New Caledonia
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.
New Caledonia's govt draws up a budget for 2018
New Caledonia's government has drawn up a budget for 2018 after last year's political crisis prevented the territory from approving it on time.
Tax on tobacco products in New Caledonia increases
The tax on tobacco products in New Caledonia has gone up by up to 40 percent.
Fire damages New Caledonia top resort
Several bungalows at one of New Caledonia's top resorts have been burned down after guests used fireworks.
New Caledonia hikes alcohol tax
New Caledonia's Congress has approved tax hikes on alcohol and tobacco.
Committee of elders to guide debate in New Caledonia
A committee of elders has been appointed in New Caledonia to help guide the debate leading up to next year's independence referendum.
French Polynesian drug haul sent off for burning
Reports from French Polynesia say the French police transferred two tonnes of cocaine to New Caledonia last week to be incinerated.
New Caledonia's govt to tighten drink drive laws
The government of New Caledonia has decided to tighten drink drive laws as part of efforts to improve road safety.
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.