Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island push for self determination
A Norfolk Island group has launched a campaign today to seek United Nations support for its push for self determination for the island.
Norfolk Island's advisory council set for first meeting
Norfolk Island's temporary replacement for its abolished legislature, an Advisory Council, is due to sit for the first time on Wednesday.
Dismantled govt of Norfolk considers plans
Norfolk Island's outgoing chief minister says the island can seek outside help from the United Nations and others about the dismantling of its democratic system. Audio
Norfolk Island assembly closes as automony ends
The Norfolk Island legislative assembly has this morning held its last meeting as it is being dis-established. Audio
Norfolk Islanders to march on final Parliament sitting day
Norfolk Islanders will stage a march today to mark the final sitting of its Parliament, which was recently dissolved by Australia.
Administrator dismisses Norfolk opposition to reforms
Australia's administrator on Norfolk Island says opposition to reforms initiated by Canberra is being led by a few politicians who fear for their jobs. Audio
Norfolk referendum slammed by Canberra's man
A petition touted by Norfolk Island's politicians as showing strong opposition to Australian reforms on the island has been called deeply flawed.
Norfolk Island renews plea to Australia
The Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly is calling on the Australian prime minister to delay changes to the island's political status.
Norfolk continues campaign to stop legislation
Norfolk Island considers how to convince Australia to change its mind about downgrading its autonomy. Audio
Norfolk Islanders mourn loss of self-government
The soon to be abolished Parliament of Norfolk Islands says the majority of its people are in a state of shock and grief at the removal of their political autonomy by Australia yesterday. Audio
Norfolk Islanders mourn loss of self-governance
A leading Norfolk Island politician says most people on the island are in a state of shock and grief at Australia's decision to end the island's political autonomy.
Australian parliament strips Norfolk Island of its autonomy
Both houses of Australia's parliament have passed legislation stripping Norfolk Island of its political autonomy.
Kiwis on Norfolk Island are feeling disenfranchised
Geoff Bennett is a Kiwi who has lived on Norfolk Island for about 50 years. Audio
NZers living on Norfolk Island set to lose social benefits
Three hundred New Zealanders living on Norfolk Island are about to lose their rights to social benefits. Audio
Inquiry wanted into Norfolk governance proposals
The Chief Minister of Norfolk Island says he wants an inquiry into the Australian government's handling of a proposal to strip the island of its long-time autonomy.
Norfolk: Canberra being misled into reforms
The Norfolk Island government says Australian MPs are being misled into pushing through reforms of the island's political status.
Solid 'Yes' vote in referendum on Norfolk Island governance
Norfolk Islanders voted an overwhelming 'yes' to a referendum on Friday asking if people should have a say in determining the island's political status.
Norfolk campaigner says Yes campaign backing growing
A campaigner for Norfolk Island's input into changes to its political status says there is growing alarm on the island to Australia's plans.
Push for say in Norfolk's political future continues
Norfolk Island's effort to convince Australia to give it some input into determining its political status is continuing. Audio
Australia needs to involve Norfolk Islanders - academic
An academic says Norfolk Islanders should have a chance to have a say in their future political status. Audio