New Caledonia

French prime minister Manuel Valls may alter his programme for Friday's visit to Noumea by going to the grave of the late anti-independence politician, Jacques Lafleur, reports from New Caledonia say.

New Caledonia's Caledonian Union says thousands of indigenous Kanak people are missing from the roll of those elegible to vote in the independence referendum.

New Caledonia's budget minister, Thierry Cornaille, has resigned, citing personal reasons.

French media reports say the government will lend $US330 million to stave off the collapse of the loss-making New Caledonian SLN nickel company.

The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia has turned to the Supreme Court in France to challenge the removal of 43 voters from the territory's roll for provincial elections.

New Caledonia's criminal court has deferred a case of alleged fraud by removal companies which reportedly overcharged the French defence ministry.

There is continued acrimony in New Caledonia over the make-up of the electoral rolls which is likely to be a topic during next week's visit to Noumea by the French prime minister, Manuel Valls.

Auckland City and Team Wellington have set-up a repeat of last year's Oceania Champions League football final.

New Caledonia's courts have struck off about 50 people from the roll for provincial elections.

It's all or nothing time in the Oceania Champions League, with New Zealand's Auckland City and Team Wellington needing to overcome Francophone opposition if they're to set up a repeat of last year's…

There is concern within the Wallisian community in New Caledonia over the tension on Wallis after two rival factions each installed a king.

People in New Caledonia wishing to vote in the independence referendum have until tonight to enroll.

Reports from New Caledonia say a demostration by the CSTNC union has caused disruptions in the capital, Noumea.

Kiwi FC football coach Martin Tamasese has warned his players to stay disciplined after receiving three red cards in their previous Oceania Champions League match.

A Kanak chief in New Caledonia has been freed from prison after the court of appeal gave him a non-custodial sentence for assaulting a tourist in October.

Reports from France say talks have been held between the government and the Eramet mining conglomerate about moves to sustain New Caledonia's SLN nickel company.

The French prime minister, Manuel Valls, will make his rescheduled visit to New Caledonia in three weeks and add a trip to New Zealand while cancelling an earlier planned stop-over in Australia.

Ni-Vanuatu will soon no longer need a visa to visit neighbouring New Caledonia.

There is alarm in New Caledonia over reported suggestions to abolish the French indexation of public sector wages.

The New Caledonian government has authorised the exportation of low grade nickel ore to China to offset the loss of exports to Australia.