New Caledonia
New Caledonia parties to enlist by tonight
The registration period closes tonight for New Caledonia's parties planning to contest the provincial elections on May the 12th.
New Caledonia anti-independence parties' deal collapses
A co-operation deal between the two main anti-independence blocs in New Caledonia has
Gomes hits out at New Caledonia probe
A top New Caledonian politician, Philippe Gomes, says charges laid against him amount to a ridiculous affair that will end up in the dungeons of New Caledonia's judicial history.
Top New Caledonia politician is charged
A top New Caledonian politician, Philippe Gomes, has been charged with exerting undue influence while serving as both an assembly member and the chair of an energy company.
New Caledonia's SLN cleared to export nickel ore
The New Caledonian government has approved a request by the SLN nickel company to export four million tonnes of nickel ore a year for ten years.
Candidate registration opens in New Caledonia
The registration period has opened in New Caledonia for parties planning to contest the provincial elections on 12 May.
New Caledonia construction sector in crisis
The construction sector in New Caledonia is in crisis and jobs will be lost if spending is not boosted, its industry body says.
Paris court curbs New Caledonia price controls
The French constitutional court has struck out two provisions of New Caledonia's price control laws adopted last year.
New flights likely between Vanuatu and New Caledonia
Vanuatu and New Caledonia have signed a new air services agreement which will allow increased travel opportunities between the two countries.
Pro-independence parties align for New Caledonia poll
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika has confirmed that it will be part of a joint electoral list in the southern province.
News in French for 16 April 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Caledonia Together wants to avoid more referendums
New Caledonia's largest anti-independence party has launched its election manifesto, saying it aims to avoid further votes on independence from France.
New Caledonia's president to resign from politics
The president of New Caledonia, Philippe Germain, has announced his retirement from politics.
New Caledonia and Vale agree on debt settlement
New Caledonian provincial governments and Brazil's Vale company have reached an agreement on settling a debt incurred over the construction of the Vale nickel plant in the south of the main island.
Sport: New Caledonia to host both OFC Champions League semis
New Caledonia will host both OFC Champions League football semi finals after AS Magenta sealed their berth with a crushing 8-0 victory over Central Sport from Tahiti.
New Caledonia party in phantom job probe
The president of New Caledonia's southern province Philippe Michel has been questioned as part of an investigation into alleged phantom jobs.
News in French for 9 April 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Former French ambassador free amid New Caledonia assault probe
The former French ambassador to Vanuatu Robby Judes is free again after being briefly detained for questioning over alleged sexual assault in New Caledonia.
Former French diplomat detained over alleged sexual assault in Noumea
The former French ambassador to Vanuatu Robby Judes has been detained for questioning over alleged sexual assault in New Caledonia.
Crime prevention drive nets 40 people in New Caledonia
Police in New Caledonia have made more than 40 arrests in Noumea's residential areas over the weekend as part of a drive to fight crime.