France
Christopher Pugsley on the legend of Le Quesnoy
November 4 is a special date for a little town in France called Le Quesnoy and for the people who liberated it - the New Zealanders. Military historian Christopher Pugsley has written a book called Le… Audio, Gallery
WWI NZ troops honoured at Le Quesnoy
The small French town of Le Quesnoy that's never forgotten the New Zealand troops who liberated it in the First World War are marking the centenary of the battle on Sunday. Eighty New Zealand soldiers… Audio
News in French for 23 October 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in French for 16 October 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Poll shows strong opposition to New Caledonia independence
New Caledonia poll predicts resounding no to independence from France Audio
News in French for 4 September 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French, UK fishermen clash over scallops
French and British fishermen have clashed in the English Channel in an escalating battle over scallops. UK boats are entitled to fish in the scallop-rich area year-round, but the French, who are under… Audio
News in French for 28 August 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
FRANZ diplomats make humanitarian trip to Vanuatu's Maewo
Diplomats in Vanuatu from France, Australia and New Zealand make humanitarian trip to Maewo.
NZ rugby referees get more flexibility with contentious calls
New Zealand referees will have greater flexibility for dealing with foul play in the new National Provincial Competition. After several controversial calls in the recent June Test series between the… Audio
France floods: 1600 evacuated, German missing at campsite
Heavy floods have forced the evacuation of 1600 people - most of them campers - in southern France, officials say.
Macron's bodyguard charged over May Day beatings
French President Emmanuel Macron's top bodyguard has been charged after a video emerged showing him beating up a demonstrator during May Day protests. Audio
Scandal engulfs French presidency
European correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports on the scandal engulfing the French presidency of Emmanuel Macron, and the sacking of his head of security. Also, the UK's new Brexit negotiator attempts… Audio
France celebrates World Cup win
Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team.
Paris welcomes French football team after World Cup win
A massive celebration welcoming the French football team home is underway in Paris. More than half a million people have lined the Champs-Élysées for a victory parade. The team, which won 4-2 against… Audio
France footballers to receive Legion of Honour
France's victorious World Cup team is to receive the country's highest accolade, the Légion d'Honneur.
France football fans clash with police during celebrations
Ugly scenes on the streets of Paris have marred France's Fifa World Cup win with police forced to fire tear gas and a water cannon to dispel rioting crowds. Video, Audio
Vive la France! French fans in NZ celebrate World Cup victory
French fans in New Zealand have been celebrating the country's victory in the thrilling Football World Cup final - but Croatian supporters were still left smiling after their best ever World Cup… Video, Audio
Champions! France Triumph, Croatia Defiant and Pussy Riot Non-Compliant
In today's finale, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle break down a madcap World Cup final, talk the biggest storylines of the tournament, and pick their favourite goals, players and matches. They're… Audio
SBT: English anguish, Croatian elation, and the final countdown
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle reflect on England's downfall and look ahead to a final no one saw coming. They're joined by a smug Patrick O'Meara of RNZ, and a despondent Iain… Audio
