New Caledonia

The New Caledonian government has approved a single company's bid to start exporting low-grade nickel ore to China.

The French High Commissioner in Noumea has taken exception with referendum plans in a New Caledonian town to decide whether to fly the Kanak flag next to the French flag.

Traders in London say nickel stocks are decreasing, raising hopes in New Caledonia that the price for the territory's top export commodity will go up again.

A court in New Caledonia has jailed two men for firing a hunting rifle at police.

New Caledonia's pro-French Republicans have called for a meeting of the signatories of the Noumea Accord to develop a common nickel policy.

New Caledonia is mourning the passing of Gaïtcha football club president and deputy mayor of Noumea, Dr. Paul Qaeze at the weekend.

It has been announced that plans to build a new power plant for New Caledonia's SLN nickel company are on hold.

New Caledonia's Congress has narrowly backed calls to extend nickel ore exports to China - an issue at the centre of a three-week industrial conflict in August.

New Caledonia's Congress is today due to meet in an extraordinary sitting to discuss the government's controversial nickel policy which in August prompted a three-week industrial conflict.

A leading New Caledonian politician, Philippe Gomes, has called on France to assign to the territory the right to access the continental shelf.

France has been accused of having a neo-colonial view in the way it treats prisoners in its overseas territories.

Authorities in New Caledonia have launched a public awareness campaign as the number of forest fires in the territory continue to increase.

New Zealand could book their spot at next year's Under 20 Women's Football World Cup without even kicking a ball.

New Caledonia's domestic carrier has cancelled 20 flights today in response to a strike by air traffic contollers.

A leading New Caledonian politician, Philippe Gomes, says French law changes to limit gun ownership in the territory fail to address the concerns about illegal weapons.

Samoa plan to go on the attack in today's penultimate match at the Oceania Under 20 Women's Football Championship.

There are fears of more flight disruptions in New Caledonia from tomorrow night until Friday as French air traffic controllers are poised to go on strike.

Samoa are now the only team standing between New Zealand and a berth at next year's Under 20 Women's Football World Cup

The body of an engineer helping to fight bush fires from the air in New Caledonia on Sunday has been found.