French Polynesia
French Polynesia keen on China/Chile cable link
French Polynesia says it is interested in linking up to a submarine cable connection being discussed between China and Chile.
New Caledonian independence leader to testify at Temaru case in Tahiti
A top leader of New Caledonia's pro-independence movement, Daniel Goa, is expected to testify at this week's trial of French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru.
Salmonella outbreak in French Polynesia
About a dozen people in French Polynesia have taken ill from a salmonella outbreak.
News in French for 18 June 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Temaru lawyer decries his Tahiti trial as an insult
The lawyer for French Polynesian pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru says his trial for allegedly misusing public funds is an insult.
Call to back Tahiti's Temaru at his trial
French Polynesia's opposition pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has accused France of wanting to eliminate its leader Oscar Temaru from office in his home town of Faaa.
Devastating coral bleaching around French Polynesia
A coral bleaching around the French Polynesian islands of Tahiti and Mo'orea is being described as the most devastating seen in years. Audio
Traditional practices ‘key to boosting Pacific fish stocks’
Traditional marine conservation practices in the Pacific could be key to more successful commercial practices.
Tahiti assembly revisits nuclear compensation rejection
The French Polynesian government has dismissed an opposition oral question in the assembly about nuclear policy as a malicious attack and harmful nonsense.
News in French for 11 June 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Traditional Pacific conservation could boost commercial fishing
Traditional marine conservation practices in the Pacific could be key to more successful commercial practices says a marine conservationist from Palau. Audio
Tahiti prosecutor wants to fine Fritch $US50,000
The public prosecutor in French Polynesia has asked the criminal court to fine the president Edouard Fritch $US50,000 for abuse of public funds.
Jail terms upheld in Tahiti tax fraud case
The court of appeal in French Polynesia has upheld the jail sentences given last year in Tahiti's biggest tax fraud case.
Massive, and surprise, coral bleaching takes hold in Moorea
A massive coral bleaching event in French Polynesia has taken scientists by surprise and left them concerned about whether it can recover. Audio
French Polynesia's Flosse and Fritch want case thrown out
The defence in French Polynesia's trial of the current and the former presidents says their case should be thrown out because of the statute of limitations.
French Polynesia's president facing corruption charges in court
French Polynesia's president is due in court today accused of abusing public funds.
Tahiti court throws out ten nuclear claims
The administrative court in French Polynesia has, as expected, thrown out 10 of the 12 claims for compensation for ill-health lodged because of the French nuclear weapons tests.
Chinese boat facing Tahiti court for marine pollution
A Chinese fishing company and the captain of one its boats will face the court in French Polynesia for alleged marine pollution.
French Polynesia plans major investments
The French Polynesian government says three major projects are being studied to invest $US120 million from next year until 2023.
Stalled nuclear compensation irks Tahiti claimants
The unexpected rejection of compensation cases in French Polynesia has again thrown the spotlight on the apparent impasse over the legacy of France's nuclear weapons testing.
