New Caledonia
Fresh rift in group dealing with New Caledonia referendum
There has been a fresh rift in the New Caledonian leadership group dealing with this year's independence referendum.
New Caledonian referendum seen as new page in Kanak history
A Kanak journalist Andre Qaeaw says this year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to open a new page on New Caledonia's past. Audio
New Caledonia referendum chance to turn a new page
This year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to turn a new page on New Caledonia's past, a Kanak journalist says.
New Caledonia will depend on China, if independence wins - Retailleau
A leading French senator has warned that New Caledonia will end up in complete dependence on China if voters fail to opt strongly to stay with France.
France launches online New Caledonia unity campaign
The French government has launched online consultation in New Caledonia to help foster a sense of unity in the face of November's independence referendum.
France launches online New Caledonia unity campaign
The French government has launched online consultations in New Caledonia to help foster a sense of unity in the face of November's independence referendum.
France's ruling party appoints women to New Caledonia committee
France's ruling En Marche party has named two women to lead its political committee in New Caledonia.
Baby dies of dengue fever in New Caledonia
A baby has died of dengue fever in New Caledonia.
News in French for 22 May 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia referendum commission appointed
The French government has announced the members of the commission which will oversee New Caledonia's independence referendum in November.
Two arrested in New Caledonia for rape that triggered mass protest
Two men in New Caledonia have been arrested and charged over the highly publicised rape of a woman in Canala two months ago which triggered protest marches across the territory.
French President's trip to New Caledonia not welcomed by all
New Caledonia's Labour Party says it doesn't share the enthusiasm over the visit of the French president Emmanuel Macron's two weeks ago.
New Caledonia pensioners to take to the streets again
Pensioners in New Caledonia say they will again take to the streets of Noumea on Thursday in a bid to get their retirement payments increased.
New Caledonia leader to focus on Indo-Pacific at PALM
New Caledonia's president Philippe Germain says his talks with Japanese leaders this week will focus on the strategy for the Indo-Pacific areas as it was presented by the French president Emmanuel…
New Caledonia shooting to be re-enacted for court
It has been announced in New Calednia that next Wednesday there will be a re-enactment of the 2016 fatal shooting of a prison escapee William Decoire near Noumea.
News in French for 15 May 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
Sex crime stats unsettle New Caledonia
A New Caledonian organisation caring for vicitims of sexual violence says there is a worrying decline in fundamental values of respect.
Caledonia Together politicians align with En Marche party
Several politicians of the Caledonia Together party have aligned themselves with France's ruling En Marche party following last week's visit by the president Emmanuel Macron.
New Caledonia employers oppose raising levy
Employers in New Caledonia say they are opposed to raising contributions of salaried staff to help the public healthcare insurance scheme.
Fears of job losses due to New Caledonia mining vandals
There are fears of massive job losses in New Caledonia as a result of continued vandalism at the Kouaoua mining site.