New Caledonia
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.
French ambassador to Vanuatu summoned to Paris
The French ambassador to Vanuatu Robby Judes has been summoned to the French foreign ministry in Paris after a complaint of sexual assault was lodged against him in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia anti-independence parties join forces
Three New Caledonian anti-independence parties have decided to join forces for provincial elections in May.
Vanuatu hopes to export beef to New Caledonia
There is hope Vanuatu can export organic beef to New Caledonia, Vanuatu's new director general of trade says.
Cyclone Oma moves away from New Caledonia, alerts lifted
The level two alert has been lowered for people in New Caledonia's north as Cyclone Oma moves away from the territory.
Assault complaint against France's ambassador to Vanuatu
A sexual assault complaint has been lodged with the French High Commission in New Caledonia against France's ambassador to Vanuatu, Robby Judes.
Oma lashes New Caledonia's far north
Cyclone Oma is continuing to lash New Caledonia's far north but is slowly edging away from the French territory after causing flooding and power outages.
News in French for 19 February 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia's north braces for Cyclone Oma
Authorities in New Caledonia have issued a range of warnings as Cyclone Oma moves towards the territory.
New Caledonia and Vanuatu sign free trade agreement
New Caledonia and Vanuatu have agreed to free up trade for a range of products.
New Caledonia pushes to join French debate
New Caledonia's three politicians who sit in the French legislature have asked for New Caledonia to be included in the national debate triggered by France's yellow vest protests.
New Caledonia sanctuary removed from cruise ship itinerary
A cruise in April to a marine reserve in New Caledonia has been called off after thousands of people signed a petition to keep the area untouched.
News in French for 12 February 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Jail in New Caledonia for attack on police
A court in New Caledonia has given jail sentences to two men for throwing stones at police in Moindou a year ago.
Tagata o te Moana for 9 February 2019
Sea-level rise and how the Pacific maybe disproportiantely affected, outcry over environmental damage in Fiji, questions in Tonga as to how the country was plunged into the pre-internet age, and… Audio
Cruise to New Caledonia marine reserve still on sale
A cruise in April to a marine reserve in New Caledonia remains on sale although the government is still to decide whether to allow access to the area.
Senior New Caledonia police officer dies of dengue
A senior French police officer has died of dengue in New Caledonia.