France
Two NZers awarded French Legion of Honour
Two New Zealanders have been awarded the French Legion of Honour for their services during World War II.
Two veterans honoured for role in liberating France
The Legion of Honour is going to Flying Officer Donald Ivey, who flew in the Mosquitoes of Squadron 487 during the D-Day landings. The same squadron carried out the daring raid to bomb a Gestapo… Audio
Wallis slow to comply with seat belt law
France has moved to apply the law making mandatory in Wallis and Futuna for drivers and front seat passengers to wear seat belts.
Deadly floods hit French Riviera
Violent storms and flooding have hit south-eastern France, killing at least 16 people with three more missing, officials say.
France too good for Canada
Rugby World Cup: France beat Canada 41-18 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes. Look back at our LIVE commentary of the game here.
Russia seizes initiative in Syria crisis; France bombs IS
Russia appeared to seize the initiative in efforts to end the Syrian conflict, as France sent warplanes to bomb Islamic State targets.
Paris: 'journée sans voiture' (day without car)
The Mayor of Paris has banned cars for a day to cut down on pollution. Our correspondent Elaine Cobbe has been out and about on the Parisian streets. Audio
France launches air strikes in Syria
France has launched its first air strikes in Syria, destroying an Islamic State training camp in the east of the country.
RWC: France beat Romania
RugbyWorld Cup: France have beaten Romania 38-11 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. See how the game unfolded, here.
France beat Italy in RWC opener
France beat Italy 32-10 in their Rugby World Cup operner. Look back at our live play-by-play commentary from Twickenham Stadium here.
France and Germany urge other EU countries to take fair share
France and Germany are proposing a compulsory refugee quota system for European Union countries as the unprecedented influx continues. Audio
Rainbow Warrior
A former French spy has confessed to planting the bombs on the Greenpeace vessel the Rainbow Warrior while she was docked in Auckland Harbour 30 years ago. Al Gillespie will tell us if the legal fight… Audio
French overseas minister in region this week
The French overseas minister, George Pau-Langevin, is to visit French Pacific territories in the region this week.
Sport - World Rowing Championships
This week's sport is brought to you by Alan Cotter, High Performance Director at Rowing New Zealand. Audio
France edges England in RWC warm-up
Veteran first five Frederic Michalak gave his World Cup hopes a major lift with a record-breaking performance as France downed England 25-20.
Gunman overpowered by off-duty soldiers
An armed man has injured three people on a train between Amsterdam and Paris before being overpowered by passengers, including two off-duty US soldiers.
Our Own Odysseys: A French Restoration
A couple of years back, TeAra Bergstrom and her husband Seth headed to France (and got paid) to help restore a 300 year old house. Audio
SPC gets a new director courtesy of France
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community has created a Director of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change position.
Te kupu o te wiki: Wīwī - France
The Māori word of the week is: Wīwī - France. Kei te mōhio koe ki te kōrero Wīwī? Do you know how to speak French? Audio
Cyclists in Paris to be allowed to ride through red lights
It's an issue which irks motorists the world over....but now it'll be okay for cyclists in Paris to run red lights. Audio
