Islanders on the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia rejected independence on Sunday in a referendum, but the results showed weaker-than-expected support for Paris in the resource-rich and strategic outpost.
Aaron and Thomas report.
New Caledonia rejects independence from France
People cast their ballots in Noumea Source: Getty
On the final count, about 57 per cent of people rejected the proposition that New Caledonia become independent.
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