New Caledonia
New Caledonia's FLNKS backs Kanak opposition to Vale sale
Leaders of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement say they back Kanak chiefs opposed to the sale of the Vale nickel plant.
Flights to New Caledonia fully booked until Christmas
Reports from New Caledonia say inbound flights are fully booked until Christmas.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 19 August 2020
News in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in French for 19 August 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in French for 12 August 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Kanak man given suspended jail sentence for destroying building
The man who burnt down a traditional building at New Caledonia's customary Kanak Senate has been given a suspended 18-month jail sentence.
Fire destroys traditional building at New Caledonia's Kanak Senate
A fire has destroyed a traditional building at New Caledonia's customary Kanak Senate.
Another positive Covid-19 test in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has detected another Covid-19 case - the first in three weeks.
Pandemic won't stop New Caledonia plebiscite
New Caledonia's Covid-19 restrictions won't affect preparations for October's referendum on independence, France's new overseas minister says
French minister says New Caledonia referendum on track
France's new overseas minister says New Caledonia's restrictions over the Covid-19 pandemic won't affect the preparations for the October referendum on independence.
New Caledonia nickel ore sale denounced
A pro-independence party in New Caledonia has added its voice against this week's government decision to allow nickel ore exports.
New Caledonia approves export of nickel ore
The New Caledonian government has approved the export of nickel ore after being lobbied by two nickel companies seeking to sell low-grade ore.
