New Caledonia
New Caledonia flights halted over health pass dispute
Chiefs in New Caledonia's Loyalty islands have forced the closure of the islands' airports.
250 extra French police deployed in New Caledonia
France has flown a batch of 250 police reinforcements to New Caledonia as part of preparations of the independence referendum on December 12th.
French minister promises aid to covid-hit New Caledonia
France's Overseas Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised "long-term" medical and financial assistance to New Caledonia.
News in French for 14 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia seeks French army support to deal with Covid-19
The government of New Caledonia has asked the French army to help deal with the Covid-19 outbreak as the territory's medical services are stretched.
New Caledonia issues health pass as lockdown is eased
New Caledonia has launched a health pass for residents as it has begun easing restrictions imposed after last month's Covid-19 outbreak.
Lecornu insists on December date for New Caledonia referendum
The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is adamant that New Caledonia's independence referendum should go ahead on December 12th.
News in French for 7 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Covid-19 claims seven more lives in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has recorded another seven fatalities linked to Covid-19, raising the tally of the outbreak to 157.
New Caledonia extends lockdown again, due to Covid-19 crisis
The lockdown in New Caledonia has been extended by two weeks due to the worsening Covid-19 crisis in the French territory.