change to accommodate new, but restricted electoral rolls for New Caledonia needed for the referendum.
France proposes abortion changes for territories
The French government has been presented with proposals to approve new regulations about medically induced abortions for French Polynesia and New Caledonia.
New Caledonian fire destroys vast area of vegetation
Dozens of firefighters in New Caledonia are trying to contain bushfires which have destroyed more than 1,000 hectares of vegetation.
Appeal for safety in New Caledonia mines
New Caledonia's mining industry has appealed to all institutions to help restore a safe working environment.
Investigation continues into cause of bushfires in New Caledonia
Firefighters in New Caledonia are trying to establish what caused the huge bushfires which have ravaged the south of the main island.
Vietnam poised to curb blue boats bound for New Caledonia
Vietnam says it wants to tighten its fishing laws to stop local fishermen from poaching in the territorial waters of Pacific Island countries.
Cars burned in attack on New Caledonia mine
There has been a fresh spate of vandalism at a New Caledonian mine site on the east coast of the main island.
Jail term for shooting at New Caledonia police
The criminal court in New Caledonia has sentenced a 20-year-old man to two years in prison for firing a gun at a police vehicle.
News in French for 9 January 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia teenager jailed over road block incident
A teenager in New Caledonia has been given a two-year prison sentence for trying to run over police officers. A teenager in New Caledonia who was on a week-long leave...
France restates commitments to New Caledonia
The French High Commissioner to New Caledonia has restated France's role in 2018 which will be marked by an independence referendum.
New Caledonia's SLN hit by vandalism
New Caledonia's SLN nickel company has condemned the vandalism and destruction at its facilities in Thio over the holiday season.