New Caledonia
Mixed views on French overseas portfolio rejig
France's abolition of the status of an overseas minister has received mixed reactions in both France and its overseas territories.
New Caledonia's Backes joins French government
The president of New Caledonia's Southern Province Sonia Backes has been given a post in France's reshuffled and enlarged 42-member government.
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
