New Caledonia
New Caledonia's nickel French 'pact' in limbo
The French-proposed "pact" to salvage New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry is still in limbo as the local Congress has decided to re-examine the whole document through a "special committee".
New Caledonia: Flags and emotions high over proposed changes
New Caledonia's capital was on Saturday flooded by two simultaneous waves of French and Kanaky flags as part of two demonstrations in downtown Nouméa.
France security forces in Nouméa ahead of two opposing marches
Security forces reinforcements have been sent from France ahead of two antagonist marches scheduled to take place this Saturday in the capital Nouméa.
Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital
Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital. Audio
Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital
Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital. Audio
More protests expected in New Caledonia
The French Senate endorsed a move from the French government to allow French citizens to vote at local elections provided they have been residing for at least an uninterrupted ten years.
French Senate endorses new election rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments
Analysis - The French Senate on Tuesday endorsed a Constitutional review project bearing significant modifications to the local electoral rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments.
New Caledonia's economic, political, social tensions take their toll
Analysis - A combination of inter-twined economic, political and socially pressing issues are taking their toll in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia's provincial elections delay passes final hurdle
Analysis - An "organic law" to postpone New Caledonia's provincial elections has on Monday passed the final hurdle and was endorsed by the French National Assembly.
New Caledonia's pro-independence group suggests creation of nickel producers organisation
The concept of a nickel-exporting-countries organisation, which they call "OPEN" (Organisation des Pays Exportateurs de Nickel) comes from the FLNKS-Union Calédonienne Congress caucus.
Military exercises for New Caledonia-based French forces
New Caledonia-based French armed forces have been recently engaging on several Pacific operational theatres.