Stories from Nouméa · New Caledonia

The Retrophyllum minus, an endangered endemic pine tree found along the banks of the Grand Sud in New Caledonia, is the focus of conservation efforts.

Sébastien Lecornu, a French minister, has praised a decisive vote by the National Assembly concerning the electoral body in New Caledonia.

The Senate of New Caledonia has approved the expansion of the electoral roll for provincial elections.

Health officials report over 504 dengue cases in New Caledonia during the current month. The outbreak is impacting regional exchanges between Wallis and Futuna and New Caledonia. Experts note that approximately 75% of cases are asymptomatic, which complicates surveillance and monitoring efforts. Approximately 75% of cases involve asymptomatic transmission, which complicates containment efforts.