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There's already plenty of doubt that we'll get an India trade deal signed in the Prime Minister's first term as he promised. Here's another hiccup.

New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party unveiled the main outcome of its Congress last weekend, including its plans for the French Pacific territory's political future.

Within the pro-independence camp, the two main moderate parties UPM and PALIKA have reacted favourably, although they have recently distanced themselves from UC.

Sir Jerry was appointed as the moderator for the Bougainville independence consultations in September. He will be in Bougainville from 25 to 29 November.

Analysis - Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking back at his first year, and invited to share any lessons he's learnt, he draws something of a blank. Audio

The president of the Republic of Vanuatu has dissolved parliament, triggering a snap-election.

Whangārei District Council says it's looking into reports about councillors' comments on social media relating to the hīkoi - but won't say if any formal Code of Conduct complaint has been lodged.

Thousands descended on Auckland's Aotea Square on Sunday to vote in a non-binding "referendum" on the creation of an independent homeland for Sikhs within India.

A US-based separatist group held a non-binding "referendum" on the creation of an independent homeland for Sikhs within India in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.

The House - Much coverage has focussed on the protest that followed the speeches - but they themselves were enthusiastic, outraged, angry, even despairing. Audio

The bill introduces new offences to criminalise covert, deceptive, corruptive or coercive activities on behalf of a foreign power to intentionally or recklessly harm the country.

Former MPs sometimes feel they can chip in and tell current ones what to do, the Treaty Negotiations Minister says. Audio

Labour's Māori Development spokesperson was the first to be ejected from the House after calling David Seymour a "liar" - breaking Parliament's rules.

The Prime Minister has given a scathing appraisal of the bill on the day of its first reading.

"The government's own lawyers recognise the bill would at first blush undermine Māori people's rights," a law professor says. Audio

Analysis - The chairs of both French Parliament's upper and lower Houses arrived in New Caledonia on Sunday night for a crucial three-day visit.

Members of the King's Counsel say the coalition's Treaty Principles Bill "seeks to rewrite the Treaty itself" and would have the "opposite effect of its stated purpose". Audio

A non-binding "referendum" on Khalistan organised by a separatist group based in the United States looks set to go ahead in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.

A non-binding "referendum" on Khalistan organised by a separatist group based in the United States looks set to go ahead in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.

The newspaper's editorial board wants the Samoan government to either hold a referendum or update existing laws to confirm the official version of the country's national anthem.

The vote was closely watched in Brussels a week after Georgia, another ex-Soviet state seeking EU membership, re-elected a ruling party regarded in the West as increasingly pro-Russian.

Moldova's vote has been marred by meddling allegations with one candidate denying allegations he's a Trojan horse for Russia.

Law changes proposed for alcohol sales rules will treat West Aucklanders like adults by scrapping alcohol licensing trusts, an ACT MP says.

UN Human Rights Committee challenges France on security operations and its attitude to decolonisation.

The issue assumes significance with potential repercussions for New Zealand-India relations, which have seen a major up-tick in recent months.