New Caledonia
Fallout from independence vote in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's political parties have been asked to draw up proposals for the territory's new statute within the French republic - following Sunday's referendum.
More than 96 percent of people voted… Audio
France invites drafts to revise New Caledonia's statute
France's overseas minister has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on the territory's new statute within the French republic.
News in French for 16 December 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
France's New Caledonia policy labelled a 'catastrophe'
A leftwing candidate in the French presidential race Jean-Luc Melenchon says the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum is a catastrophe.
Pro-independents reject New Caledonia referendum result
New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum. Audio
Ruby brings strong winds and rain to New Caledonia
Tropical Cyclone Ruby has brought heavy rain to New Caledonia as it's moving along its east coast.
New Caledonia referendum result rejected
New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum on independence from France.
French politicians welcome New Cal's rejection of independence
Leading French politicians welcomed New Caledonia referendum result despite Kanak's boycotting the independence vote. Audio
New Caledonia's indepedence vote a hollow victory that will ratchet up tensions
Analysis - New Caledonia had a contentious independence referendum, marred by low voter turn out. Pacific expert [David Robie examines the result.
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty, be it political, economic or institutional.
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty, be it political, economic or institutional.
Cyclone Ruby set to strengthen
Category Two Cyclone Ruby was about 500 kilometres northwest of New Caledonia's Belep Islands early this afternoon.
Cyclone forms northwest of New Caledonia
A cyclone alert is coming into force in the north of New Caledonia about now
Paris delighted at New Caledonia result, but Kanaks dismiss it
Leading French politicians have welcomed New Caledonia's rejection of independence, but separatists have dismissed the result.
New Caledonia votes against independence from France
Voters in New Caledonia have rejected independence from France in a referendum boycotted by the pro-independence camp.
New Caledonia votes in third referendum on independence from France
Voting is under way in New Caledonia in the last of three referendums on independence from France. Audio
MSG member states urged to push for postponed referendum
The Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat has called on member states to not recognise New Caledonia's independence referendum this weekend.
