New Caledonia
New Caledonia's referendum date confirmed
The next referendum on New Caledonia's independence from France will be held on 6 September.
New Caledonia hikes tobacco price
New Caledonia has hiked the price of loose tobacco by 25 percent.
Palika defends New Caledonia's Neaoutyine
New Caledonia's Palika party has come out in support of its leader and Northern Province President, who last week was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence.
New Caledonia's referendum process questioned
New Caledonia's former president Philippe Germain has questioned the usefulness of the referendum process to determine the territory's future.
New Caledonia pro-independence party backs Neaoutyine
A political party in New Caledonia has come out in support of the Northern Province's president, who this week was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence.
Oceania Futsal Nations cup semifinals taking shape in Noumea
Three countries have secured their spots in the semi-finals of the Oceania Futsal Nations cup in New Caledonia, each with a game to spare.
Melanesian Update for 30 October 2019
Melanesian Update for (day,month,year) 28 October 2019 Time: 1930 (Standard time) 2030(daylight savings time) Code: paclangnews Participants: Koroi Hawkins, Kizzy Kalsakau, Charles Hakwa, Terence… Audio
New Caledonia's Neaoutyine gets suspended jail sentence
The president of New Caledonia's northern province has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence for misspending public funds.
Sport: Goals aplenty in OFC Futsal Nations Cup opener
The opening day of the Oceania Futsal Nations Cup in New Caledonia got off to a roaring start, with the scorelines hitting double figures in three of the four matches played.
New Caledonia warning about fires
There has been a renewed warning in New Caledonia about the continued extreme fire risk.
Loyalty Islands unveils plan for low-cost airline
New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands province has unveiled plans to set up a regional low-cost airline.
New Caledonia growth to remain subdued - report
Last year's economic growth in New Caledonia was minimal and there is no chance of a rebound this year, a French report says.
New Caledonian politician to condemn partition idea at UN
Veteran New Caledonian pro-independence politician Roch Wamytan says he will denounce the suggestion of partitioning the territory at the United Nations.