New Caledonia
First concessions as New Caledonia strike enters third day
A public sector strike in New Caledonia has entered a third day as concessions appear to be made.
Sport: Fiji footballers dedicate victory to Christchurch terror victims
The Fiji men's football team have dedicated last night's 3-0 victory over New Caledonia to the victims of the Christchurch Mosque Attacks.
First day of open-ended public sector strike in New Caledonia
About 300 people have rallied outside the Congress of New Caledonia on the first day of an open-ended public sector strike.
News in French fro 19 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Public sector workers set to strike in New Caledonia
Public sector workers in New Caledonia are set to go on an open-ended strike this morning.
New Caledonia restates France's claim on Matthew, Hunter islands
Three of New Caledonia's four members of the French legislature have come out strongly against Vanuatu's claim to two uninhabited islands also claimed by France.
News in French for 11 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Right-wing French party presents list for New Caledonia election
France's right-wing National Rally party has presented its candidates for the election of the assembly of New Caledonia's southern province in May.
FLNKS restates support for Vanuatu claim to disputed isles
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has restated that it recognises the disputed Pacific islands of Matthew and Hunter as part of Vanuatu's heritage.
New Caledonia approaching provincial polls
Parties begin lining up for New Caledonia's provincial elections in May. Audio
SLN a focus of New Caledonia political debate
A war of words has erupted among New Caledonia's politicians over the territory's key SLN nickel company where a partial strike is entering its third month.
Call for quick New Caledonia independence referendum
The newly formed anti-independence coalition in New Caledonia has called for the next referendum on independence from France to be held as soon as possible.
News in French for 5 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New party with Wallis and Futuna interests formed in New Caledonia
A new political party has been formed in New Caledonia promoting the interests of the people from Wallis and Futuna.
Sport: OFC Champions quarter finalists confirmed
Auckland City and AS Magenta have secured the remaining OFC Champions League quarter final berths after commanding victories in the final round of group matches in Honiara.
New Caledonia public workers plan open-ended strike
Public sector workers in New Caledonia are set to go on an open-ended strike in two weeks.
New Caledonian union agrees for SLN workers to return
One of the two unions in New Caledonia on strike at the SLN nickel company since the beginning of the year has agreed to resume work.
Sport: Auckland City, AS Magenta in box seat in Group D
Auckland City have all but assured their place in the OFC Champions League quarter finals with a crushing 15-0 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands.
News in French for 26 February 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia's SLN accused of tax evasion
The head of New Caledonia's pro-independence Caledonian Union has accused the SLN nickel company of prolonged tax evasion.