New Caledonia
Strike hits New Caledonia's SLN nickel plant
Reports from New Caledonia say hundreds of workers of the SLN nickel company have gone on strike and blocked access to the plant.
New Caledonians rally after Paris attacks
About 250 people in New Caledonia have gathered in Noumea to express their solidarity with the victims of the attacks in Paris.
New Caledonia court ruling stuns defence lawyer
The Paris-based lawyer of a former New Caledonian president, Harold Martin, says he is stunned at the court verdict which sentenced his client to prison over the awarding of a contract.
MSG finalises trade agreement in Noumea
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has finalised the text of its trade agreement at a meeting in New Caledonia.
Former New Caledonia president Martin sentenced to jail
New Caledonia's former president Harold Martin gets jail sentence in OPT contract case. Audio
Former New Caledonia president sentenced
New Caledonia's criminal court has sentenced a former president, Harold Martin, to two years in jail, of which one year is suspended, over the way he awarded a large contract to an associate.
Verdict due in New Caledonia OPT trial
New Caledonia's criminal court is today due to give its verdict in a case against a former president, Harold Martin, over alleged irregularities in awarding a large contract.
Jail term sought for New Caledonia's Martin
The trial of New Caledonia's former president, Harold Martin, has ended, with the prosecution demanding he be jailed for three years for favouritism over the awarding of a US$29-million contract.
Martin faces New Caledonia OPT trial
New Caledonia's criminal court has opened the trial of a former president, Harold Martin, over alleged irregularities in the awarding of contracts.
Commodities slowdown hits New Caledonia
There's a crisis in New Caledonia's vital nickel mining industry. RNZ International's Walter Zweifel has the story. Audio
New Caledonia nickel export row reignited
The group of truck drivers who blockade parts of New Caledonia for three weeks in August has threatened to take action again.
New Caledonia nickel policy decried
New Caledonia's anti-independence Republicans have condemned the government's decision to allow only one company to export low-grade nickel ore to China.
New Caledonia to export nickel ore to China
The New Caledonian government has approved a single company's bid to start exporting low-grade nickel ore to China.
Flag vote stymied in New Caledonia
The French High Commissioner in Noumea has taken exception with referendum plans in a New Caledonian town to decide whether to fly the Kanak flag next to the French flag.
Hopes in New Caledonia for nickel price rise
Traders in London say nickel stocks are decreasing, raising hopes in New Caledonia that the price for the territory's top export commodity will go up again.
Jail for New Caledonia shooters
A court in New Caledonia has jailed two men for firing a hunting rifle at police.
Call for common New Caledonia nickel stance
New Caledonia's pro-French Republicans have called for a meeting of the signatories of the Noumea Accord to develop a common nickel policy.
Sport: New Caledonian mourns passing of key figure
New Caledonia is mourning the passing of Gaïtcha football club president and deputy mayor of Noumea, Dr. Paul Qaeze at the weekend.
New Caledonia nickel sector set for big blow
New Caledonia's vital nickel sector continues to suffer setbacks. Audio
New Caledonia power plant on hold
It has been announced that plans to build a new power plant for New Caledonia's SLN nickel company are on hold.