French Polynesia
French Polynesia's Temaru struggles to get backing
French Polynesia's Oscar Temaru appears to be struggling to secure the backing needed to stand in next month's French presidential election.
Polynesian leaders agree to extend submarine cable
Polynesian leaders and New Zealand Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, have agreed to the extension of a submarine cable connecting Polynesia.
French Polynesia encourage to train fishermen in NZ
New Zealand's ambassador for Pacific development has invited French Polynesia to make use of maritime training expertise available in New Zealand.
Voyaging canoe arrives in Rapa Nui
The Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a has arrived in Rapa Nui after sailing for 16 days for 3500 kilometres.
Temaru to seek public support for French presidential bid
French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru says strong support for his presidential bid would give him a mandate to declare sovereignty.
Papeete Accord on track for April signing
The French Polynesian government says it hopes to sign a comprehensive deal with France, to be known as the Papeete Accord, before President Francois Hollande leaves office.
Cyclone Bart moving away from Cook Islands quickly
Tropical Cyclone Bart is weakening and quickly moving away from the southern Cook Islands.
Tahiti finance minister Laurey resigns
French Polynesia's president has now confirmed that the finance minister Nuihau Laurey has tendered his resignation effective tomorrow.
$US3m compensation for flood damage in French Polynesia
The French overseas minister says compensation after floods in January could reach just over $US3million.
Tahiti's Tahoeraa in talks with National Front - report
French Polynesia's public broadcaster says the Tahoeraa Huiraatira Party has approached the National Front of France as the country is heading for presidential and then parliamentary elections.
Tahiti flooding eases, airport open again
The international airport in French Polynesia has reopened after flooding closed it yesterday afternoon.
Downpour closes Tahiti airport
Torrential rain in French Polynesia has forced the closure of the international airport on Tahiti - the second time in a month.
Firefighter killed as torrential rains lash French Polynesia
A firefighter in French Polynesia has died trying to clear debris in torrential rain that has hit the Society islands and the Tuamotus.
Tahiti's Tahoeraa gets new assembly member
An assembly member of French Polynesia's Tahoeraa Huiraatira Party has vacated her seat.
Paris concert for Tahiti flood victims
A benefit concert has been held in Paris for the victims of last month's floods in French Polynesia.
French nuclear compo law amended, raises new concerns
The French Senate has joined the National Assembly and unanimously approved an amendment to the French nuclear compensation law.
Tahiti's Cyril Tetuanui given jail sentence
The criminal court in French Polynesia has given a one-year jail sentence to the mayor of Tumara'a Cyril Tetuanui for corruption.
The Opposition wins top prize at Tahiti FIFO
An Australian film has won the Grand Prize at the International Pacific Documentary Film Festival FIFO in French Polynesia.
Tahiti campaign targeted by France's National Front
France's National Front says it would like French Polynesia to hold a referendum in 10 to 15 years on it becoming an associated country of France.
Leptospirosis concerns in French Polynesia
There is concern in French Polynesia that more people could contract leptospirosis after the heavy rain in recent weeks.
