France
French President arrives in Noumea amid tensions
French President arrives in Noumea amid tensions. Audio
French President says 'peace, calm, security' in New Caledonia 'priority of all priorities'
President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
'Plea for dialogue' French Ambassador on New Caledonia
'A plea for dialogue:' French Ambassador to the Pacific on New Caledonia. Audio
New Caledonia unrest: Kanak young people will 'never give up' - journalist
The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory, a Kanak journalist in Nouméa says.
New Caledonia violence leaves families in NZ anxious
Worried New Caledonian expats are "terrified" for friends and family amid ongoing civil unrest in the island nation. Audio
New Caledonia's French constitutional battle starts again
Analysis - The Constitutional Bill has been at the centre of growing tensions in New Caledonia.
French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's pro-French party, Rassemblement, electing its first Kanak president.
'We must respect each other despite our differences' says Cook Islands LGBTQI+ activist
A Cook Islands LGBTQI+ activist has been awarded the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law. Audio
Macron accused of betraying French Republic after participation in Jewish ceremony
The French President participated in the lighting of a Hanukkah candle inside his official residence, leading to denouncement by both left and right politicians.
Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured
A man has died and two others have been injured in a knife and hammer attack on a street in central Paris.
New French ambassador to the Pacific
France's new ambassador to the Pacific focussed on peace and freedom for the region. Audio
New Cal independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'
New Cal pro-independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'. Audio
Māori chocolatier debuts at prestigious chocolate event in Paris
Many children grow up dreaming of living in a world of chocolate, but Thomas Netana Wright has made it his reality.
Daljeet Singh: ‘Paaji of Paris’ lends a helping hand to Indians in France’s capital
As the Indian community in Aotearoa gears up for Navratri and Diwali festivities, RNZ finds an Indian migrant in Paris who has taken responsibility for serving the community to new levels.
Oui, oui! Travel agents brace for demand for bookings to Paris for RWC final
Last-minute flights to France to catch the Rugby World Cup final could cost rugby fans more than $5000, a travel agency says.
France raises alert level to highest after teacher killed in Islamist attack
A 20-year-old man fatally stabbed a teacher and gravely wounded two other people in an attack at a school in the city of Arras in northern France on Friday.
Distress call to BBC helps free suspected migrants stuck in truck
Six suspected migrants have been rescued from the back of a truck in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.
French embassy in Samoa to play central role on regional issues
French embassy in Samoa will play a central role on regional issues. Audio
France's Macron making historic visit to Port Moresby
France's Macron making historic visit to Port Moresby. Audio
French President half-way through Pacific tour
French President half-way through Pacific tour. Audio