Tahiti

Panthers unbeaten at Papeete 7s

Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti

Tupapa Panthers finished day one of the Papeete Sevens tournament in Tahiti, French Polynesia, undefeated after three wins yesterday.

Regional


Team Cook Islands ready for fruit-carrying race at Traditional Games in Tahiti

Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti

The Cook Islands Tu’aro Mā’ohi Traditional Games representatives in Tahiti are geared up for their first competition today in the timau ra’au (fruit carrier race).

Other Sports


Cook Islands thrilled to participate in traditional sports in Tahiti

Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti

Cook Islands representatives participating in the Heiva Tū’aro Mā’ohi traditional sports in Tahiti later this week are “thrilled” to be part of the unique event.

Other Sports


Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.

French Polynesia


Te Uki Ou students forge cultural connections on educational Tahiti trip

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional, Tahiti

In a memorable cultural exchange, Apii Te Uki Ou’s Year 9 students embarked on an educational trip to Tahiti from November 14 to 19. The purpose of the journey was to delve into the shared histories between the French Polynesian region and the Cook Islands.

Education


Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti

After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.

Regional


Tahiti’s largest corruption case revived by Paris court

Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

France’s highest court has revived French Polynesia’s largest corruption case, which had been closed almost more than three years ago.

Regional


Young Tahitian beats surf great Kelly Slater to make pro final

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

Brazilian Miguel Pupo has beaten Tahiti's Kauli Vaast to win the Outerknown Tahiti Pro in epic surf at Teahupo'o.

Regional


Tahiti are the official hosts for the Paris 2024 surfing competition

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

It's official! Tahiti will host all surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Regional


Tahiti district battered by massive swells

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia is being battered by 8-9 metre swells.

Regional


French military commander wants Paris to re-arm in the Pacific

Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

A senior French military commander says France should re-arm in the Pacific and consider restoring its forces to a level of 30 years ago.

Regional


Fritch describes pro-independence candidates' wins in Tahiti as catastrophic

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has described the election of three candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party to the French National Assembly as catastrophic.

Regional


Pro-independence candidates in Tahiti win seats in French National Assembly

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

In an unprecedented result, French Polynesia's three seats in the French National Assembly have been won by the candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party.

Regional


Failed Tahitian Village project set to be revived

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

The French Polynesian government plans to relaunch the Tahitian Village project later this month after years of setbacks and downgrades.

Regional


Commemoration held in Tahiti for politicians on a flight that vanished

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

A commemoration has been held in French Polynesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a leading opposition politician in the Tuamotus.

Regional


'Everything came together' as Hokule'a completes journey to Tahiti

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

Hawaii's famous Hokule'a traditional double hull canoe has completed the first leg of the "Kealaikahiki Voyage" from Hawaii to Tahiti.

Regional


Tahiti's Air Moana on track for September launch

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's newest domestic airline Air Moana hopes to launch its first flights in September.

Regional


Meth use widespread in Tahiti - prosecutor

Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

The public prosecutor in French Polynesia says there are at least 10,000 consumers of methamphetamine in a territory with fewer than 280,000 inhabitants.

Regional


New airlines risk crowding Tahiti aviation market

Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

There is doubt in French Polynesia that the territory can sustain several domestic airlines.

Regional