French Polynesia
Tahiti trial of controversial doctor put off to March
The much-anticipated delayed trial of a controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia has again been deferred, this time to March 3.
French Polynesia's vice-president fired for not getting jab
French Polynesia's vice-president Tearii Alpha has been sacked for refusing to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Tahiti to host 2027 Pacific Games
It's a case of third time lucky for Tahiti after winning the bid to host the 2027 Pacific Games.
News in French for 4 November 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Trial of controversial doctor to begin
The trial of a controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia is now expected to go ahead tomorrow.
Strike threat lingers over Tahiti vaccination law
Unions in French Polynesia have restated a threat to launch a general strike because of the local law making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory.
Impounded Chinese vessel released in Tahiti
The authorities in French Polynesia have released an impounded Chinese fishing vessel after its owner paid a US1.5 million dollar bond.
News in French for 28 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Tension among Tahiti leaders over vaccination refusal
There are ructions within French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira party as two of its most senior members refuse to comply with the law making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory.
Chinese ship seized by French Polynesia government
The authorities in French Polynesia have impounded a Chinese fishing vessel after its owner refused to salvage another of its boats which had run aground in July.
Pacific news in brief for Tuesday 26th October
Stay on mandatory vaccinations in New Caledonia; French Polynesian schools to teach nuclear legacy; Former Manu Samoa coach to stand for FAST; Vanuatu minister admits drink driving; and Samoa police…
Pro-independence party joins French Polynesia anti-vax march
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has joined a march against the new law making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for healthcare staff and those working with the public.
News in French for 21 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
French Polynesia vaccination law to be amended amid protests
French Polynesia's president has announced ammendments to the territory's vaccination law. Audio
French Polynesia vaccination law to be amended
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch says the vaccination law will be amended as opposition to any form of compulsion continues.
French Polynesian govt delays Covid-19 vaccination law
The French Polynesian government has delayed applying a new law that makes Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory.
Tahiti's Flosse on home detention
French Polynesia's former president Gaston Flosse has been sentenced to six months' home detention for filing an incomplete declaration of assets and interests in 2014.
News in French for 14 October 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Hao fish farm project endorsed by Tahiti government
The French Polynesian government says the fish farm project of the Chinese company Tahiti Nui Ocean Foods on Hao atoll is a unique opportunity to get engaged in the blue economy.
Air Tahiti Nui offers one-off passenger flight out of Auckland
Air Tahiti Nui will operate a one-off one-way flight from Auckland to Tahiti tomorrow.