France
Tahiti police remove marae squatters
A group in French Polynesia calling itself the Polynesian Kingdom of Atooi has been evicted by police from land it had occupied at a marae in Tahiti for four months.
Calling Home: Rachel Scott-Leflaive in Beirut, Lebanon
Rachel Scott-Leflaive's permanent home is in the idyllic ski area of Chamonix, France, but following the devastating blast in Beirut last month she has been deployed to Lebanon where she is working… Audio
Outrage at vandalism of Nazi massacre site memorial
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned as "unspeakable" the defacing of a memorial at the site of one of the worst atrocities carried out by the Nazis in France during World War Two.
Calling Home: Mike Leach in Ottawa, Canada
When Mike Leach turned 21, his parents brought him a one-way ticket to Canada so he could indulge in his love of bike racing. That was in 1989. Since then he has got married, had two kids and still… Audio, Gallery
Mask rules toughen for UK and Paris as Covid-19 cases spike
A recent spike in cases has led to masks being required in more places for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Paris.
French soldier tests positive for Covid-19 in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has detected another Covid-19 case.
Tahiti tourists to self-test for Covid-19
Tourists arriving in French Polynesia will be given a kit to test themselves for Covid-19 as the territory becomes the first South Pacific destination open for travel.
Loans promised to airlines in French overseas territories
France has promised to lend money to airlines in its overseas territories hit by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins the show to look at the big… Audio
'No evidence that Covid-19 is causing huge loss of life'
Professor Michael Levitt, a Nobel laureate and Stanford biophysicist, says there is no clear evidence that Covid-19 is causing massive loss of life, despite evidence to the contrary in places like… Audio
Kiwi facing intense lockdown conditions in French Guiana
Things have intensified in French Guiana since we last spoke to Nicholas Holmes, with the lockdown extended four weeks and a curfew put in place from 9pm-5am. Those who break the curfew risk a €3750… Audio
New Zealander in French Guiana riding out Covid-19 storm
Nicholas Holmes travelled in French Guiana to pick his daughter up and take her back for a holiday in his home country, but he now finds himself locked down in a Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni apartment… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: 'No age group is immune from Covid-19'
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology and infectious diseases specialist. He says things are being done well here in relation to the spread of Covid-19, but offers a stark warning that it… Audio
Green food for a green future
Country Life heads to Manawatu and drops in on New Zealand's first spirulina farm which grows the bright green protein-rich superfood from tiny algae. It's hoped the farm's French-style artisan model… Audio, Gallery
France fails to uphold human rights of prisoners
France found to have breached the human rights of prisoners in French Polynesia. Audio
French president repeats calls against colonialism
The president of France, which controls three territories in the South Pacific, has again spoken out against colonialism.
French President calls on strikers not to ruin Christmas
French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed to transport unions to suspend strikes that threaten travel chaos over the Christmas holidays.
French Polynesia Govt MP to sit as independent
A senior member of French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira Party Nicole Sanquer says from next week she will sit as an independent in the assembly.
French pension protests paralyse transport, schools
France's largest nationwide strike in years - over planned pension reforms - has severely disrupted schools and transport.
French Polynesia's Opposition backs compensation claim
French Polynesia's Opposition has backed calls by the social security agency for France to bear the health care costs of those suffering from cancer caused by the nuclear weapons tests.