New Caledonia
Court cases chafe New Caledonian political figures
A leading pro-independence politician in New Caledonia has been fined and handed a suspended prison sentence, and a Kanak leader has fired back against allegations of abuse of power and forgery.
News in French for 17 June 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Suspended jail term for former New Caledonia president Martin
A former president of New Caledonia Harold Martin has been given a suspended one-month jail sentence over a conflict of interest in a land sale.
New Caledonia gets new French High Commissioner
France's new High Commissioner to New Caledonia Patrice Faure plans to meet Congress members from today to draw up an agenda in the lead-up to the next independence referendum.
New Caledonia in bubble talks with NZ and Australia
New Caledonia says New Zealand and Australia have expressed interest in setting up a travel bubble with New Caledonia.
FLNKS confident of support ahead of final referendum
One of New Caledonia's main pro-independence groups is confident it can rally the support needed to become a new country. Audio
New Caledonia to once again vote on independence from France
The announcement of New Caledonia's latest referendum on possible independence is already drawing the ire of many, less than a day after it was announced.
News in French for 3 June 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia independence vote reportedly set for December
New Caledonia will hold another independence referendum in December, according to reports in French media.
