New Caledonia Radio Stations

8 stations streaming live

New Caledonia's radio scene reflects the territory's layered identity. Public broadcaster Nouvelle-Calédonie la 1ère transmits in French with programming acknowledging Kanak languages, while private stations like those in Nouméa serve Caldoche, Kanak, Wallisian and Asian communities. Kaneka — the homegrown genre fusing Kanak rhythms with reggae — is the sound of the islands, alongside Pacific reggae and French pop. Radio played a notable role during the independence referendum years.