The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
New Caledonia declared a ‘state’ in autonomy deal, but will stay FrenchAgreement allows the archipelago that endured unrest last year to be its own state but remain within French fold.
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