New Caledonia

Anti-independence groups in New Caledonia say the date of the referendum on a new statute for the territory "is not an option but an engagement".

France's new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean Francois Carenco was told to 'find a Solution' to the impasse in New Caledonia.

Plans to hold a referendum in New Caledonia next year on a new statute for the territory are being deferred.

New Caledonia's FLNKS now say they will meet with French junior overseas minister Jean-Francois Carenco after they previously ruled out meeting him last month.

Civil appeal to Japan over nuclear dump fear; Nauru will go to the polls next month; and Pro-independence camp in New Caledonia strengthened by Pacific Awakening