French Polynesia
French Polynesia unveils emergency package to counter Covid-19
French Polynesia's government has unveiled an economic support package to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.
News in French for 25 March 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French Polynesian Covid-19 cases climb to 23
French Polynesia has recorded another five cases of Covid-19 infections overnight, bringing the total to 23.
Another case of coronavirus in French Polynesia, total now 18
Another person in French Polynesia has been diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 18.
Air Tahiti Nui to suspend flights from Tahiti
Air Tahiti Nui has announced that in a week it will suspend all flights from and to French Polynesia for a month because of the Covid-19 outbreak. There are 15...
Rush on French Polynesian shops before COVID-19 measures
There has been a run on some supermarkets in French Polynesia after today's order that from midnight people have to stay home for 15 days to slow the spread of COVID-19.
French Polynesia now has 11 confirmed Covid-19 cases
French Polynesia has recorded another five Covid-19 coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 11.
Ferry services in Tahiti reduced to curb spread of Covid-19
Ferry services between French Polynesia's two main islands are being reduced in a bid to curb the propagation of the Covid-19.
Sacked French Polynesia hotel staff lose court battle
French Polynesia's labour tribunal has thrown out the case of four hotel employees whose dismissal triggered a 63-day strike at the Intercontinental Hotel in Moorea last year.
Coronavirus: Sixth case in Tahiti, two in New Caledonia
French Polynesia has recorded three more coronavirus cases, raising total to six.
Tahiti vice-president's resignation refused
French Polynesia's vice-president Teva Rohfritsch has resigned but the president is refusing to accept his departure.
Tupaia exhibition inspires Pacific artists
Pacific Islanders who visited an exhibition about Tahitian navigator Tupaia have been inspired to share his story. Audio
News in French for 18 March 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Jail sentence upheld for trio in Tahiti child prostitution and drug case
The appeal court in French Polynesia has upheld the prison sentence of three people convicted over a racket involving child prostitution and drug trafficking
Covid-19: French Polynesia closes schools this week
French Polynesia is closing schools this week and arranging for the departure of tourists in the latest set of measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Several French Polynesian politicians re-elected as mayors
Several prominent politicians in French Polynesia have been re-elected as mayors in the first round of the municipal elections.
Covid-19: Three cases confirmed on Guam, emergency declared
Three people have been confirmed to have Covid-19 on Guam, the second place in the Pacific to have the coronavirus.
Festival cancellation decision 'should have been taken a long time ago'
The decision to cancel Auckland's Pasifika Festival should have been made earlier rather than on the eve of the event, a cultural advisor from French Polynesia says.
Coronavirus: 2 more covid-19 cases in French Polynesia
Two more people in French Polynesia have tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: French Polynesia won't follow France in closing schools
French Polynesia will not follow France in closing schools, despite the confirmation of the Pacific's first case of Covid-19 there.