French Polynesia
Hollande promises to revisit French Polynesia compo claims
The French president Francois Hollande has publicly acknowledged French Polynesia's contribution to France being a nuclear power.
Big turnout for launch of political party in French Polynesia
About 8,000 people in French Polynesia have attended the launch of a new pro-autonomy political party, led by the president Edouard Fritch.
French leader addresses Wallis and Futuna assembly
The French president Francois Hollande has addressed the territorial assembly of Wallis and Futuna in a rare visit to the territory.
French Polynesia clarifies insecticide use over zika
French Polynesian health authorities deny use of the insecticide linked to proliferation of microcephaly cases in Brazil's Zika outbreak.
Drug bust in French Polynesia nabs 680kg of cocaine
Three South Americans have been arrested in French Polynesia after they were found on board a yacht carrying 680 kilograms of cocaine.
Tahiti nuclear group calls on French president for compo
The French Polynesia Nuclear Workers' Association is planning to use the French President's visit to Tahiti as an opportunity to raise awareness about nuclear testing in the region.
30,000 signature in French Polynesia anti-nuclear petition
More than 30,000 people in French Polynesia have signed a petition urging a local referendum on French weapon tests carried out in the South Pacific between 1966 and 1996. Audio
30,000 signature in French Polynesia anti-nuclear petition
More than 30,000 people in French Polynesia have signed a petition urging a local referendum on French weapon tests carried out in the South Pacific between 1966 and 1996. Audio
Education outcomes in French Pacific wanting
The French court of auditors says the education outcomes in the French Pacific territories are inadequate, given the large funds disbursed by the state.
Sport: Kurukuru make strong start to OFC Futsal defence
The Solomon Islands bid for a fifth successive Oceania Futsal Championship crown began in impressive fashion with a 3-0 victory over Tahiti in Suva.
Tahoeraa's Tahiti headquarters to be demolished
The French Polynesian government has ordered the demolition of the headquarters of the traditionally dominant Tahoeraa Huiraatira Party of Gaston Flosse.
Trial opens in Tahiti's Honotua affair
The trial has opened in French Polynesia of 11 people charged with favouritism over the awarding of an 80 million US dollar contract to lay the Honotua communications cable to Tahiti.
Anti-nuclear demo in Tahiti
A small demonstration has been held in French Polynesia outside the French High Commission as part of a campaign to get compensation for the French nuclear weapons tests.
Anti-nuclear demo in Tahiti
A small demonstration has been held in French Polynesia outside the French High Commission as part of a campaign to get compensation for the French nuclear weapons tests.
Tahiti sets dance world record
A new world record has been set in French Polynesia with 2,980 people joining for a traditional Tahitian dance performance.
Tahitians claim back heritage with new world record
The new world record set in French Polynesia with 2,980 people joining for a traditional dance shows Tahitians are taking back their heritage, a local says.
Tahiti minister welcomes World Heritage consideration
French Polynesia's culture minister says the awarding of the territory's first World Heritage Site would be a valuable step in recognising the importance of Polynesia.
French Polynesian marae could be first cultural UNESCO site
French Polynesia's Taputapuatea marae, a centre for Polynesian seafarers from where they explored islands such as Hawaii and New Zealand, is up for world-wide recognition. Audio
Assembly walkout in Tahiti over video
The ruling majority group in French Polynesia's territorial assembly has walked out of the chamber in protest at the pro-independence opposition showing a short video about rare earths.
Anniversary of France's last nuclear test in the Pacific
The editor of a magazine in Tahiti says it appears most people have forgotten about the date of France's last nuclear test in the Pacific. Audio
