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Vanuatu and France hold border negotiations
Officials from Vanuatu and France are meeting on neutral ground in Sydney this week for negotiations on their dispute over the ownership of the Matthew and Hunter islands.
Man cleared of sheltering Paris attackers
A man who lent his flat to two jihadists has been cleared in the first trial over the 2015 Paris attacks.
Polutele loses out in Wallis and Futuna
The election of the French National Assembly member for Wallis and Futuna Napole Polutele has been annulled.
French riot police clash with protesting prison guards
French prison guards have launched a nationwide strike against the government over staff levels and violence in the country's overcrowded jails.
Baguettes should be UNESCO-listed treasures - Macron
The French baguette should be listed as a Unesco cultural treasure, says France's President Emmanuel Macron.
France to study nuclear test veterans
Reports from French Polynesia say the French government will launch an epidemiological study of 21,000 nuclear test veterans.
France win Davis Cup
France won their 10th Davis Cup title when Lucas Pouille crushed Steve Darcis to give the hosts a 3-2 victory in the final against neighbours Belgium in Lille.
RWC2023 in France 'not surprising' - Steve Tew
In a shock announcement the World Rugby Council has gone against a recommendation by an evaluation committee of South Africa in deciding the host for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. France, who held the… Audio
France to host 2023 Rugby World Cup after shock vote
In a shock announcement the World Rugby Council has gone against a recommendation in deciding the host for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa had been recommended by World Rugby's board but the… Audio
All Blacks scrape home against French selection
A second-string All Blacks lineup eventually prevailed over a French selection 28-23 in Lyon, to remain unbeaten on the side's northern hemisphere tour. Audio
All Blacks hang on to beat feisty French
The All Blacks have beaten a French XV 28-23 in a scrappy but tense encounter in Lyon.
Air France exasperated with Tahiti strike
Reports from French Polynesia say Air France is considering suspending flights to Tahiti because of strike action.
Hansen not happy with second half performance
The stutters of the All Blacks in 2017 have continued but they eventually saw off France 38-18 in a classic Test of two halves in Paris.
Senior All Blacks players back for France test
A number of the All Black senior players have returned to the starting lineup for Sunday morning's Test against France in Paris.
Wallis king fined over airport blockade
Reports from Wallis and Futuna say one of the territory's kings has been fined by the courts over his role in blocking the airport in Hihifo in 2015.
Chance of low cost airlink between Paris and Tahiti
Reports from French Polynesia say the government has met the head of a new French low-cost airline to discuss a possible new service between Paris and Tahiti.
Finding French finesse in the Capital
French chef Laurent Loudeac talks to Kathryn Ryan about celebrating 10 years at Wellington's Hippopotamus restaurant. He shares his recipe for 'Salmon Sashimi My Way' his signature dish. Audio
Marseille: Fatal knife attack at train station
The attacker at a train station in the city has been shot dead by security forces, officials say.
Programme launched to protect Pacific rugby players in France
A group of current and former rugby internationals from Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, have launched the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare, or PRPW, in France, to protect young rising stars. John Campbell… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 September 2017
Jonah Lomu's sons back France as the 2023 Rugby World Cup host. Audio