New Caledonia
Five suspects surrender in New Caledonia's pro-independence stronghold
Five individuals wanted by French authorities have surrendered in besieged New Caledonia's pro-independence stronghold of Saint Louis.
Buffet appointment welcomed in French Pacific territories
François-Noël Buffet as the new minister for French Overseas has been mostly welcomed in the French Pacific.
Do you remember - the 24th night of September
Analysis - In an atmosphere of uneasy calm, the highly symbolic day of 24 September was marked by events throughout New Caledonia. Audio
Two dead after clashes with police in New Caledonia's hotspot
Two people are confirmed dead after clashes between police and dwellers in the village of Saint Louis, near Nouméa, local media report on Thursday.
New Caledonia leaders claim 'barbaric', 'colonial' acts
Parties within the pro-independence FLNKS have denounced what they term "assassinations" and "barbaric methods" but public prosecutor Yves Dupas swiftly denied the claim. Audio
New French PM spells bad news for pro-independence NCAL groups
The appointment of a right wing Prime Minister in France could potentially fan violence in New Caledonia, says an advocate for Kanaky independence. Audio
New Caledonian consortium makes offer for moth-balled Koniambo nickel plant
A local consortium in New Caledonia is reported to have made an eleventh-hour offer to take over and restart activity at the Koniambo nickel plant.
New Caledonian delegation headed to Paris next week
A delegation from New Caledonia is scheduled to travel to Paris next week to meet high level officials, including the presidents of both Houses of Parliament.
Unrest-hit New Caledonia airlines in search of new markets
New Caledonia's domestic carrier Air Calédonie is set to launch a bi-weekly international connection to neighbouring Vanuatu.
Another church burns in New Caledonia, spate of attacks continues
Analysis - The latest fire took place on Sunday evening at the iconic Saint Denis Church of Balade, in Pouébo, on the northern tip of the main island of Grande Terre.
France injects new aid to keep New Caledonia's economy afloat
The new financial buoy would allow those essential services to continue operating, at least for the month of September.
New Caledonia's pro-independence movement split in two
However, the meeting spokesperson has denied any "breakup" within the FLNKS.
New Caledonia's Congress President, Roch Wamytan, replaced
Analysis - In a first in New Caledonia's short Congress history, the new Chair of the local Parliament is now a woman.
