French Polynesia
March against violence in French Polynesia
There has been a march against violence in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia's Temaru to appeal undue influence sentence
There will be an appeal in French Polynesia after Oscar Temaru was given a suspended prison sentence and a fine.
Temaru gets six-month suspended sentence and $US50k fine
French Polynesia's pro-independence leader and mayor of Fa'a Oscar Temaru has been given a suspended six-month prison sentence over the funding of a local radio station.
Diving fatality in French Polynesia
There has been a fatal diving accident in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia discusses cable with Chile
The French Polynesian president Edouard Fritch has been in discussions with Chile about linking up with a submarine cable.
Air Vanuatu to look at Tahiti links
Air Vanuatu is reported to be interested in opening an air link to French Polynesia.
Women's group angered by French Polynesia union
Two women's organisations in French Polynesia have hit out at a union over one of its demands to end a strike at the InterContinental Hotel on Moorea.
Parts of French Polynesia declare Dengue Type 2 epidemic
There has been a sharp increase in the number of people in French Polynesia contracting dengue type 2.
Tahiti's attempt to preference local job seekers is challenged in court
French Polynesia's government has expressed regret at employers challenging a new law aimed at giving preference to local job seekers.
Group in French Polynesia jailed over underage sex and drugs
Ten people in French Polynesia have been given jail sentences of up to seven years over a racket involving child prostitution and drug dealing.
Tenders sought for French Polynesia nuclear testing memorial
Tenders are being sought for displays at French Polynesia's planned memorial centre for France's nuclear weapons tests.
French Polynesia wholesale company fined $US2.3m
One of French Polynesia's main wholesale company has been fined for abusing its dominant market position.
News in French for 27 August 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French Polynesia study into methamphetamine use
A study is being launched in French Polynesia on the consumption and impact of methamphetamine.
French Polynesian mayor has case sent back to Tahiti
A high-profile French Polynesian mayor, Cyril Tetuanui, has been back in the court of appeal after France's highest court sent his case back to Tahiti.
Captain of ship which grounded on French Polynesian reef convicted
The conviction of a captain whose cargo ship drifted onto a reef in French Polynesia has become final.
News in French for 20 August 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
No print edition of newspapers in French Polynesia until next week
There will be no print edition of French Polynesia's daily newspapers until next week.
French commitment to Tahiti nuclear memorial reconfirmed
The new French High Commissioner to French Polynesia says a memorial site for the legacy of the nuclear weapons tests in Tahiti has to be built.
News in French for 13 August 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio