New Caledonia
SLN reopens New Caledonia's Thio site
New Caledonia's biggest private sector employer, the SLN nickel company, has resumed operations at its mining site in Thio after shutting down operations last week.
Pacific nations introduce more Covid-19 restrictions
Pacific countries are introducing more Covid-19 restrictions, as the global outbreak continues.
Court to rule on French flag use in New Caledonia referendum
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 SLN suspends operations in Thio following strikes
New Caledonia's biggest private sector employer, SLN nickel, has suspended its operations in Thio following weeks of industrial action.
Sport: AS Magenta, Solomon Warriors through to quarter finals
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.
Record rain in New Caledonia
Weekend rains in New Caledonia and French Polynesia have been record-breaking, says Meteo France.
News in French for 4 March 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Sport: Tupapa Maraerenga withdraw from OFC Champions League
Cook Islands football champions Tupapa Maraerenga have withdrawn from the OFC Champions League competition after three players were unable to confirm they had been immunised for measles.
Hydrogen mooted as source for New Caledonia power plant
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.
Protestors call for large turnout during New Caledonia municipal elections
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 rethinks key power project
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.
Cruise ship ban continues in New Caledonia's outer islands
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.
Deal with locals at New Caledonia's Vale in doubt
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.