French Polynesia
Strike notices for 3 French Polynesia luxury hotels
Three luxury hotels in Moorea have been issued strike notices as unions in French Polynesia consider calling a general strike.
French Polynesia strike over hotel sacking may spread
A strike in French Polynesia over the sacking of four employees of a luxury hotel may spread.
Strike in French Polynesia over sacked hotel workers
A new strike has been launched in French Polynesia over the sacking of four employees of a luxury hotel.
Tahiti's OPT corruption case closed
French Polynesia's so-called 'OPT affair' has been closed with the judicial authorities deciding that the statute of limitations now applies.
Doubt persists over Hao's delayed Chinese fish farm
A French Polynesian opposition politician says he doubts the fish farm planned by a Chinese company on Hao will ever be built.
Conditions forced on new French Polynesia airline
A new airline being planned in French Polynesia has been made to change its proposed fleet and extend its network.
Strike notice issued at French Polynesian luxury hotel
A strike notice has been issued at a French Polynesian luxury hotel - a month after a prolonged strike there was settled.
French Polynesia govt raises price of baguette
The French Polynesian government has heeded a call by bakers and raised the price of bread - the first hike in eight years.
French Polynesian lawyer wants hotel staff taken back
The lawyer of four sacked hotel employees in French Polynesia has demanded their reinstatement.
Cirque de Soleil billionaire charged
A founder of Cirque de Soleil, Guy Laliberte, has been charged in French Polynesia with possession and cultivation of a banned drug on an atoll he owns.
Cirque de Soleil billionaire detained in Tahiti
A founder of Cirque de Soleil, Guy Laliberte, has been detained for questioning in French Polynesia for allegedly growing cannabis.
Phosphate mining on French Polynesia's Makatea step closer
Renewed phosphate mining on Makatea in French Polynesia has come a step closer, amid resistance by environmental groups. Audio
New French Polynesia law clears way for phosphate mining
Renewed large-scale phosphate mining poised to restart on French Polynesia's Makatea atoll. Audio
Air Moorea crash appeal case opens in Tahiti
The court of appeal in French Polynesia has begun hearing an appeal launched by those given jail sentences over the 2007 Air Moorea crash in which 20 people died.
France risks being sued over Moruroa nuclear waste - MP
A French Polynesian opposition politician is warning that his side might sue France if it fails to remove radioactive substances from its former weapons test site at Moruroa.
French Polynesian nurse accused of drug smuggling
A nurse in French Polynesia has been detained on suspicion of smuggling methamphetamine from the United States.
Challenge in French Polynesia over test memorial funding
A French Polynesian politician has challenged the funding model for the construction of a memorial for the nuclear weapons test legacy in Tahiti.
French Polynesia's dog meat trade complex issue - animal group
Dog meat consumption in French Polynesia reflects a complex cultural and geographic situation, says an animal protection group in Tahiti.
Tahiti leader open to French and Chinese initiatives
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has expressed reservations about a French push to construct an Indo-Pacific axis to counter China.
Bardot decries dog meat trade in French Polynesia
The Brigitte Bardot Foundation has written an open letter to the French High Commissioner in Tahiti urging him to stop the illegal trade and consumption of dog meat.
