Bougainville firm on independence after latest talks

Leaders from Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have met in New Zealand for independence talks. (HANDOUT/New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)

A bombshell declaration of independence remains on the table for Bougainville, who have concluded a fresh round of succession talks with Papua New Guinea.

Leaders from Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have met in New Zealand over the last week as they negotiate terms for a long-sought breakaway.