France
Emma James: French marijuana decision could set dangerous precedent
Emma James joins the show from Paris to discuss the shocking case of Kobili Traore, who murdered his neighbour but might not be held criminally responsible because he smoked cannabis beforehand. Audio
Alan Duff: Back straight-talking with a new book
Alan Duff, the straight-talking author is courting controversy again. He was inspired to write his latest work after living in France and seeing New Zealand in a different light when he returned. He… Audio
Calling Home: Graeme Wood in Champagne, France
Expat Graeme Wood and his English partner Claire are living their dream as owners of Serenity Barge in the Champagne region of France, taking guests up and down the canals in the region on their… Audio
Emmanuel Macron plans to reform France's pensions, benefits
French president Emmanuel Macron is reviving a drive to reform France's pensions and benefits. The latest proposals include a reduction of unemployment benefits for high earners and incentives to… Video, Audio
Live from Paris and the Christchurch Call
RNZ News Political Reporter Jo Moir is on the line from Paris where she is travelling with Prime Minister Jacinda Adern, who has been co-hosting tech companies and governmental officials as they sign… Audio
Ardern and Macron join forces against extremist content online
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron are banding together to try put an end to the use of social media for acts of terrorism. However, there's scepticism over how… Audio
PM announces combined effort to tackle violence on social media
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand and France are seeking to bring together other countries and the heads of social media giants to try to bring an end to the use of social media… Audio
Focus turns to cause of Notre-Dame fire
The fire that broke out in Notre-Dame cathedral has been extinguished, allowing authorities to inspect the full extent of the damage. CNN correspondent Jim Bitermann talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Watching Notre-Dame burn an ‘unbelievable’ experience
New Zealand furniture maker Roderick Fry joined thousands of people on Paris's streets today, watching helplessly as a fire engulfed parts of Notre-Dame cathedral. Audio
All that sparkles: the life of Queen Henrietta Maria of France
Auckland University associate professor Erin Griffey has become the first woman from New Zealand to be made a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London for her work on Queen Henrietta Maria. Audio
Former French diplomat detained over alleged sexual assault in Noumea
The former French ambassador to Vanuatu Robby Judes has been detained for questioning over alleged sexual assault in New Caledonia.
Climate resilient crops being developed for the Pacific
Scientists trying to develop crops more resilient to climate change say they're increasingly in a race against time. Audio
Tahiti's leading anti-nuclear campaigner dies
French Polynesia's leading advocate for the victims of France's nuclear weapons tests has died, but his work is set to continue. Audio
Negotiated solution over Matthew and Hunter still likely
Vanuatu and France are likely to keep their dispute over two islands out of the courts, a public law professor says. Audio
The return of the French Film Festival
When the French Film Festival made its debut in New Zealand 17 years ago, it was just one of several regional film showcases. Since then it's grown a staggering 700 percent since 2012. Audio, Gallery
Vanuatu presses France for talks over Matthew and Hunter
Vanuatu has not lost faith in negotiations over the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, despite recent moves by France, a Vanuatu MP says. Audio
Minister evokes changing Wallis and Futuna statute
The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says it is up to Wallis and Futuna to advocate for changes to the territory's 1961 statute.
Concern grows over antisemitic attacks in France
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney says authorities in France are voicing shock over the latest in a string of attacks seen as antisemitic. In the latest incident, a memorial stone was vandalised at… Audio
Life sentences promised for New Caledonia arsonists
New Caledonia's prosecutor says those who caused this week's fire in Koumac will be jailed for life.
France reminded to decolonise New Caledonia
Last November's referendum outcome is a reminder to France that it has to accompany New Caledonia to full independence, the territory's pro-independence movement says.