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Climate resilient crops being developed for the Pacific
Scientists trying to develop crops more resilient to climate change say they're increasingly in a race against time. Audio
Tahiti's leading anti-nuclear campaigner dies
French Polynesia's leading advocate for the victims of France's nuclear weapons tests has died, but his work is set to continue. Audio
Negotiated solution over Matthew and Hunter still likely
Vanuatu and France are likely to keep their dispute over two islands out of the courts, a public law professor says. Audio
The return of the French Film Festival
When the French Film Festival made its debut in New Zealand 17 years ago, it was just one of several regional film showcases. Since then it's grown a staggering 700 percent since 2012. Audio, Gallery
Vanuatu presses France for talks over Matthew and Hunter
Vanuatu has not lost faith in negotiations over the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, despite recent moves by France, a Vanuatu MP says. Audio
Minister evokes changing Wallis and Futuna statute
The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says it is up to Wallis and Futuna to advocate for changes to the territory's 1961 statute.
Concern grows over antisemitic attacks in France
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney says authorities in France are voicing shock over the latest in a string of attacks seen as antisemitic. In the latest incident, a memorial stone was vandalised at… Audio
Life sentences promised for New Caledonia arsonists
New Caledonia's prosecutor says those who caused this week's fire in Koumac will be jailed for life.
France reminded to decolonise New Caledonia
Last November's referendum outcome is a reminder to France that it has to accompany New Caledonia to full independence, the territory's pro-independence movement says.
France plans tough crackdown on undeclared protests
France plans to introduce legislation to toughen sanctions on undeclared protests in response to violent "yellow-vest" demonstrations, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe says.
Strike action suspended in Wallis and Futuna
Senior public servants in Wallis and Futuna have suspended their strike after 16 weeks.
New Caledonia adversaries meet in Paris
New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence leaders have met in Paris for the first formal talks since last month's referendum in which independence was rejected.
Wallis and Futuna promised better international links
The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says Paris will rethink how to provide air services to Wallis and Futuna. The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says Paris will rethink how...
French unrest, Brexit, and Angela Merkel's emotional farewell
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports from France on the unrest in Paris and across the country, with U-turns by the Macron Government, not enough to turn tide of violence. Also Europe holds… Audio
France drops planned fuel tax rises
In a u-turn move, France has ditched planned fuel tax rises that had resulted in widespread protests.
Tahiti opposition to circulate petition over nuke legacy
French Polynesia's pro-independence opposition party says it will circulate a petition locally and internationally to back campaigns against France over the legacy of its nuclear weapons tests.
Piece of Eiffel Tower staircase sells for 169,000 euros
A piece of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower has sold for 169,000 euros, three times the initial estimate.
News in French for 27 November 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Fiji stun France with top-tier win
Fiji have pulled off a remarkable test triumph with their first win over France, getting home 21-14 in front of a stunned Stade de France crowd.
Parkes earns Black Ferns debut
Black Ferns coach Glen Moore has named one debutant in his side to take on France in the first test in Toulon on Saturday.
