New Caledonia

Pacific countries are introducing more Covid-19 restrictions, as the global outbreak continues.

The French supreme court has been asked to decide whether New Caledonia's anti-independence parties can use the French flag in their campaign material for the September independence referendum.

New Caledonia's biggest private sector employer, SLN nickel, has suspended its operations in Thio following weeks of industrial action.

AS Magenta and Solomon Warriors are through to the knockout stages of the OFC Champions League football competition after the Group C hosts beat AS Tiare Tahiti 3-2 in Noumea.

Weekend rains in New Caledonia and French Polynesia have been record-breaking, says Meteo France.

Cook Islands football champions Tupapa Maraerenga have withdrawn from the OFC Champions League competition after three players were unable to confirm they had been immunised for measles.

A French company has outlined a proposal to replace the ailing power plant in New Caledonia's capital by combining the use of renewable energy with hydrogen technology.

A group in New Caledonia keen to change the voter registration system has called for a large turnout in next month's municipal elections.

New Caledonia's government says the energy company NCE will seek fresh tenders to build a new power station in Noumea - needed to also supply energy to the SLN nickel company.

New Caledonia's Isle of Pines has extended its ban on cruise ships until the end of March as a measure to fend off the coronavirus.

New Caledonia's Vale nickel company has met representatives of the indigenous Rheebu Nuu group and local customary leaders as the company is in the process of selling its 95 percent stake.

The administrative court in Noumea has ordered immediate remedial work at New Caledonia's prison.