French Polynesia
Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.
Teahupoo confirmed as 2024 Olympic Games venue, but with a lighter tower
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional
After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo has been confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue, but it will be set up in a lighter format.
China wants direct air link with French Polynesia, says Consul
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
In a rare interview, China’s Consul in French Polynesia, Tian Lixiao has told local media his country was in favour of a direct air link with Tahiti. He also shared his country's views on a wide range of topics directly affecting the Pacific region.
New electoral alliance serving up ‘same soup’
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
There has been scorn among politicians in French Polynesia over the ruling party's hastily-convened electoral alliance electoral alliance with an opposition party, which has been eliminated from the territorial elections after failing to reach the 12.5 percent threshold.
Temaru’s party wins first round of French Polynesia’s elections
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
French Polynesia’s pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has come out on top in the first round of the territorial elections.
Huge cocaine shipment seized in Tahiti
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Customs officials and police in French Polynesia have seized 423 kilogrammes of cocaine hidden in a Swedish yacht.
Nuclear expert honoured in French Polynesia
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The office of the French Polynesian president says it wants to honour the memory of Bruno Barrillot who was the head of French Polynesia's body looking at the aftermath of France's nuclear weapons tests.
French Polynesian firefighters en route to La Gironde
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
A team of French Polynesian fire-fighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.
France pays out on nearly 100 nuclear compo claims
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The French nuclear compensation commission CIVEN says last year it paid out US$16.6 million to victims of France's nuclear weapons tests.
Pacific news and sport in brief
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional
PNG monkeypox warning, Tokelau leaders meet again, and honour for Tahiti MP.
Large portion of subsidised bread going to dogs and pigs
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The French Polynesian government says it regrets that about a fifth of the territory's subsidised bread is being fed to animals, such as pigs and dogs.
French territories part of cooperative Pacific region - ambassador
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
France's ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu says his country shares the Pacific's ambition for regional integration.
Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.
French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.
Pro-Independence parties asking supporters to boycott French elections
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Several pro-independence parties in New Caledonia are urging supporters to boycott the second round of the French presidential elections this Sunday.
Chinese vessel grounded on French Polynesian reef to be dismantled
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel stuck on the reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua for more than two years.
Clean-operation underway at pearl farms in French Polynesia
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The Direction of Marine Resources (DRM), the French Polynesian government's marine department, will continue its large clean-up operation in many islands surrounding French Polynesia.
New tax to be levied in French Polynesia
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
From 1 April a new one-percent consumption tax will be levied in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia police seize huge meth haul
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Police in French Polynesia have seized almost $US50 million worth of methamphetamine on a cruise ship from the United States.
Macron secures 91 special electors in French Polynesia
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
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.
