French Polynesia
Tahiti landslide: hundreds join interfaith church service in homage to victims
The major landslide left no survivors in the small township of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of main island of Tahiti, on 26 November, with a three-year-old girl the youngest victim.
Tahiti landslide: no survivors, eight bodies retrieved
The final toll comes after one day and one night of searching for potential survivors in the town of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of Tahiti.
Four bodies retrieved following major landslide in Tahiti
Rescue teams in French Polynesia have recovered four bodies from the rubble of a major landslide on French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti.
Major landslide buries houses, residents in Tahiti
Authorities say the search and rescue operation could last up to two days following a landslide that struck several houses in the small town of Afaahiti-Taravao.
French Polynesian politicians' visit to Taiwan irks Beijing envoy
China's top diplomat in the French territory has expressed his "opposition" and disapproval following recent trip by local politicians to Taipei, saying it contravened the "One China" policy.
Moetai Brotherson calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
The territory's president wants a Pacific-wide ban on seabed mining amid deferring view on the issue in the region.
French Polynesia lobbying for unity on deep sea mining
French Polynesia's President wants Pacific countries to agree to a moratorium of deep sea mining, despite the wide range of views on the industry across the Pacific. Audio
Brotherson cautions France against lecturing Pacific leaders
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson is cautioning France not to lecture Pacific leaders. Audio
French Polynesia's President 'quite happy' partners excluded
French Polynesia's President is hoping Pacific leaders will reach consensus on deep sea mining with the likes of China and the US NOT in Pacific leaders' ears for once at their annual summit. Audio
Thousands take to the streets against 'ice' in French Polynesia
More than 6500 protesters took to the streets over the weekend to oppose the growing influence of methamphetamines, which is believed to have created 30,000 addicts, including children.
French Polynesia, Cook Islands sign air services agreement
The agreement was signed between Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson.
Massive cocaine and meth haul seized on yacht in French Polynesia
In addition to the narcotics worth €331 million street value, local authorities seized 11 Glock semi‑automatic pistols and 24 ammunition magazines.
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Valls begins one-week visit to French Polynesia
The French Minister for Overseas landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local time) for his first official visit to the territory.
Tuvalu calls for sea level rise treaty
"Tuvalu calls for the development of an international treaty on sea level rise, to enshrine the legal rights of affected states and people."
French Polynesia president announces highly protected marine area
President Moetai Brotherson pledged to protect nearly 23 percent of French Polynesia's waters.
New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili
New Caledonia and French Polynesia are both in the UN's list of non-self-governing territories to be decolonised, respectively since 1986 and 2013.
French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election
Tourism and the environment are among the concerns raised by French Polynesian MP Tepuaraurii Teriitahii in reaction to the reelection of Donald Trump. Audio
Country Life: The truth about flower farming
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, juggles a busy young family with her burgeoning flower growing business.
French Senate issues report on French Polynesia
The 111-page report covers a whole range of issues ranging from recommended clarifications on the French Pacific territory's powers under its current autonomy status, to other matters of concern.
