New Caledonia
France grants Vanuatu citizens visa-free access to New Caledonia
France's Ambassador has confirmed that Vanuatu passport holders will now have free entry into New Caledonia on a maximum three month visit.
New Caledonia govt adopts plan to grow employment
New Caledonia's government has introduced a new plan to reduce unemployment.
New Caledonia issues fire ban
New Caledonia's Civil Security organisation has declared a territory-wide fire ban.
Vanuatu expects visa-free access to New Caledonia
Vanuatu has challenged New Caledonia to keep its promise to grant Vanuatu citizens visa-free access to the territory.
France in Forum to counter China influence
A security analyst says a key motive for France's effective addition to the Pacific Islands Forum is to stem the impact of Fiji's Frank Bainimarama. Audio
Sport: Vanuatu Under 20s qualify for first World Cup
Vanuatu is heading to the FIFA Under 20 Men's World Cup after Frederick Massing scored deep into injury time to clinch a 2-1 win over Solomon Islands in Port Vila.
Strike affects New Caledonia domestic airline
A planned strike by air traffic controllers in New Caledonia has prompted the cancellation of several flights tomorrow.
France welcomes Forum moves
France has welcomed the decision of the Pacific Islands Forum to admit French Polynesia and New Caledonia as full Forum members.
Sport: History beckons at OFC Under 20 Championship
History beckons for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu at the Oceania Under 20 Football Championship.
New Caledonia's Martin faces vote-buying charge
A former New Caledonian president Harold Martin has been charged with vote buying in the lead-up to the 2014 municipal election.
French territories granted full Forum membership
Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Pohnpei have agreed to grant New Caledonia and French Polynesia full membership.
Sport: Vanuatu footballers not looking too far ahead
Vanuatu are refusing to look beyond this afternoon's final group match against New Caledonia at the Oceania Under 20 Men's Football Championship.
Voter awareness campaign launched in New Caledonia
The French High Commission in New Caledonia has launched a campaign encouraging voters to enroll as the territory nears its 2018 referendum on possible independence.
Woman dies of dengue in New Caledonia
A woman in New Caledonia has died of dengue a day after she was put into intensive care.
Indonesian presence in New Caledonia celebrated
The Indonesian community in New Caledonia has celebrated the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first settlers from Java.
Jail for attempted murder of New Caledonia policeman
A court in New Caledonia has jailed a teenager for ten years for trying to kill a policeman in Houailou last year.
New Caledonia approves competition law
New Caledonia's Congress has approved the second segment of the comprehensive tax reform after making amendments.
New Caledonia approves competition law
New Caledonia's Congress has approved the second segment of the comprehensive tax reform after making amendments.
Disruptions over New Caledonian tax reform
Services in New Caledonia have been disrupted as the Congress is due to debate a comprehensive tax reform.
Disruptions amid New Caledonia tax debate
Services in New Caledonia have been disrupted to coincide with a Congress debate about a comprehensive tax reform.