New Caledonia
Anti-independence parties launch New Caledonia referendum campaign
Six anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have launched a coalition ahead of October's independence referendum.
New Caledonia readies for referendum as France changes govt
Three months out from New Caledonia's independence referendum France gets a new government. Audio
News in French for 8 July 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia Labour Party wants independence
New Caledonia's Labour Party has called on its members to vote for independence from France in the referendum in October.
Unemployment drops slightly in New Caledonia
Unemployment figures in New Caledonia for last year show a small drop compared to 2018.
News in French for 1 July 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Second round of New Caledonian municipal elections finally held
New Caledonia has held the second round of the municipal elections deferred from March because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oceania Weighlifting Institute on the move
The Oceania Weightlifting Institute has closed its doors after more than 18 years, but plans are already underway to re-open in Australia.
New Caledonia independence referendum postponed
New Caledonia's next referendum on independence from France will be deferred to the 4th of October because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
French court to rule on New Caledonia quarantine
A ruling is expected in New Caledonia on whether a woman quarantined in government-run accommodation is allowed to go home.