New Caledonia
News in French for 23 June 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
RNZ Pacific News Briefs for Tuesday 14 June 2022
Cook Islanders off to the polls in August; Samoa still recording significant Covid numbers; Marine Le Pen's votes sought in New Caledonia; Fiji students owe hundreds of millions in unpaid loans; hopes…
News in French for 16 June 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French Senate explores new statute for New Caledonia
Work has begun in Paris towards a new statute for New Caledonia after three referendums on independence from France failed to give the Kanak people its expected emancipation.
Kanaks vying for seat in French National Assembly
In New Caledonia this weekend Kanak and pro-independence candidates are vying for seats in the French National Assembly. Audio
News in French for 9 June 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Voting rights vex debate on New Caledonia's future status
New Caledonia's restricted electoral rolls can no longer be justified and must be opened, says a local member of the French National Assembly, Philippe Dunoyer.
New Caledonia politician wants end to restricted electoral roll
A New Caledonian member of the French National Assembly Philippe Dunoyer says New Caledonia's restricted electoral rolls can no longer be justified and must be opened.
French court upholds New Caledonia referendum outcome
French court upholds disputed New Caledonia referendum outcome. Audio