New Caledonia
Party proposes date for independence accord
New Caledonia's pro-independence Caledonian Union has proposed September 24 as the date by which an accord be reached with France to end the colonial period.
Noumea beaches closed after shark mauls woman
A shark attack in New Caledonia has prompted the capital city Noumea to close all swimming beaches until further notice.
Darmanin back in New Caledonia in March to work on a new statute
The French interior minister Gerald Darmanin is due back in New Caledonia in early March to advance work on a new statute for the territory.
New Caledonian football in mourning for Olympic hero Kanyan
New Caledonian football is mourning the passing of one of its greatest players, Marc-Kanyan Case.
Flooding, power cuts in Vanuatu capital as Cyclone Irene hits
Tropical cyclone Irene is causing flooding and power cuts in Vanuatu's main city and closing roads.
France giving emergency payment to SLN to try to save the mining firm
An urgent funding boost of $US63 million will be provided to New Caledonia's SLN to try to save the company.
Next New Caledonia statute to be determined by French people, says academic
A French law professor says it is up to the French people as a whole, and not the voters in New Caledonia, to decide the future statute of New Caledonia.
Cost of cigarettes increases in New Caledonia
The price of cigarettes in New Caledonia has been hiked by ten percent to help curb smoking and to gather more revenue.
New Caledonia unions win pay rise for lowest earners
Unions in New Caledonia have secured a 4.2 percent increase of the lowest salaries from January 1, 2023.
France rules out New Caledonia referendums for five years
The French government says it won't organise another referendum in New Caledonia during the president's current five-year term.
Conservationists ponder ways to save New Caledonia dugong
An action plan is being hatched to try to save the iconic New Caledonian dugong after it became classed as an endangered species.
