New Caledonia
Caledonian Union takes stock, objects to ore exports
The leadership of New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party has decided against pulling its ministers out of the collegial government after weeks of threatening to do so.
No consensus for New Caledonia independence referendum date
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party has renewed its call to postpone the referendum on independence from France from 6 September to 25 October.
New Caledonia island flight ban extended until Tuesday
New Caledonia's main domestic airline continues to be banned from flying to Mare until at least the end of Tuesday.
Covid-19 delays New Caledonia independence referendum
New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France has been tentatively postponed until 4 October.
Bid to overturn New Caledonia ore export permit fails
A legal challenge to overturn the New Caledonian government's decision to allow more nickel ore exports has failed.
France unmoved by New Caledonia Covid-19 concern
The French Senate has declined to amend the health emergency law to take into account New Caledonia's wish for stricter rules.
New Caledonia nickel sale plan labelled a disgrace
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party has spoken out against a proposed law change to allow two nickel producers to export ore earmarked for local plants.
Kanak expert to run French indigenous art museum
The former head of New Caledonia's Tjibaou Cultural Centre has been nominated to run France's main indigenous art museum.
Uncertainty clouds future of SLN mine in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's biggest private employer says there is uncertainty over its mining site in Kouaoua because of last weekend's arson attacks.
Australian miner set to acquire New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant
New Caledonia's Vale nickel company says a deal has been struck with New Century Resources of Australia for the Melbourne-based miner to buy its assets.
No flights from and to New Caledonia before August
New Caledonia has extended its suspension of scheduled international air traffic until the end of July.
New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant eyed by Australian companies
Two Australian companies are reported to be in joint contention to take over the New Caledonian nickel plant up for sale by its owner Vale of Brazil.
Two fires at New Caledonia nickel mine site
There have been two suspected arson attacks on the installations of SLN, New Caledonia's largest private sector employer, in the territory's north.
Bat-linked illness studied in New Caledonia
Scientists in New Caledonia have received funds to study a new fatal bacterial disease believed to be transmitted by bats.
FLNKS wants New Caledonia referendum in October or November
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has asked Paris for the referendum on independence from France to be deferred by about two months.
New Caledonia party again targets French HC
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party has again asked the French High Commissioner to leave the territory over the management of Covid-19.
New Caledonia airline dispute with chiefs festers
Special flights are planned by Air Loyaute to help in a dispute between New Caledonia's main domestic airline and traditional leaders in Lifou and Mare.
