Independence
Dial M for mobile: Helping kids navigate their first phone
As a cellphone ban comes into force this term for school kids, Nine to Noon looks at the issue of when to get a phone for your child. While many - if not most - of us had a phone-free childhood, the… Audio
New approach for Bougainville independence
New approach suggested on Bougainville independence question. 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
Calling Home: David Shearer in Juba, South Sudan
David Shearer has just delivered his final briefing to the UN Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Mission in South Sudan, capping off a remarkable… Audio
'There can be no affront to China's national dignity'
A research poll has shown that negative views of China are continuing to grow in the U.S. Meanwhile, China's satisfaction with its government continues to grow. China correspondent Nathan van der… Audio
Is this the end of Hong Kong?
The Chinese parliament approved the controversial Hong Kong security law this week, sparking outrage which led to Hong Kong riot police arresting more than 300 people. Senior CNN producer James… Audio
Bougainville independence referendum
The path to a vote over Bougainville's independence from Papua New Guinea has been bloody, long and circuitous. A brutal civil war through the Nineties on this group of islands some 700 kilometres… Audio
Voices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett . Audio
Voices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett .
AudioNew Caledonian referendum seen as new page in Kanak history
A Kanak journalist Andre Qaeaw says this year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to open a new page on New Caledonia's past. Audio
Bougainville vote ratification and what it involves - Joe Lera
The Bougainville Regional MP Joe Lera details what the PNG parliament will consider when it comes to reatify Bougainville's referendum on possible independence. Audio
New Caledonia independence referendum, roll confirmed
The electoral roll is now fixed for next year's independence referendum in New Caledonia. Audio
Paris to host talks on New Caledonia's independence referendum
Talks due on New Caledonia's independence referendum. Audio
Chaos as Barcelona waits for Catalonia independence
Catalan's president has ruled out an election, and has not officially declared independence. There are protests across the region as supporters of independence grow impatient. The Catalan government… Audio
Spain gives Catalonia ultimatum
The Spanish government has said that the head of the Catalonia region has failed to clarify whether he declared independence last week. In a letter to Madrid on Monday, Carles Puigdemont instead… Audio
Spanish court bars Catalan MPs' independence move
Spain's constitutional court has suspended a session of the Catalan parliament, in a bid to pre-empt a possible push for independence.
Spain forces end to Catalan parliament session
Spain's high court has suspended a Catalan parliament session in an attempt to block the region's bid for independence. The court ruled that if the region met and declared independence in parliament… Audio
Final impetus sought for New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonian leaders and the French prime minister Manuel Valls have agreed to put in a maximum effort to make the territory's independence referendum incontestable.
France sends more police to New Caledonia
France will send an extra 53 police to New Caledonia from February amid top level concern over recent lawlessness in the territory.
Bougainville referendum needs full PNG support
Port Moresby has to do more to help prepare Bougainville for its referendum on independence says a former Papua New Guinea Minister.
