Tahiti
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.
Te Uki Ou students forge cultural connections on educational Tahiti trip
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional, Tahiti
In a memorable cultural exchange, Apii Te Uki Ou’s Year 9 students embarked on an educational trip to Tahiti from November 14 to 19. The purpose of the journey was to delve into the shared histories between the French Polynesian region and the Cook Islands.
Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti
After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.
Tahiti’s largest corruption case revived by Paris court
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
France’s highest court has revived French Polynesia’s largest corruption case, which had been closed almost more than three years ago.
Young Tahitian beats surf great Kelly Slater to make pro final
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
Brazilian Miguel Pupo has beaten Tahiti's Kauli Vaast to win the Outerknown Tahiti Pro in epic surf at Teahupo'o.
Tahiti are the official hosts for the Paris 2024 surfing competition
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
It's official! Tahiti will host all surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Tahiti district battered by massive swells
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia is being battered by 8-9 metre swells.
French military commander wants Paris to re-arm in the Pacific
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
A senior French military commander says France should re-arm in the Pacific and consider restoring its forces to a level of 30 years ago.
Fritch describes pro-independence candidates' wins in Tahiti as catastrophic
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has described the election of three candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party to the French National Assembly as catastrophic.
Pro-independence candidates in Tahiti win seats in French National Assembly
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
In an unprecedented result, French Polynesia's three seats in the French National Assembly have been won by the candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party.
Failed Tahitian Village project set to be revived
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
The French Polynesian government plans to relaunch the Tahitian Village project later this month after years of setbacks and downgrades.
Commemoration held in Tahiti for politicians on a flight that vanished
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
A commemoration has been held in French Polynesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a leading opposition politician in the Tuamotus.
'Everything came together' as Hokule'a completes journey to Tahiti
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
Hawaii's famous Hokule'a traditional double hull canoe has completed the first leg of the "Kealaikahiki Voyage" from Hawaii to Tahiti.
Tahiti's Air Moana on track for September launch
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia's newest domestic airline Air Moana hopes to launch its first flights in September.
Meth use widespread in Tahiti - prosecutor
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
The public prosecutor in French Polynesia says there are at least 10,000 consumers of methamphetamine in a territory with fewer than 280,000 inhabitants.
New airlines risk crowding Tahiti aviation market
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
There is doubt in French Polynesia that the territory can sustain several domestic airlines.
