New Caledonia
Policeman cleared over shooting of escapee in New Caledonia
The public prosecutor in New Caledonia has reportedly decided to close the case of a police officer accused of killing a fugitive.
Programme to fight illiteracy in New Caledonia
A professional training organisation in New Caledonia has launched a programme to fight poor literacy in the workforce.
Glitch delays New Caledonia trial
A technical glitch in a New Caledonian court has prompted the deferral of a trial of a teenager whose outburst shut down bus services in Noumea for almost four days.
New Caledonia domestic air service disrupted
Air services to New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands have been in disarray with angry passengers blocking a terminal and poor weather hampering flights.
News in French for 13 August 2019
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Pacific Awakening maintains neutrality on New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Pacific Awakening party has restated that it won't advise its supporters whether to vote for or against independence from France.
New Caledonia daycare centre boss jailed for child sex abuse
The director of a daycare centre in New Caledonia has been has been jailed after being charged with the sexual abuse of three children.
Noumea bus service suspended over violence
One of the main bus companies in New Caledonia has suspended its services until Monday in protest at violence against its drivers.
Aircalin gets first new Airbus in fleet renewal
New Caledonia's international airline has received an Airbus A330neo, the first aircraft in the renewal of its four-plane fleet.
New French High Commissioner installed in New Caledonia
France's new High Commissioner to New Caledonia, Laurent Prevost, has officially assumed his post, replacing Thierry Lataste.
Taser use ruled out in New Caledonia death probe
The public prosecutor in New Caledonia says the use of a taser has been ruled out as a factor in last week's death of a man in police custody.
News in French for 6 August 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio