New Caledonia
New Caledonia to make another attempt at forming govt
Media reports from New Caledonia say another attempt will be made today to form a government which would end a three-month political impasse.
Moves in Noumea to end lengthy political impasse
Media reports from New Caledonia say moves are afoot to form a government which would end a three-month political impasse.
Indexed French Pacific salaries remain safe
The French government says it has no plans to change the extra amount government workers receive in overseas territories.
Marine pollution alert in New Caledonia
Globules of oil have been washing ashore in New Caledonia prompting authorities to issue a marine pollution alert.
New Caledonia government impasse a 'farce' - Gomes
One of New Caledonia's leading anti-independence politicians Philippe Gomes says it is deplorable that a proper government is not in place just days before the French prime minister Edouard Philippe…
Oil pollution on New Caledonia's Lifou island
A fishing and swimming ban has been declared off parts of New Caledonia's Lifou island after an apparent oil spill.
News in French for 28 November 2017
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
New Caledonia anti-independence party calls for unity
New Caledonia's main anti-independence party has again called for unity among local politicians by adopting a formal declaration about the territory's heritage.
Funding future uncertain for New Caledonia's seismographs
There is concern in New Caledonia that from next year funding problems could leave the territory's scientists without any seismographs.
Group jailed for cocaine in New Caledonia to appeal
The men jailed in New Caledonia for transporting 1.4 tonnes of cocaine on a yacht will appeal against their conviction in Noumea.
New Caledonian plan approved for independence vote
New Caledonia's Congress has formally approved a plan to change the law on voter eligibility for next year's independence referendum.
Outcry over New Caledonia common heritage declaration
There is criticism of a New Caledonian proposal to draw up a formal declaration to affirm the territory's heritage before next year's independence referendum.
New Caledonia debates future institutions
Seminar in New Caledonia sizes up post-referendum challenges. Audio
Jail for New Caledonian shooting at police
The criminal court in New Caledonia has jailed a 23-year-old man for four years for firing at police trying to intervene in a dispute on the island of Ouvea last month.
New Caledonia Labour Party threatens referendum boycott
New Caledonia's Labour Party has threatened to boycott next year's independence referendum because of alleged irregularities with the electoral roll.
Little risk of tsunami danger after large New Caledonia quake
The risk of danger from a tsunmai has largely passed after a powerful magnitude 7 undersea earthquake struck east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands.
Training course targets leptospirosis in the Pacific
It is hoped a training course this week in Noumea will improve the surveillance and control of leptospirosis in the Pacific.
Four men jailed in New Caledonia for transporting cocaine
New Caledonia's criminal court has sentenced four men to jail terms for transporting 1.4 tonnes of cocaine on a yacht from South America.
Cocaine smuggling trial opens in New Caledonia
The trial has opened in New Caledonia of four men accused of smuggling 1.4 tonnes of cocaine.
Deal on New Caledonia restricted electoral roll challenged
A New Caledonian group has spoken out against this month's deal reached in Paris defining the restricted electoral roll for next year's planned independence referendum.