New Caledonia
Unemployment drops slightly in New Caledonia
Unemployment figures in New Caledonia for last year show a small drop compared to 2018.
News in French for 1 July 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Second round of New Caledonian municipal elections finally held
New Caledonia has held the second round of the municipal elections deferred from March because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oceania Weighlifting Institute on the move
The Oceania Weightlifting Institute has closed its doors after more than 18 years, but plans are already underway to re-open in Australia.
New Caledonia independence referendum postponed
New Caledonia's next referendum on independence from France will be deferred to the 4th of October because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
French court to rule on New Caledonia quarantine
A ruling is expected in New Caledonia on whether a woman quarantined in government-run accommodation is allowed to go home.
News in French for 24 June 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Covid-19 quarantine in New Caledonia shortened
New Caledonia has shortened the mandatory quarantine period for arriving travellers.
Thieves target New Caledonia's civil security
A vehicle stolen from New Caledonia's civil security command has been found in a degraded state.