Walter Zweifel
Oscar Temaru French Polynesia court case deferred a fourth time
A court case in French Polynesia involving the pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru has been deferred for a fourth time. Audio
FLNKS resolute on decolonisation from France
Decolonisation from France still front of mind for FLNKS parties in New Caledonia. Audio
French Pacific gearing up for presidential election
We find out why the French presidential elections matter to their Pacific territories. Audio
Vaccine resistance still problematic in French territories
We check in on Covid outbreaks in the French Pacific territories of Tahiti and New Caledonia. Audio
Kanaks at a crossroads in their decolonisation journey
Kanaks at a crossroads in their decolonisation journey. Audio
Fallout from independence vote in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's political parties have been asked to draw up proposals for the territory's new statute within the French republic - following Sunday's referendum.
More than 96 percent of people voted… Audio
Pro-independents reject New Caledonia referendum result
New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum. Audio
French politicians welcome New Cal's rejection of independence
Leading French politicians welcomed New Caledonia referendum result despite Kanak's boycotting the independence vote. Audio
New Caledonia voters have rejected independence from France
Voters in New Caledonia have rejected independence from France in a referendum boycotted by the pro-independence camp.
Unofficial results show more than 95 percent voted against independence in the… Audio
New Caledonia independence vote proceeds despite pleas for postponement
New Caledonian authorities are preparing for Sunday's third and final independence referendum after rejected pleas by the pro-independence parties to postpone it to next year because of the pandemic.
…New Caledonia independence vote may be boycotted
New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France is happening Sunday - but the campaign is likely to be one-sided and the outcome obvious.
Because of the pandemic, the pro-independence parties… Audio
Palika party condemns France's insistence on Dec referendum
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says France's decision to maintain the referendum date amounts to a declaration of war. Audio
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties double down on boycott
New Caledonia could be heading for a troubling impasse as pro-independence parties say they won't respect the result of the imminent independence referendum if France maintains December 12 as the date… Audio
France ups security for New Caledonia independence referendum
France has detailed an unprecedented security set-up for New Caledonia's final independence referendum. Audio
French Polynesia vaccination law to be amended amid protests
French Polynesia's president has announced ammendments to the territory's vaccination law. Audio
World Vision outlines Covid impact on Pacific
Countries in the western Pacific have been hit hard by the pandemic, despite largely being able to keep widespread transmission at bay.
Yet according to a report by World Vision, the economic impact… Audio
France sticking with referendum date for New Caledonia
The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is adamant that New Caledonia's independence referendum should go ahead on December 12th. Audio
