French Polynesia
Tahiti's Vernaudon out of politics until 2021
A former senior French Polynesian politician Emile Vernaudon has had his ineligibility to hold office upheld for another three years.
News in French for 17 April 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
News in French for 17 April 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Francaise). Audio
NZ-Samoan consortium to build Tahitian hotel
A New Zealand-Samoan consortium is poised to build a $US700 million hotel and accommodation complex in French Polynesia.
Hundreds march against corruption in Tahiti
Several hundred people have joined a march against corruption in French Polynesia organised by the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party.
French Polynesian pro-independence leader says conviction claim baseless
The leader of French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has refuted comments by a Tahoeraa Huiraatira politician that he has a criminal conviction.
French Polynesian politicians scrapping over debate
The French Polynesian government has taken issue with the pre-election television debates after the Tahoeraa Huiraatira party decided against fielding its top candidate Geffry Salmon.
China's Hao fish farm deal finalised
The French Polynesian government has formally approved the terms for the construction of a $US320 million Chinese fish farm on Hao atoll.
Tahiti woman told not to challenge China
A French Polynesian woman has been advised by the French authorities in Tahiti not to challenge Chinese diplomats occupying her mother's property illegally. Audio
Tahiti minister rejects travel abuse claims
A French Polynesian minister Luc Faatau has rejected accusations of having misspent public funds on campaigning for this month's election.
Marquesas Islands in fresh UNESCO bid
French Polynesia has made a fresh bid to include sites in the Marquesas Islands on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Tahiti woman told not to challenge China
A French Polynesian woman has been advised by the French authorities in Tahiti not to challenge Chinese diplomats occupying her mother's property illegally.
Anti-corruption march planned in Tahiti
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party has called for a march against corruption this weekend - a week out from the first round of the territorial election.
Anti-corruption march planned in Tahiti
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party has called for a march against corruption this weekend - a week out from the first round of the territorial election.
Tahiti leadership accused of campaign funding breach
A complaint has been lodged in French Polynesia, accusing the president Edouard Fritch and four of his ministers of misspending public money to fund their election campaign.
Hundreds march in Tahiti against building of floating islands
Hundreds of people in French Polynesia have marched against plans by the US-based Seasteading Institute to build floating islands off Tahiti.
Japanese geneticist declines Tahiti invitation
A Japanese geneticist has declined a French Polynesian government invitation for a study to see if the French nuclear weapons tests caused genetic mutations.
China diplomats accused of squatting in Tahiti
China's diplomats in French Polynesia are accused of illegally occupying premises in Tahiti.
Civic rights eroded by corruption says Tahiti politician
The leader of a French Polynesian political party has called on the French president to offer protection to those willing to testify about threats made by local mayors and officials.
Call to postpone Tahiti election
A newly formed French Polynesian political party has called for the election to be postponed because of irregularities in the registration process.