France
French chocolatier buys Vanuatu cocoa plantation
A French chocolate company from New Caledonia has taken over a Vanuatu cocoa plantation to produce organic chocolate.
Kiwi Expat Home for Christmas
Today we are joined by Expat, Kate Mcdonald who's been living in France for a number of years now, she and her husband, Mark have been turning and 18th century barn in Brittany into a holiday… Audio
Mururoa e tatou founder dies
A founder of French Polynesia's nuclear veterans organisation John Doom has died after a long illness at the age of 80.
More staff for New Caledonia jail
The French justice minister has announced another 13 positions will be created for the corrections service at New Caledonia's Camp Est jail.
Goosen's shock retirement
French rugby team Racing 92 are unhappy after South Africa international Johan Goosen announced his retirement from the sport, aged just 24.
UN makes call on Tahiti's self-determination
The United Nations has adopted a resolution asking France to put in place a self-determination process for French Polynesia.
New Caledonia demo called off amid Paris re-shuffle
A demonstration in New Caledonia planned for Thursday has been called off because the French overseas minister decided to defer her visit to Noumea.
Paris to assess Tahiti's justice system next year
France will send a commission to French Polynesia next year to look at how the justice system performs in the territory.
Francois Fillon to contest French presidential election
Ex-prime minister Francois Fillon has won the conservative ticket to stand for president in next year's French presidential election.
Peta Mathias: life, love & real estate
Peta Mathias has led a globe-trotting life. She's lived in Canada, London and France, she's been a restaurateur, has written numerous books and had a successful broadcasting career Audio
French flair on life support
Opinion - The only thing stopping the All Blacks from an easy victory is if they have another Chicago-like shocker of a performance.
Three changes to French team
French rugby coach Guy Noves has made three changes to his team to face the All Blacks, bringing in Camille Lopez at first five for the Stade de France clash.
Changes made to All Blacks team for France
Suspension, injury and form have forced All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to make several changes to his side for the final test of the year against France in Paris on Sunday morning.
French lessons: Avoiding the Trump Trap
Opinion - Messages of anger and resentment make for simple slogans but to win reluctant voters it helps to have have something inspiring, writes Phil Smith.
Savea ready for another French showdown
Julian Savea was just 17 years old when, from his living room in Wellington, he watched France dump the All Blacks out of the 2007 World Cup.
Nicolas Sarkozy out of running for French pesidential race
The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is out of the running for the next election for president of France. He came a surprising third in the first round of voting. Audio
Nicolas Sarkozy knocked out of presidential candidate race
Ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy concedes defeat in the primary contest for France's centre-right Republicans.
Call for French army to fight New Caledonia unrest
A New Caledonian anti-independence party has called for the French army to be deployed to contain the lawlessness south of Noumea where gunmen have repeatedly attacked road users.
New Caledonia roll issue unresolved
New Caledonia's pro-independence side has restated its demand that all indigenous Kanaks be automatically inscribed on the roll of those eligible to vote in the independence referendum due by 2018.
Growing frustration at New Caledonia clashes and road blocks
A resident of New Caledonia's south says people in the area are getting sick of road blocks formed by clashes between police and armed Kanak men. Audio
