New Caledonia
New Caledonia fire destroys vegetation, closes highway
A fire in New Caledonia has destroyed about a dozen square kilometres of vegetation north of Noumea.
Reports Vale in talks with Chinese over New Caledonia plant
Media reports say the Brazilian miner Vale is in talks with Chinese companies to sell a stake in its nickel plant in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia domestic violence "spectacularly" high
Fresh crime figures for New Caledonia show that break-ins and car thefts are declining but that domestic violence and youth offending is increasing.
Budget delay raises concerns in Noumea
A coalition of New Caledonia's loyalist politicians says it is now too late to have a budget ready for 2018.
Uncertainty remains over New Caledonia referendum roll
A year out from New Caledonia's independence referendum, it is still unclear who will be allowed to vote.
New Caledonia pensioners rally about high cost of living
Hundreds of pensioners have rallied outside New Caledonia's Congress to protest against the high cost of living.
New Caledonia condemns recurring attacks on police
New Caledonia's government has denounced the recurring attacks against police officers as unacceptable violence.
New Caledonia electoral roll delay 'paradoxical'
A law professor says it is paradoxical to be preparing a vote of self-determination since 1999 and to agree on the electoral roll only in the last months before next year's plebiscite.
New Caledonian carrier to make fleet more fuel efficient
New Caledonia's carrier Aircalin has firmed up its order for four of the world's most fuel-efficient aircraft.
New Caledonia teenager detained over police injury
A teenager has been arrested in New Caledonia suspected of attempting to murder a policeman.
Sport: New Caledonia U17s earn historic draw
New Caledonia finished their Under 17 Men's World Cup campaign on a high, claiming their first point at a FIFA tournament after a late equaliser earned a historic 1-1 draw against Japan at theā¦
New Caledonia police officer seriously wounded in vehicle attack
A New Caledonia police officer has been seriously wounded after being deliberately hit by a car at a checkpoint.
Fresh push in New Caledonia to end political stalemate
There has been a fresh push in New Caledonia to end the political stalemate which has left the territory without a properly constituted government for nearly two months.
French mission to New Caledonia defended
A New Caledonia politician has defended the planned mission of the French National Assembly ahead of the territory's independence referendum.
Sport: Honduras U17s too strong for New Caledonia
New Caledonia have been beaten 5-0 by Honduras in their second match at the Under 17 Men's World Cup in India.
Bid fails to refloat New Caledonia ship
A first attempt to refloat a stranded container ship off New Caledonia has failed.
Bickering in Paris clouds New Caledonia debate
New Caledonia referendum process overshadowed by row in Paris. Audio
New Caledonians dismayed at Paris mission row
Politicians in New Caledonia are dismayed about the dispute in France over the make-up of a parliamentary mission due to visit the territory.
News in French for 10 October 2017
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Stuck ship off New Caledonia to be refloated
The French government says weather conditions off New Caledonia are good now and allow for a bid to refloat the new container ship stuck on Durand Reef since July.