New Caledonia
New Caledonian MPs call for measures to curb hate speech
New Caledonia's two parliamentarians in Paris want changes to French laws in order to curb hate messages on social media.
Vanuatu bags first win at beach soccer nations cup
Vanuatu have bagged their first win at the oceania beach soccer nations cup in French Polynesia, defeating New Caledonia in a fast-paced goal feast of a match that ended 14 - 7.
Vanuatu backs West Papuan bid for full MSG membership
The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has officially submitted an application for full membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group, whose full members are Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon… Audio
Tiki Toa and Bilikiki in the driving seat at Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup
Tahiti and Solomon Islands have opened their accounts at the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup in French Polynesia.
New Caledonian independence leader to testify at Temaru case in Tahiti
A top leader of New Caledonia's pro-independence movement, Daniel Goa, is expected to testify at this week's trial of French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru.
Former president of New Caledonia southern province charged
The former president of New Caledonia's southern province has been charged in an affair over alleged phantom jobs.
News in French for 18 June 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Suggestion to break New Caledonia deadlock
A small party within New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS umbrella group says talks should be considered with the anti-independence Caledonia Together party to break the political deadlock.
Rift among New Caledonia loyalists blocks government
One of the pro-independence candidates for New Caledonia's presidency says the instability within the rival anti-independence bloc is the cause for the new government deadlock.
New Caledonia fails to elect president
New Caledonia's new 11-member government, which was elected this morning, has failed to elect a president.
Dismay in New Caledonia over shark cull
The authorities in New Caledonia have begun culling protected sharks in a central Noumea bay after a boy lost a leg in a shark attack last month.
New Caledonia fails to elect president
The 11 ministers chosen by Congress as New Caledonia's government fail to agree on who should be president. Audio
Jail sentence for firing at police in New Caledonia
A man in New Caledonia has been given a six-year jail sentence for wounding two police officers two years ago.
New Caledonia Congress to elect new government
New Caledonia's Congress is today scheduled to elect a new 11-member government for a five-year term.
FLNKS rules out deal with New Caledonia loyalists
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has ruled out supporting politicians of the anti-independence side for the government top jobs.
France asked for another New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonia's largest anti-independence party has formally asked France to organise another independence referendum - seven months after just over 56 percent voted for the status quo.
Lists approved for New Caledonia government election
The French High Commission in New Caledonia has approved all 56 names on the four lists vying for government which the Congress will elect tomorrow.
New Caledonia government stalemate looms
The Caledonia Together party says it won't vote for the presidential candidate of the rival anti-independence Future with Confidence group, thereby threatening a possible government deadlock.
Key New Caledonia party explains choice
New Caledonia's newly formed Pacific Awakening Party says its strategy for Thursday's election of a new government is unusual after it surprised observers by joining a list led by the…
News in French for 11 June 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio