New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Congress addressed by French PM
French PM takes initiative for New Caledonia's independence referendum. Audio
French PM visits grave of Jean-Marie Tjibaou in New Caledonia
The French prime minister Edouard Philippe has visited the grave of New Caledonia's pro-independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou during a tour of the northern province.
Strike over cuts to New Caledonia culture funding
Music teachers in New Caledonia have begun an unlimited strike amid proposed budget cuts which are expected to lead to job losses next year.
New Caledonia gets new party
A new anti-independence party will be launched in New Caledonia this week.
News in French for 5 December 2017
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 5 December 2017
French PM to advance New Caledonia agenda; Solomons' wants more local food on hotel menus; Concerns about Fiji employing foreign bus drivers; Outgoing Pitcairn governor optimistic about island's… Audio
French PM to advance New Caledonia agenda
French Prime Minister on New Caledonia visit as independence referendum nears. Audio
Shark finning discovered in New Caledonia
The Vietnamese blue boats caught fishing illegally off New Caledonia are reported to have carried shark fins.
New Caledonia called on to advance preparations for 2018 referendum
The French prime minister Edouard Philippe has called on New Caledonian politicians to advance preparations for next year's independence referendum.
French PM challenged over New Caledonia oil spill
The French prime minister Edouard Philippe has been challenged by New Caledonians concerned about maritime pollution after last month's break-up of a stranded container ship.
French PM speaks of 'considerable stakes' on New Caledonia visit
The French prime minister says the stakes for New Caledonia are considerable, as he visits the territory less than a year out from an independence referendum.
Sport: Footballers to kick off Vanuatu Pacific Mini Games
After years of planning, the on-field competition finally gets underway at the Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu today.
French PM to begin tour in New Caledonia
The French prime minister is today due to begin a four-day official visit to New Caledonia amid preparations of next year's independence referendum.
New Caledonia finally elects a president
Philippe Germain has been re-elected as president of New Caledonia, ending a three-month stalemate within the new government.
New Caledonia oil spill came from stranded container ship
The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia Thierry Lataste has confirmed that fuel was spilled when the stranded container ship Kea Trader broke up on a reef about 100 kilometres off Mare last…
New Caledonia to make another attempt at forming govt
Media reports from New Caledonia say another attempt will be made today to form a government which would end a three-month political impasse.
Moves in Noumea to end lengthy political impasse
Media reports from New Caledonia say moves are afoot to form a government which would end a three-month political impasse.
Indexed French Pacific salaries remain safe
The French government says it has no plans to change the extra amount government workers receive in overseas territories.
Marine pollution alert in New Caledonia
Globules of oil have been washing ashore in New Caledonia prompting authorities to issue a marine pollution alert.
New Caledonia government impasse a 'farce' - Gomes
One of New Caledonia's leading anti-independence politicians Philippe Gomes says it is deplorable that a proper government is not in place just days before the French prime minister Edouard Philippe…
