New Caledonia
New Caledonia increases protectionism
New Caledonia has tightened commercial rules to protect local manufacturers and businesses.
News in French for 15 January 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Life sentences promised for New Caledonia arsonists
New Caledonia's prosecutor says those who caused this week's fire in Koumac will be jailed for life.
SLN strike in New Caledonia enters second week
A strike at two mining sites of the nickel company SLN in New Caledonia has entered its second week.
New Caledonia invests in anti-vandalism measures
More money is to be invested in New Caledonia's capital to safeguard schools targeted by vandalism.
New Caledonia firefighter dies from injuries
A firefighter in New Caledonia has died of his injuries sustained while trying to contain a blaze in the far north.
New Caledonia yogurt import ban irks
There is criticism in New Caledonia of a government decision to ban the importation of some yogurts to protect local producers.
New Caledonia firefighter seriously injured
New Caledonian firefighter in critical condition after trying to contain blaze in far north.
France reminded to decolonise New Caledonia
Last November's referendum outcome is a reminder to France that it has to accompany New Caledonia to full independence, the territory's pro-independence movement says.
Girardin comment causes outrage in New Caledonia
There is anger among New Caledonia's anti-independence politicians about a suggestion that the territory could become independent but associated with France.
New Caledonia SLN strike spreads
A strike at two mining sites of the nickel company SLN in New Caledonia has spread.
News in French for 7 January 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French minister moots association status for New Caledonia
The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says the government may offer New Caledonia a vision which would see it become associated with France.
New Caledonia man sentenced for causing crash that killed child
A 50-year-old man in New Caledonia has been jailed for causing an accident which killed his six-year-old daughter.
Strike launched at SLN sites in New Caledonia
A strike has been launched at two mining sites of the nickel company SLN in New Caledonia.
People need to enrol by Monday for New Caledonia elections
People wanting to vote in provincial elections in New Caledonia need to be enrolled by Monday.
New Caledonia will restrict use of plastic in 2019
New Caledonia will restrict the use of plastic from July next year.
Dengue epidemic declared in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has declared an epidemic of dengue fever.
New Caledonian anti-independence party opposed to another referendum
A New Caledonian anti-independence party says going to a second or a third referendum on independence from France is useless and dangerous.
Seized boats recycled in New Caledonia
Wooden boats seized for illegal fishing in New Caledonia are being dismantled as part of a training programme for young job seekers.