New Caledonia
FLNKS to study region for New Caledonia plans
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement says it wants to look at several countries in the region as it prepares for possible independence after next year's referendum.
New Caledonia group draws up independence plan
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has firmed up its draft plan on how an independent New Caledonia should be shaped.
Call for New Caledonia's fraudulent rolls to be cleaned up
The leader of New Caledonia's Labour Party says fraudulent rolls need to be cleaned up for next year's independence referendum to go ahead.
New Caledonia group draws up independence plan
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has firmed up its draft plan on how an independent New Caledonia should be shaped.
Former president to stand trial in New Caledonia
A former New Caledonian president Harold Martin is to stand trial next month over an alleged conflict of interest in a land sale.
News in French for 29 August 2017
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New Caledonia group draws up independence plan
New Caledonia's FLNKS outlines its plan for independence. Audio
New Caledonia group in NZ to discuss construction issues
A delegation from New Caledonia has arrived in New Zealand to discuss aligning standards and qualifications for the construction sector.
Candidates put forward for new New Caledonia government
New Caledonia's political parties have submitted their candidates for Thursday's election of a new 11-member government.
New Caledonia congress leaves minister numbers unchanged
New Caledonia's Congress has decided to leave the number of ministers in the collegial government at 11.
New Caledonia Congress prepares govt election
New Caledonia's Congress is today due to decide the size of the next government which is to be elected in a week.
Friday deadline for New Caledonia minister nominations
Political parties in New Caledonia have until Friday night to submit their candidates for the next collegial government.
News in French for 22 August 2017
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Strong winds suspend salvage of stranded ship in New Caledonia
Strong winds across New Caledonia have forced efforts to salvage the stranded Kea Trader container ship to be suspended.
New Caledonia pharmacists call off strike
Pharmacists in New Caledonia have called off their indefinite strike after what they say was a successful dialogue with the government.
New Caledonia MP's planned resignation will bring down govt
New Caledonia's budget minister Philippe Dunoyer says he will resign by today to take up his seat in the French National Assembly.
Malaria mosquito found in New Caledonia
Health officials in New Caledonia have discovered the presence of the type of mosquito which can carry malaria.
Pacific church endorses self-determination in region
Pacific churches have come out in support of West Papuan self-determination while endorsing the referenda of other nations.
Helicopter called in to fight New Caledonian fire
A helicopter has been called in to help New Caledonian firefighters control a bushfire in the north.
News in French for 15 August 2017
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio