New Caledonia
Call for New Caledonia nickel strategy
New Caledonia's truckers have called on the president to convene talks about the future of the nickel sector which is the backbone of the territory's economy.
New Caledonia lifts cyclone warning
New Caledonia has lifted its cyclone warning for the country as Cyclone Ula weakens on its southward track.
Vanuatu's Tafea province feeling effects of Ula
Strong winds from tropical cyclone Ula were being felt in Vanuatu's Tafea province as the storm tracked towards the southern islands.
Cyclone warning for Vanuatu; pre-alert for New Caledonia
Vanuatu's meteorological service has issued a cyclone warning for Tafea province as category three cyclone Ula moves closer to the country.
Speculation over article pulled from New Caledonia site
Social media in New Caledonia question why the website of the territory's only newspaper has pulled an article about the lavish life-style of the late president Jacques Lafleur's granddaughter.
SMSP asked to front New Caledonia Congress
A New Caledonian party has invited the head of the SMSP nickel company Andre Dang to discuss in Congress the company's financial situation.
Further woes for New Caledonia nickel industry
Nickel producers in New Caledonia have suffered setbacks amid this week's massive stock market decline in China.
New Caledonia approves 2016 budget
New Caledonia's Congress has approved the budget for 2016 amid expectation that growth will slow to 0.6 percent. The budget was approved by a large majority but was opposed by...
New Caledonia's SLN announces cuts
New Caledonia's SLN nickel company has announced plans to save about 90 million US dollars a year to cope with a severe nickel crisis.
New Caledonian authorities warn against excessive drinking
Authorities in New Caledonia are warning about excessive alcohol consumption during end of year festivities.
French Senate president due in Noumea
The president of the French Senate is due in New Caledonia at the end of February.
New Caledonia's Belep eyed as new cruise ship destination
Talks have been held on Belep in the very north of New Caledonia about the island's possible inclusion of the region's cruise ship itineraries.
Sport: Football stars hope to inspire future New Caledonian footballers
The former Real Madrid and France football star Christian Karembeu hopes that tonight's All Star match in Noumea will help to inspire the next generation of New Caledonian's to take up the sport.
New Caledonia stops French poultry imports
New Caledonia is stopping importation of raw French poultry products amid concern of a possible spread of avian flu.
Sport: Celebrations begin for New Caledonia's Gaitcha football club
Three days of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Gaitcha football club in New Caledonia kick off today.
New Caledonia voter elegibility questions remain
Reports from New Caledonia say questions remain about the status of 1,000 people on the electoral lists.
New Caledonia to export more nickel ore
The New Caledonian government has authorised the company MKM to export low-grade nickel ore to Japan and Australia.
Investment in New Caledonia's Koniambo queried
One of the key investors in New Caledonia says its involvement in the Koniambo nickel plant in the territory's north is under review.
New Caledonia could suffer if Queensland smelter shuts
New Caledonia's president last month warned Australian MP and businessman, Clive Palmer, there could be unrest in the French territory if he shuts down his Townsville nickel smelter.
Sport: France and Real Madrid football greats arrive in Noumea
A host of European football greats will begin arriving in New Caledonia today to help mark the 50th anniversary of the Gaitcha Club.