New Caledonia

Defending champions Team Wellington are through to the OFC Champions League football semi finals after outclassing Henderson Eels from Solomon Islands 6-1.

The former French ambassador to Vanuatu is today expected to face the New Caledonian women who alleged that he sexually assaulted them.

New Caledonia's main employer organisation has warned of severe economic problems exacerbated by the possibility of two more referendums on independence from France.

Rival anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have decided against forming an alliance in next month's election in the northern province.

New Caledonia's biggest private sector employer has been warned that if it fails to stem losses it is on track to bankruptcy next year.

New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has used a weekend meeting to launch its campaign for next month's provincial elections.

New Caledonia's USTKE union has called for a united approach by the pro-independence camp to the May election in the southern province.

A strike by cabin staff has forced the cancellation of several domestic flights in New Caledonia.

The Labour Party in New Caledonia has accused the pro-independence FLNKS movement of being irresponsible in not including it in its list of candidates in the southern province.

Rival anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have decided to join forces in the May elections in the Loyalty Islands province.

The electoral roll for New Caledonia's provincial elections will be made available at the town halls from Friday.

New Caledonia's capital Noumea has been listed among the world's 20 most expensive cities for expats.

An airliner flying from Australia to the United States made an emergency landing in New Caledonia.

The French ambassador to Vanuatu Robby Judes has been stood down from his position as he is being investigated for alleged assault.

Large crowds have turned out in New Caledonia for a march against plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.

France's highest court has upheld the corruption conviction of a former president of New Caledonia Harold Martin.

Reports from New Caledonia say a ni-Vanuatu woman deported for working as a household helper illegally was paid seven times less than the minimum wage.

New Caledonia's Congress has endorsed last month's agreement to free up trade between New Caledonia and Vanuatu.