Polynesia

French navy seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in Pacific Ocean

The seizure of 100 bales of cocaine took place on Feb 12.

French Navy seizes cocaine shipments in Polynesia, Caribbean

A picture released on February 5, 2026 shows the interception at sea, given as French Polynesia by the French Navy of a vessel suspected of transporting drugs. Etat-major des armees/France/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

At Tahiti's Olympic surfing venue, Polynesians fight for a reef and a way of life

Manakei waits for a wave as he surfs at a local beach in Papara, Tahiti, July 24, 2024. The Polynesian Triangle encompasses some 10 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean, with its people, who trace their lineage back to a spiritual homeland, closely connected by language, culture and their intimate knowledge of the moana, the ocean. \"Only kings were able to surf here before,\" said local Tereva David, 35. \"For us, surfing is sacred, it's the culture - like dancing, like canoe paddling, like singing, like making food for everybody.\" REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

A rainbow is seen at the Olympic surfing venue of Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, July 23, 2024. REUTERS/Lincoln Feast

In move to protect whales, Polynesian indigenous groups give them ‘personhood’

The significance of whales to Maori and other Indigenous groups is twofold.

Moore to take break from competition after Olympic title defence

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Surfing - Women's Shortboard - Gold Medal Match - Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, Chiba, Japan - July 27, 2021. Carissa Moore of the United States celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

Surfing will be held in Teahupo'o, Paris 2024 insists, despite latest opposition

FILE PHOTO: Australian surfer Mick Fanning rides a wave at Teahupo'o, Tahiti May 13, 2008. REUTERS/Joseba Etxaburu/File Photo

Paris Mayor Hidalgo gives details of Tahiti trip

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo talks to journalists after a visit at the Paris Flower Market, located on the Ile de la Cite, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla (not seen) in Paris, on the second day of their State visit to France, September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo

France owes French Polynesia 'a debt' over nuclear tests: Macron

Macron promises transparency over French Polynesia nuclear tests

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