The body of 60-year old woman was discovered near Huoailou on the main island's east coast which was worst hit by the torrential rain.
An eight-year old girl was found in a landslide which left her mother injured.
In the same area, a 30-year-old woman and a seven-year-old child were killed in landslides.
The Kanak villages of Ouakaya and Gouareu were hit by landslides.
Communications have been difficult and roads have been blocked in many places, with rescue services having trouble to be able to assist.