Final results of New Caledonia referendum shows most voters stayed away

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Final results of an independence referendum in the French territory of New Caledonia show almost two-thirds of voters abstained or returned blank or null ballots, after a…

Macron says New Caledonia has voted to remain French in referendum

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that New Caledonia will remain French, after a majority of voters in the French overseas territory voted against independence in…

France draws ire in Pacific islands as New Caledonia referendum goes ahead

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Caledonia is pushing ahead with a referendum on independence from France this weekend, despite concerns that a boycott by pro-independence parties who oppose…