French Polynesia
New political party formed in French Polynesia
A new political party has been launched in French Polynesia, led by assembly members who had quit the ruling Tapura Huiraatira Party.
Court date set in French Polynesia for methamphetamine case
Seven people in French Polynesia, including a boxing champion, will face the court in May for their suspected roles in trafficking methamphetamine since 2019.
Controversial doctor in French Polynesia barred from profession
A medical doctor in French Polynesia has been barred from the profession for three years amid his dispute with the government over its Covid-19 response.
French Polynesia government announces plans to ease economic pressure
French Polynesian Government to address economic impact of Covid
News in French for 24 March 2022
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More Covid-19 cases in French Polynesia as pandemic eases
Another 204 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in French Polynesia in the last 72-hour reporting period as the pandemic continues to ease.
Appeals Court again defers the case of three men including Oscar Temaru
The appeal court in French Polynesia has again deferred the case of three men, including the pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru, who in 2019 were given suspended prison sentences and fines.
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Large yacht stuck on an atoll in French Polynesia
A large Israeli-registered yacht has run aground on Arutua atoll in French Polynesia, causing one injury.
More study on merits of mining French Polynesia's Makatea
The French Polynesian government has agreed to a further study of Makatea atoll in response to an application by a New Zealand company seeking to resume phosphate mining.
Macron secures 91 special electors in French Polynesia
The French president Emmanuel Macron has secured the endorsement of 91 special electors in French Polynesia to help register as a candidate in next month's presidential election.
Trial of controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia deferred again
The much-anticipated delayed trial of a controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia has been deferred for a third time and is now due to be held on 27 May.
News in French for 3 March 2022
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French Supreme Court quashes sentences in fatal 2007 Air Moorea Crash
France's highest court quashes sentences in fatal 2007 Air Moorea crash
News in French for 24 February 2022
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Veteran French Polynesia politician facing forgery charges
French Polynesia's veteran politician Gaston Flosse is to appear in the criminal court in April, accused of forgery.
News in French for 17 February 2022
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French Polynesia announces huge marine sanctuary
The French Polynesian government says by 2030 it plans to create a marine sanctuary covering half a million square kilometres in the south-east of the territory.
News in French for 10 February 2022
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Tahiti party asks supporters to abstain from voting in French presidential election
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has suggested to its supporters to abstain from voting in the French presidential election in April.