French Polynesia
Air Tahiti works to clear backlog after 3 week strike
Air Tahiti has put on extra flights to help clear a backlog of passengers hit by three-week strike across French Polynesia.
Three-week long Air Tahiti strike is settled
A three-week strike at French Polynesia's domestic carrier, Air Tahiti, has been settled.
French Polynesia's president won't appeal conviction
The French Polynesian president, Edouard Fritch, says he won't appeal against a ruling in the criminal court which found him guilty of exerting undue influence.
Minister hopes Air Tahiti strikes will end this weekend
Tourism Minister says Air Tahiti Strikes in French Polynesia could end today or tomorrow following discussions between staff and management. Audio
Air Tahiti strike could end today or tomorrow
French Polynesia's tourism minister says a strike at Air Tahiti could end today or tomorrow.
Tahiti trial over Flosse's chinaware deferred
The criminal court in French Polynesia has deferred the trial of the disgraced former president, Gaston Flosse, and his partner, Pascale Haiti, over the alleged theft of chinaware from the…
Air Tahiti strike risks to endure
Reports from French Polynesia say striking staff at Air Tahiti may extend their action for more than another month.
Impasse in Air Tahiti strike talks
There is no end in sight to the strike at Air Tahiti which has hampered French Polynesia's air travel for more than two weeks.
Tahiti says Forum bid on good track
French Polynesia's president says his government has secured exemption from the Pacific Islands Forum rules to accept only independent countries as full members.
Tahiti's Fritch wants to attend UN General Assembly
The French Polynesian president Edouard Fritch says he would like to attend the October session of the UN General Assembly when decolonisation issues will be discussed.
Strike at Air Tahiti widens and continues to hamper territory
A strike at Air Tahiti has spread to other companies in French Polynesia, which further hampers air travel. Audio
Air Tahiti strike spreads, negotiations fail
A strike at Air Tahiti has spread to other companies in French Polynesia, which further hampers air travel.
Tahiti president Fritch fined over radio deal
The French Polynesian president, Edouard Fritch, has been convicted by the criminal court in Tahiti of exerting undue influence.
Tahiti and Moscow eye closer ties
French Polynesia's president, Edouard Fritch, has met Russia's ambassador to France after talks in Paris with French government officials.
Talks to resume over Air Tahiti strike
Talks are set to resume in French Polynesia today in a bid to end a strike at the domestic airline, which began nearly two weeks ago.
Flight disruptions continue in Tahiti
The strike at French Polynesia's domestic airline has again led to some flights being cancelled.
New notices deposited as Air Tahiti strike deepens
Three new strike notices have been deposited in French Polynesia as a strike at the territory's domestic airline, Air Tahiti, enters its second week.
Talks planned to end week-long Air Tahiti strike
The French Polynesian government is meeting with Air Tahiti representatives in an effort to end a week-long strike.
Call to end Air Tahiti strike
The French Polynesian government has called for a resolution of the strike at Air Tahiti.
Tahiti's Tong Sang trial deferred
French Polynesia's criminal court has deferred the trial of a former president accused of abusing public funds to pay for phantom jobs eight years ago.