New Caledonia
7.7 quake off New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands and a tsunnami warning is in place for several countries.
Dateline Pacific for 9 February 2021
Uncertainty has increased in New Caledonia where the government has collapsed after weeks of tension; Bougainville leader hails understanding reached with PNG, and; A positive Covid test delays… Audio
Uncertainty in New Caledonia as Govt collapses over nickel saga
Uncertainty has increased in New Caledonia where the government has collapsed after weeks of tension. Audio
New Caledonia's airline offers scenic flights
New Caledonia's international airline has carried out a pleasure flight for more than 100 passengers keen to take to the skies.
Le Laperouse refuels at Noumea as cyclone looms
On Tuesday night Checkpoint had an update about the cruise ship denied entry to New Zealand because Immigration has refused a large chunk of the crew visas as they are not considered essential… Video, Audio
New Caledonia readies for cyclone Lucas
New Caledonia is readying itself for the arrival of tropical cylone Lucas.
Palika again calls for early New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party has restated that it wants the next referendum on independence from France to be held before the next year's French presidential election.
Pressure building in New Caledonia as nickel crisis continues
Thousands of jobs are on the line in New Caledonia as the future of its huge nickel sector hangs in the balance. Audio
Tension high in New Caledonia over Vale sale
There is continued high tension in New Caledonia over the planned sale of the Vale nickel plant to a new consortium Prony Resources.