French Polynesia
Six more cases of Covid-19 in French Polynesia
French Polynesia has recorded another six Covid-19 cases, bringing the tally in the second wave to 77.
Concerning Covid spikes in French Polynesia, PNG
The number of Covid-19 infections in French Polynesia continues to rise, while in Papua New Guinea, the number of cases has now gone past 200. Audio
New wave of Covid-19 continues to grow in French Polynesia
Authorities in French Polynesia now say 71 people have contracted Covid-19 over the past four days.
News in French for 12 August 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French Polynesia's second wave of Covid-19 reaches 50 cases
French Polynesia has recorded another 43 Covid-19 cases since Friday, in a new wave of infections coinciding with last month's abolition of quarantine requirements.
Temaru backed by French Bar Council
France's Bar Council has come to the defence of French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru in a case involving the public prosecutor in Tahiti.
Concern over new Covid-19 cluster in French Polynesia
There is concern in French Polynesia over a new Covid-19 cluster emanating from a restaurant event in Papeete.
Temaru case fails to get traction with French Council
France's High Council for the Judiciary has thrown out a bid asking it to look into a court case involving French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru.
Covid-19 outbreak in French Polynesia
French Polynesia is reporting a Covid-19 outbreak in the community after another five people tested positive.
Claim of prenatal nuclear test exposure in Tahiti
A French Polynesian group defending the rights of nuclear weapons test victims says two sick people in their 40s may have been irradiated before they were born.
Tahiti competition watchdog head dismissed
The head of French Polynesia's competition watchdog has been sacked.
Tahiti signs up to French loan over Covid-19 crisis
French Polynesia has signed up to a $US285 million loan from France because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tahiti flight attendant tests positive for Covid-19
A flight attendant in French Polynesia has tested positive for Covid-19 - the second infection recorded in three days.
News in French for 5 August 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Cruise ship passenger to disembark in Tahiti amid Covid-19 concern
Passengers of a cruise ship in French Polynesia have been told that they would be allowed to disembark tomorrow after the weekend discovery of a Covid-19 case on board.
Remaining Tahiti cruise ship Covid-19 tests all negative
Covid-19 tests of cruise ship passengers in French Polynesia have all returned negative - two days after a case was detected while at sea.
Tahiti link still an option for South America - Australia cable
French Polynesia may be linked to a cable planned between South America and Australia.
United Airlines resumes Tahiti flights
Commercial flights between San Francisco and Tahiti are due to resume this week.
Tahiti cruise passenger confirmed Covid-19 positive
A cruise ship passenger in French Polynesia has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing all travellers on board the Paul Gauguin to isolate in their cabins.
Suspected Covid-19 case on cruise ship in Tahiti
A cruise ship in French Polynesia has returned to port in Papeete after a passenger tested Covid-19 positive.