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French rugby taking a toll on its players
French professional rugby is taking such a terrible physical and mental toll on the players, that the soul of the sport is under threat, according to the players' union.
Nights' Overseas - Pacific
RNZI senior journalist Johnny Blades on the ever shifting balance of international power and influence within the Pacific. There are some quite intriguing geopolitical movements playing out in the… Audio
France ups education funding for New Caledonia
France has promised more funding for education in New Caledonia including money for the expansion of the University of New Caledonia.
Migrants moved out of squalid 'Jungle' camp in Calais
France is starting the clearance of refugees from the sprawling 'Jungle' camp in Calais. So far 1600 of the 7,000 migrants have been bussed off to other parts of France. We talk to our correspondent… Audio
Calais migrant camp to close on Monday
A migrant camp in the French port of Calais, which has strained relations between France and Britain, will be closed on Monday.
Russia's Putin halts France visit amid Syria row
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria.
French Polynesia government wants off decolonisation list
French Polynesia's government has put its case for the territory to be removed from the United Nations decolonisation list. Audio
Kim Kardashian 'shaken' after gunpoint hold-up
American reality TV star Kim Kardashian has been robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room, a spokesperson says.
Cruden linked with move to France
The All Blacks and Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden has been linked with a move to France.
Cotter heading to France?
The New Zealand rugby coach Vern Cotter could be heading to club rugby in France.
France to close notorious 'Jungle' refugee camp
French President Francois Hollande says he intends to close the 'Jungle' camp in Calais and move 9000 migrants to reception centres across France.
VIDEO - Fleeing Aleppo as the world stands idly by
In a week in which Syria has constantly been in the headlines, Cosmo Kentish-Barnes tells the pitiful story of Mohammad Karkoush - a refugee in France ruined by the conflict. Video
PNG welcomes increased engagement with France
PNG's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has welcomed increased linkage between PNG and France that he said is delivering results for business and increasing cultural exchange.
French military visit to Fiji
The commander of the French military in the Pacific Major-General Philippe Leonard is in Fiji to bolster defence ties.
France in Forum to counter China influence
A security analyst says a key motive for France's effective addition to the Pacific Islands Forum is to stem the impact of Fiji's Frank Bainimarama. Audio
New Forum members about reining in Fiji
A security analyst says one of the key motives for France's effective addition to the Pacific Islands Forum is to stem the impact of Fiji's Frank Bainimarama. Audio
France welcomes Forum moves
France has welcomed the decision of the Pacific Islands Forum to admit French Polynesia and New Caledonia as full Forum members.
NZ Bridge team into top eight of World Champs in Poland
Six New Zealand bridge players have made it to the quarter final round of the world championships in Poland. Audio
Hugh Sebag-Montefiore: the battle of the Somme
Kim Hill talks to Hugh Sebag-Montefiore about his new history, Somme: Into the Breach, a fresh account of the most famous battle of World War 1, which saw over a million casualties, including some… Audio
Dozens trapped overnight in French Alps cable cars
At least 70 of the 110 people who were trapped on a cable car in the French Alps have been rescued.
