New Caledonia
New Caledonia extends Covid-19 travel restrictions to March
New Caledonia has extended travel restrictions in and out of the territory because of the Covid-19 pandemic until 27 March.
News in French for 2 September 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Special registration reopens for New Caledonia referendum
Prospective voters in New Caledonia's October referendum on independence from France have been given another week to register to vote away from their home.
Further call in New Caledonia to halt Vale sale
There is further pushback in New Caledonia to the sale of the Brazilian-owned Vale nickel plant to an Australian company.
France accused of being partial as New Caledonia independence vote nears
New Caledonia's UNI pro-independence party alleges the French state fails to be impartial in the lead-up to the October referendum on independence.
New Caledonia plans one-hour time zone shift
New Caledonia is to make a fresh attempt to change its time zone by one hour. A government proposal was submitted to Congress which will determine whether to add one...
Covid-19 complicates New Caledonia referendum preparations
About 300 French officials and international observers are expected in New Caledonia for the independence referendum on 4 October.
France clarifies New Caledonia referendum implications
The French government has outlined the consequences for New Caledonia should its voters choose independence in the referendum on 4 October.
News in French for 26 August 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonian doctor gets jail time for defrauding health system.
A doctor in New Caledonia has been given a five-year jail sentence for defrauding the health care system of $US1.5 million.
New Caledonia airlines seeking loans from France
Two New Caledonian airlines have asked for loans guaranteed by the French state to counter the downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Caledonia's FLNKS backs Kanak opposition to Vale sale
Leaders of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement say they back Kanak chiefs opposed to the sale of the Vale nickel plant.
Flights to New Caledonia fully booked until Christmas
Reports from New Caledonia say inbound flights are fully booked until Christmas.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 19 August 2020
News in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in French for 19 August 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio