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French Polynesian pro-independence leader says conviction claim baseless
The leader of French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has refuted comments by a Tahoeraa Huiraatira politician that he has a criminal conviction.
Updated at 6:14 pm on 13 April 2018
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French Polynesian politicians scrapping over debate
The French Polynesian government has taken issue with the pre-election television debates after the Tahoeraa Huiraatira party decided against fielding its top candidate Geffry Salmon.
Updated at 5:50 pm on 13 April 2018
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Tahiti minister rejects travel abuse claims
A French Polynesian minister Luc Faatau has rejected accusations of having misspent public funds on campaigning for this month's election.
Updated at 1:02 pm on 11 April 2018
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Anti-corruption march planned in Tahiti
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party has called for a march against corruption this weekend - a week out from the first round of the territorial election.
Updated at 10:54 am on 10 April 2018
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Anti-corruption march planned in Tahiti
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party has called for a march against corruption this weekend - a week out from the first round of the territorial election.
Updated at 10:12 am on 10 April 2018
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Tahiti leadership accused of campaign funding breach
A complaint has been lodged in French Polynesia, accusing the president Edouard Fritch and four of his ministers of misspending public money to fund their election campaign.
Updated at 3:57 pm on 9 April 2018
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Nine politicians in a Tahiti party have criminal convictions
French Polynesia's Tahoeraa Huiraatira party says the ruling Tapura Huiraatira party tops the list of election candidates with criminal convictions with nine politicians.
Updated at 1:41 pm on 9 April 2018
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Tahiti's Fritch snubs Flosse's debate bid
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has ruled out a televised pre-election debate with his predecessor Gaston Flosse.
Updated at 1:28 pm on 2 April 2018
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Nuke veterans write to French Polynesia election candidates
A French Polynesian nuclear test veterans organisation has written an open letter to all election candidates urging them to stand up to France over the consequences of the tests.
Updated at 11:21 am on 30 March 2018
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French Polynesia's Fritch again challenged to debate by Flosse
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has been challenged, for a second time this week, to a televised pre-election debate by a former president Gaston Flosse.
Updated at 5:28 pm on 29 March 2018
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Tahiti president challenged to debate by Flosse
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has been challenged to a televised pre-election debate by a former president barred from office.
Updated at 1:11 pm on 28 March 2018
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Tahiti's E Reo Manahune unveils election list
A former French Polynesian minister Tauhiti Nena has registered his movement's list for next month's election.
Updated at 8:30 am on 26 March 2018
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Tahiti's Flosse blames Macron for court ruling
French Polynesia's Tahoeraa Huiraatira leader Gaston Flosse blames the French president Emmanuel Macron for being barred from next month's election.
Updated at 6:06 am on 26 March 2018
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Flosse denounces French Govt after court decision
The former French Polynesian president Gaston Flosse has denounced the French government after the highest court in France upheld his ineligibility.
Updated at 3:59 pm on 23 March 2018
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Flosse fails in bid to run for Tahiti office
French Polynesia's former president Gaston Flosse won't be allowed to stand in next month's election.
Updated at 8:24 am on 23 March 2018
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Tahiti's Flosse likely to remain ineligible
Reports from Paris say the highest court in France is set to reject an appeal by French Polynesia's former president Gaston Flosse to be allowed to stand in next month's election.
Updated at 12:17 pm on 22 March 2018
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French Polynesia's Tapura Huiraatira presents candidates
French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira party has held its congress to present its candidates for next month's territorial election.
Updated at 3:29 pm on 19 March 2018
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Three French Polynesia politicians get suspended jail sentences
The appeal court in French Polynesia has given suspended jail sentences to three politicians, including a former president, for abusing public funds.
Updated at 3:12 pm on 9 March 2018
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Another defection in French Polynesia
Another senior politician of French Polynesia's Tahoeraa Huiraatira Party has defected to the ruling Tapura Huiraatira party.
Updated at 6:49 am on 5 March 2018
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French Polynesia opposition signs coalition deal
French Polynesia's opposition Tahoeraa Huiraatira party has signed a coalition deal with two minor parties for the April territorial election.
Updated at 10:11 am on 26 February 2018