Wallis And Futuna
Court hears second major tax fraud case involving Wallis and Futuna
The criminal court in New Caledonia has heard a second major tax fraud case involving Wallis and Futuna.
Postal staff join public sector strike in Wallis and Futuna
The postal and telecommunications staff in Wallis and Futuna have joined a public sector strike.
News in French for 25 September 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 25 September 2018
Calls for pros and cons of Aust-PNG naval base to be discussed; A conference on climate change linked conflict is to be held in Auckland; Futuna's strong stance against seabed mining is welcomed; The… Audio
Rejection of seabed mining work welcomed by Pacific NGOs
A decision by traditional leaders in Wallis and Futuna to reject work related to seabed mining has been welcomed by a regional body of non-government groups.
Wallis and Futuna's representation at national assembly settled
France's constitutional court has settled a long-running dispute over who should represent Wallis and Futuna in the French National Assembly.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 24 September 2018
Futuna stance on seabed mining is welcomed; Marshall Islands Auditor struggling with workload; A funding boost for New Zealand's maritime safety agency in the Pacific; Sanctuaries and law changes are… Audio
Futuna stance on seabed mining welcomed
A decision by traditional leaders in Wallis and Futuna to reject work related to seabed mining has been welcomed by a regional body of non-government groups. Audio
Striking workers in Wallis and Futuna set up roadblocks
Striking public sector employees in Wallis and Futuna have set up roadbloacks, limiting access to the main adminstration complex.
Seabed exploration will remain an option for Wallis - scientists
French scientists visiting Wallis and Futuna say despite local rejection of more seabed exploration the question of underwater mining will remain.
Wallis public sector strike widens
Firefighters in Wallis and Futuna have gone on strike.
News in French for 18 September 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Futuna rejects seabed exploration and mining
The kingdoms on the French Pacific island of Futuna have ruled out allowing any work related to seabed mining in their waters, saying their stance is final.
Wallis and Futuna dancer takes up NZ residency
A Wallis and Futuna master dancer in New Zealand hopes to broaden people's perspectives on traditional Uvean dance. Steev Laufilitoga Maka is midway through the Pacific Dance Artist residency at...
News in French for 11 September 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 September 2018
People in Fiji are being urged to conserve water as a dry spell grips; Greater protection's needed for migrating ocean species; Cook Islands tourism operators look to improve their safety standards… Audio
Uvean dance master on residency in NZ
Master Uvean dancer from Wallis and Futuna takes up Pacific Dance Residency in New Zealand. Audio
Scientists to explain seabed mineral wealth to Wallis and Futuna communities
A delegation of French scientists is due in Wallis and Futuna to explain to locals the significance of rare earths which are found off their islands.
Wallis and Futuna dancer takes up NZ Residency
A Wallis and Futuna dancer in New Zealand wants to broaden people's perspectives on traditional Uvean dance by making it fun and relevant.
Threatened land rights spark protest in Wallis and Futuna
Hundreds of people in Wallis and Futuna have joined a march to protect traditonal land rights.