French Polynesia
French Polynesia eyes international airport on Rangiroa
French Polynesia plans to build a second international airport to support economic development in the Tuamotu archipelago.
Tahiti probe into drug smuggler's death
An investigation has been opened in French Polynesia into last year's death of a man in his forties believed to have died as a result of smuggled drugs he had swallowed.
News in French for 26 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
China rejects poaching claims in Tahiti
Claims that Chinese boats are fishing illegally in French Polynesia's territorial waters are baseless, the Chinese consulate says.
Nuclear test victim ordered to repay compensation
A victim of the French nuclear tests in the South Pacific has been ordered to repay more than $US60,000 paid out in compensation to her.
NZ company misses Tahitian Village deadline
The New Zealand company vying to build the South Pacific's largest tourism project has failed to meet the deadline to finalise the $US700 million deal.
Dateline Pacific for 25 March 2019
French Polynesia ponders Chinese fishing activities in its territorial waters; Scientists trying to develop crops more resilient to climate change say they're increasingly in a race against time; The… Audio
China's fishing activities stir debate in Tahiti
French Polynesia ponders Chinese fishing activities in its territorial waters. Audio
Flosse appeals conviction in Tahiti property dispute
French Polynesia's former president Gaston Flosse has appealed against his conviction in a property dispute with his former wife Tonita Mao.
French Polynesia town hall gutted by fire
A massive fire has destroyed the town hall on the French Polynesian island of Huahine.
Tahiti's leading anti-nuclear campaigner dies
French Polynesia's leading advocate for the victims of France's nuclear weapons tests has died, but his work is set to continue. Audio
Tributes paid to advocate of French nuclear test victims
Tributes have been paid in French Polynesia to Roland Oldham, the late leading advocate of the victims of France's nuclear weapons tests.
News in French fro 19 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French court quashes French Polynesian pyramid scheme law
France's highest court has quashed a French Polynesian law on dealing with pyramid schemes.
Leading Tahiti anti-nuclear advocate Roland Oldham dies
French Polynesia's leading advocate for the victims of France's nuclear weapons tests has died.
French court quashes Tahiti pharmacy law
France's highest court has quashed a French Polynesian law on the establishment of pharmacies.
Flosse lawyer questioned by Tahiti judge
The lawyer acting for French Polynesia's former president Gaston Flosse has been questioned by a Tahiti judge in connection with an alleged fraud case.
Jail terms for Tahiti counterfeiters
French Polynesia's criminal court has sent six people to prison for producing and circulating counterfeit money.
Tahiti priest free after two days of questioning in sex abuse case
A Catholic priest in French Polynesia has been released from custody after being held for two days for questioning about the alleged sexual abuse of minors.
News in French for 11 March 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio