New Caledonia

The French Polynesian government says it expects a massive influx of people, should New Caledonia opt for independence from France next month.

New Caledonia's pro-independence parties say they won't respect the result of the independence referendum if France maintains December 12 as the date of the vote.

Three anti-independence parties in New Caledonia say it would be a mistake not to expect a response from them if Paris postpones next month's referendum.

France has given New Caledonia a further $US46 million to help cover the costs of its Covid-19 response.

The French government is continuing preparations for New Caledonia's independence referendum, despite the pro-independence parties' decision to shun the vote on 12 December.

New Caledonia's customary Senate has denounced last week's government decision to remove bull sharks and tiger sharks from the list of protected species.

France has dropped some of the restrictions for travellers to New Caledonia.

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The Vanuatu covid task force has confirmed that two arrivals from New Caleldonia have Covid-19.