New Caledonia
Palika party condemns France's insistence on Dec referendum
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says France's decision to maintain the referendum date amounts to a declaration of war. Audio
Palika says keeping New Caledonia referendum date is 'declaration of war'
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says the French decision to maintain next month's referendum date amounts to a declaration of war against the Kanaks and progressive citizens.
France keeps December 12 date for New Caledonia's independence referendum
The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia has just announced the December 12 date for the independence referendum will be maintained.
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties double down on boycott
New Caledonia could be heading for a troubling impasse as pro-independence parties say they won't respect the result of the imminent independence referendum if France maintains December 12 as the date… Audio
News in French for 11 November 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Tahiti worries about immigration from New Caledonia
The French Polynesian government says it expects a massive influx of people, should New Caledonia opt for independence from France next month.
New Caledonia pro-independence parties sharpen referendum warning
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties say they won't respect the result of the independence referendum if France maintains December 12 as the date of the vote.
New Caledonia politicians warn against changing referendum date
Three anti-independence parties in New Caledonia say it would be a mistake not to expect a response from them if Paris postpones next month's referendum.
New Caledonia gets more funds to deal with Covid-19
France has given New Caledonia a further $US46 million to help cover the costs of its Covid-19 response.
News in French for 4 November 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
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.