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France's ruling party endorses French Polynesia senate candidates
15:43:39, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
France's ruling UMP party has officially endorsed French Polynesia's candidates for the forthcoming Senate elections.
19 sentenced in French Polynesia drug trafficking trial
15:58:14, 3 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Nineteen people have been sentenced in the largest drug trafficking trial in French Polynesia.
Internet speeds boosted in French Pacific
16:22:51, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia can look forward to faster internet access, after the official commissioning this week of an undersea fibre optic cable.
French Polynesia's president to run for French Senate
15:22:38, 25 August 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang and a member of his ruling coalition, Béatrice Vernaudon, have been chosen to form a ticket to contest the French Senatorial elections next month.
Wallis and Futuna holds census
07:57:29, 7 August 2008, Radio Australia News
A census is underway in the French Pacific islands of Wallis and Futuna.
Commander takes up role in French Polynesia
15:47:15, 5 August 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's new armed forces commander has taken up his posting in the capital, Pape'ete.
Military withdrawal 'will harm French Polynesian economy'
04:42:33, 5 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Pacific territory of French Polynesia is trying to convince the government in Paris not to halve the number of military personnel based there.
France's military cuts will impact French Polynesia
03:25:08, 29 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French government has confirmed drastic cuts in its defence expenditure, with direct implications for French Polynesia.
France denies French Polynesia 'withdrawal' rumours
07:10:44, 28 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French State Secretary for Overseas Territories, Yves Jégo, has denied suggestions that France is pulling out of French Polynesia.
Tahiti calls for end to French Pacific franc
12:31:45, 21 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Polynesian cabinet has been asked to speed up the introduction of the euro to replace the local currency.
French Polynesia unions to disrupt French visit
12:31:45, 21 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Four of French Polynesia's five major labor unions have announced plans for a general strike Monday to protest their claims about the high cost of living and the deterioration of working conditions.
FPolynesia to sell fuel to Cook Islands
20:43:24, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Polynesian government has agreed to sell some of its fuel and diesel to Cook Islands.
French envoy says stability vital for FPolynesia
17:39:12, 1 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The outgoing French envoy to French Polynesia has told the Pacific territory that political stability is an absolute necessity for development.
French Poly nuclear veterans welcome review
17:34:35, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
A group of French nuclear test veterans in French Polynesia have welcomed the national assembly's vote to ask France to review its position on nuclear test archives.
French Polynesia wants compensation over French army downsizing
15:47:09, 20 June 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang says he will seek compensation from the French Government, after this week's announcement of significant cuts to the French military, including garrisons in the country's Pacific territories.
New head of French Polynesia armed forces
15:25:12, 5 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The French government has appointed a new head of the Armed Forces in French Polynesia.
France aid to French Polynesia gets go-ahead
14:54:10, 26 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The president of French Polynesia, Gaston Tong Sang, will prolong his one-week visit to France in order to sign a crucial $US77 million development aid package.
French Polynesia submits budget
15:54:57, 2 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The government of Gaston Tong Sang has sent its proposed five-year, $US700 million projects plan to the French Polynesian Assembly.
FPolynesia concerned about anti-Chinese sentiment
23:11:39, 23 April 2008, Radio Australia News
Local authorities in French Polynesia have expressed concern about what seems to be an increasing level of anti-Chinese sentiment.
French Polynesian president unveils new government
21:07:05, 21 April 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang has unveiled the line-up of his new government.
New Caledonia to host womens' rights meeting
09:31:29, 21 April 2008, Radio Australia News
Women from French countries and territories in the Pacific meet in New Caledonia this week to discuss progress in women's rights .
French Polynesia president offers to resign
17:09:24, 18 April 2008, Radio Australia News
The president of the French Polynesian assembly, Oscar Temaru, has offered to resign after the Opposition successfully ousted the government in a no-confidence vote this week.
France welcomes new French Polynesian president
16:53:12, 17 April 2008, Radio Australia News
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated the newly-elected French Polynesian President Gaston Tong Sang, saying his election reflects the democratic choice of the people.
Political upheaval 'not over' for French Polynesia
09:04:27, 17 April 2008, Radio Australia News
Analysts have warned that French Polynesia's new president may not be able to maintain stability in the French Pacific.
New NZ consul for French Pacific countries
17:53:06, 16 April 2008, Radio Australia News
New Zealand's foreign minister, Winston Peters, has announced the replacement of Wellington's Consul General for the three French Pacific countries and territories.
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