French Polynesia
Trial of disbarred doctor in French Polynesia again deferred
The trial of a disbarred and retired medical doctor in French Polynesia has been deferred for a fourth time because he is standing in the French National Assembly election.
News in French for 26 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Challenge on property sale tax in French Polynesia rejected by court
France's highest administrative court has rejected a challenge to a law hiking the tax on property sale profits in French Polynesia.
Commemoration held in Tahiti for politicians on a flight that vanished
A commemoration has been held in French Polynesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a leading opposition politician in the Tuamotus.
Macron appoints new overseas minister
A new French overseas minister has been appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in the second stage of his government reshuffle
News in French for 19 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Tahiti's Air Moana on track for September launch
French Polynesia's newest domestic airline Air Moana hopes to launch its first flights in September.
Project to unlock 'exponential opportunity' for Pacific
The Pacific Community's Digital Earth Pacific project will unlock exponential opportunity in the region, the regional body's chief says.
French Polynesia has 11 new Covid-19 cases
Another 11 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in French Polynesia in the last 72-hour reporting period.
Sport: More talks in Tahiti to prepare Olympic surfing event
More talks have been held in French Polynesia in preparation for the 2024 Olympics surfing event to be held in Tahiti.
Amuitahiraa enlists candidates for French National Assembly elections
French Polynesia's Amuitahiraa Party has registered its three candidates for the French National Assembly elections next month only hours before the nomination period closed.
News briefs from around the Pacific Friday 13 May
Young Samoan climate activist recognised; call for New Zealand to act over sea bed mining; Tonga gets a new police chief; reassurance for the outer Cooks over covid and the UN launching a climate…
News in French for 12 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Military exercise, involving 12 countries, is underway in French Polynesia
A ten-day international military exercise has been launched in French Polynesia, simulating assistance after a cyclone.
Hokule'a and Hikianalia voyaging canoes arrive in Tahiti
Two double-hulled voyaging canoes from Hawaii have arrived in Tahiti to a welcome ceremony attended by more than a thousand French Polynesians.
The rising cost of healthcare in French Polynesia is up for discussion says govt
The French Polynesian government has launched sweeping discussions on how to cope with the rising cost of healthcare.
La Depeche de Tahiti in liquidation
French Polynesia has been left with just one daily newspaper after a rescue plan for La Depeche de Tahiti failed and the court of appeal ordered its liquidation.
News in French for 5 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in French for 21 April 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Chinese vessel grounded on French Polynesian reef to be dismantled
Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel which has been stuck on a reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua.