New Caledonia
France maintains course for New Caledonia referendum
The French government is continuing preparations for New Caledonia's independence referendum, despite the pro-independence parties' decision to shun the vote on 12 December.
Kanaks dismayed at changed New Caledonia shark policy
New Caledonia's customary Senate has denounced last week's government decision to remove bull sharks and tiger sharks from the list of protected species.
France eases travel restrictions to New Caledonia
France has dropped some of the restrictions for travellers to New Caledonia.
News in French for 28 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Pacific news in brief for Tuesday 26th October
Stay on mandatory vaccinations in New Caledonia; French Polynesian schools to teach nuclear legacy; Former Manu Samoa coach to stand for FAST; Vanuatu minister admits drink driving; and Samoa police…
Two Covid cases at the border in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu covid task force has confirmed that two arrivals from New Caleldonia have Covid-19.
FLNKS pleads for delay in New Caledonia independence vote
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS party has called for "non-participation" in the independence referendum on December 12.
News in French for 21 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Year-end exams in New Caledonia cancelled
New Caledonia has decided to cancel the end of year high school exams because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Backes rejects delaying New Caledonia independence referendum
A leading anti-independence politician in New Caledonia Sonia Backes has rejected calls for the referendum on independence from France to be postponed, saying it should be held as planned.
New Caledonia strikes nickel supply deal with Tesla
The nickel producer Prony Resources New Caledonia has struck a deal with the car manufacturer Tesla to supply 42,000 tons of the metal for use in batteries.