French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Earthquake sends New Caledonia residents scrambling to higher ground

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake some 300km off the coast of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning as local residents ran for safety.

19 May 2023

French Polynesia

French Polynesia votes for pro-independence bloc in historic elections

The Tavini huiraatira party is set to make Moetai Brotherson president of the new government on 10 May.

1 May 2023

Destinations

This secret surf spot is going to host the next Olympics

A tiny village in the South Pacific will host the surfing competitions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

15 August 2022

Earth News

Oceanographers rejoice after pristine coral reef discovery in Tahiti

This 20-year-old reef in the South Pacific features rose-shaped corals and three kilometres of untouched corals

20 January 2022

French Polynesia

France 'underestimated nuclear tests impact' in French Polynesia

The findings, published by the investigative journalism newsroom Disclose, suggest that the radiation levels caused by the tests were far greater than officially acknowledged.

9 March 2021

French Polynesia

New Caledonia: Pro-independence parties win majority in snap elections

Pro-independence support is on the rise on the island as is a surge in violence recently sparked by the proposed sale of a local nickel mine.

17 February 2021

French Polynesia

New Caledonia votes 'no' to independence from France

The referendum that marks a milestone in a three-decade decolonization effort.

4 October 2020

Europe

New Caledonia referendum: Will archipelago vote to split from France?

The vote is the second referendum on independence in two years. Campaigners for separation from France feel victory this time is within their grasp.

4 October 2020

Sport

Maddison making waves in Tahiti

Australian extreme sports athlete Robbie Maddison made some waves over the weekend. After strapping some skis onto his bike, which was fitted with a

4 August 2015