Fijian Flying circus to tour French Polynesia

“This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the vibrancy and artistry of Fiji on an international stage,” said Navitalai Waqavotuwale, VOU’s artistic director. The Nadi-based VOU’s Fijian Flying Circus. Nadi-based VOU’s Fijian Flying Circus...

French parliament: Government should apologize for nuclear tests in Polynesia

France's parliament has called on the government to apologize for nuclear tests France conducted in the South Pacific for three decades and amend the compensation law for residents suffering health damage. France staged 193 nuclear tests over a...

New Zealand's role in international half-tonne cocaine seizure

New Zealand Customs has played an important role in an international operation which led to the seizure of more than half a tonne of cocaine destined for Australian shores, officials confirmed this week. The operation, which ran across April and...

Swim With Sharks In Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon In French Polynesia

Rangiroa is a laid-back Pacific paradise full of underwater wonders, including a bevy of shark species. One of the largest atolls in the world, the island lies 200 miles northeast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. My family of four spent three weeks...

Exploring French Polynesia 2 ways with Hilton

A recent trip to French Polynesia was an all-Hilton affair for me, with my eyes set on the grand prize: Conrad Bora Bora Nui. But there was a surprising star on the trip that I didn't expect: the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, which I enjoyed for two nights...

U.S. Sailors, Marines Join Partners for Biennial Exercise in Philippine Sea

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps forces with Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and French Navy sail and fly together in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 20, 2025, in support of Annual Exercise 25. US Navy photo...

Miss Tahiti 2025 Candidates Test Their Knowledge Before Election

Pirae, French Polynesia – Ten contestants for the Miss Tahiti 2025 title participated in a general knowledge test on June 11, 2025, ahead of the upcoming pageant later this month. The event is a crucial part of the competition as participants...

Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists

Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing adverse effects on their health due to frequent exposure to low-quality food scraps from tourists. Reports indicate that these sharks, commonly found in the waters around Mo'orea, are being...

PM's son blasts Macron’s Palestinian state push

Yair Netanyahu responded to Macron’s call for a Palestinian state without Hamas and a two-state solution by reposting Macron’s message and opening with the curse. He went on to accuse France of “neo-imperialism” and called for independence in...

Crown Princess launches new PLG online platform

The Crown Princess has officially launched the first-ever online platform for the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) during a senior officials meeting in Nukuʻalofa. At the senior officials meeting last week in Nukuʻalofa, member governments of the...

Sub-National Island Jurisdictions Announce Creation of International Coalition to Increase Representation, Access to Climate Finance

June 11th, 2025; NICE – Representatives from Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) have highlighted the outsized impact their communities are having on global marine conservation efforts, while also suffering from limited representation at...

Pacific civil society groups challenge France over hosting UN oceans event as political ‘rebranding’

Asia Pacific Report Pacific advocacy movements and civil society organisations have challenged French credentials in hosting a global ocean conference, saying that unless France is accountable for its actions in the Pacific, it is merely...

International conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" held in Baku -

An international conference titled "Colonialism: Erasing Religious and National Identity" has been held under the organization of the Baku Initiative Group, APA reports. The event was attended by the leaders and representatives of independence...

Russian MFA: Paris only needs international law to put pressure on others

Paris needs international law only to put pressure on others. What France says about international law is just words, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said at a briefing today, APA's Moscow...

First day of International scientific conference on decolonization wraps up in Baku

Baku, June 3, AZERTAC The first day of the international scientific conference entitled "Constructing Empires: Colonial Ideologies and Realities" concluded in Baku on Tuesday. Organized by the Baku Initiative Group, the event marked the first...

French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: Rebecca DROKE / AFP...

Minister Arrindell attends 116th EU-OCT Tripartite Meeting in Brussels. Funding available for Orange Economy and Cultural Heritage

Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell attended the 116th European Union (EU) Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) tripartite meeting in Brussels to discuss a number of programs and funding initiatives that would strengthen OCTs...

Island hopping in French Polynesia: A tropical LGBTQ+ adventure

Captivated by French Polynesia French Polynesia and The Islands of Tahiti are one and the same – a true tropical paradise Courtesy Grégoire Le Bacon I often get asked, “Where’s a place you’d want to return?” And since visiting in May this year,...

The ultimate first-timer’s guide to island hopping in French Polynesia

Captivated by French Polynesia French Polynesia and The Islands of Tahiti are one and the same – a true tropical paradise Courtesy Grégoire Le Bacon I often get asked, “Where’s a place you’d want to return?” And since visiting in May this year,...

French politicians in New Caledonia this week

Leader of Rassemblement National (RN), Marine Le Pen in New Caledonia. Photo: Marine Le Pen Facebook French national politicians have been in New Caledonia as the territory's future remains undecided. This week, leaders from both right-wing Les...