French Polynesia
Land on Bora Bora returned to French Polynesia
French Polynesia and France have signed documents to confirm the return of 1.5 hectares of land on Bora Bora to French Polynesian ownership.
Free flu vaccine for the vulnerable in Tahiti
Health authorities in French Polynesia have made available 22,000 doses of free flu vaccine for people deemed to be at risk.
Tahiti chocolate showcased at Paris Chocolate Fair
Tahiti-made chocolate has been showcased at the opening night of this year's Chocolate Fair in Paris.
Tahiti chocolate showcased at Paris Chocolate Fair
Tahiti-made chocolate has been showcased at the opening night of this year's Chocolate Fair in Paris.
Dengue continues to spread in French Polynesia
Dengue type 2 continues to spread in French Polynesia, with more than 360 new cases registered in the past two weeks.
Woman mauled by shark in French Polynesia
A tourist has been badly injured in a shark attack in French Polynesia.
French nuclear testing archives shut - historian
A leading historian in French Polynesia says access to the archives of the French nuclear weapons programme has again been shut.
French Polynesia tourist murder: Killer's sentence extended
The criminal court in French Polynesia has added two months to the jail sentence of a man imprisoned for killing a German tourist in 2011.
China rejects pollution report in French Polynesia
China has rejected findings that a Chinese fishing vessel was the source of hundreds unused plastic bags washing up in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia approves law governing bingo
French Polynesia has approved a law governing bingo which sits outside French restrictions.
Appeal court revises sentence for convicted Tahiti mayor
The appeal court in French Polynesia has in part upheld a sentence given to the mayor of Papara, Putai Taae, in the criminal court in May for abuse of office.
Tupaia's descendants shed new light on Cook's navigator
Descendants of Tahitian navigator Tupaia want the record set straight on his travels with Captain James Cook on the Endeavour.
French Polynesian wholesaler's fine suspended
One of French Polynesia's main wholesale companies has succeeded in getting a huge fine suspended.
French Polynesia's nuclear test veterans elect new leader
French Polynesia's nuclear test veterans organisation Moruroa e tatou has elected a new president.
Tahiti meth ring accused make court appearance
A group of six people have appeared in court in French Polynesia accused of having set up a methamphetamine dealing ring last year.
Long-running hotel strike on Moorea settled
A deal has been reached in French Polynesia to settle a strike at the Intercontinental Hotel Moorea.
Tahiti bakers rise against baguette price
Bakers in French Polynesia have lobbied the government to raise the price of the common bread stick, or baguette.
Six arrests in Tahiti drug raid
Six people have been detained in a police raid in French Polynesia in an operation against suspected methamphetamine dealers launched in April.
Internal Marquesas flights suspended for five days
Flights have been cancelled for five days in French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands.
Fire cuts power in Tahiti
A fire at a transformer in French Polynesia cut electricity to much of Tahiti for several hours.