France
France launches investigation
Wreckage of Egypt Air flight 804 has been sighted in the Mediterranean Sea south of Crete. Audio
Satie turns 150
French avant-garde composer and pianist Erik Satie turns 150 tomorrow. Producers Marg Ogilvie and Amanda Brown discuss their series Satie Says which through dramatic performance shows how his… Audio
French female ministers decry sexual harassment
Seventeen women who have served as government ministers in France say they will no longer be silent about sexual harassment in politics.
French PM says Rainbow Warrior bombing a huge mistake
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls was in New Zealand today, where, while in talks with John Key, he expressed regret for the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in 1985. Audio
South Pacific top of mind for French PM's visit
The Prime Minister John Key meets his French counterpart Manuel Valls later today. Audio
New Caledonia referendum roll to be vetted
Special commissions in New Caledonia are today due to start vetting the electoral roll to be used for the territory's independence referendum.
'Mechanical doping' in cycling
The sport of pro cycling is facing another threat to its credibility, with revelations the some riders are using tiny motors inside their bike frames to give them an edge over their purely… Audio
New Caledonia Congress addressed by French PM
The French prime minister, Manuel Valls, has told New Caledonia's Congress that they will all be judged by history for what they are doing.
Paris terror suspect extradited from Belguim
A key suspect and participant in the Paris terror attacks has been extradited to France after he was arrested last month in Belgium. Audio
Florence Jeanblanc Risler & Elizabeth Knox - French Connections
France's Ambassador to New Zealand, Florence Jeanblanc Risler and New Zealand Author, Elizabeth Knox join Wallace to talk about an cross-cultural architectural competition to design a French memorial… Audio
Prosecutors say Brussels bombers meant to target France
The people behind last month's bombings in Brussels, which killed 32 people in two attacks, had another target in mind, but were forced to change tack. Belgian prosecutors say their investigation has… Audio
Protests across France following new draft labour laws
Protests in France turned violent over the weekend, with at least seven police officers injured and 17 people arrested. French media reported some 200 demonstrations across the country. The protests… Audio
France makes it illegal to pay for sex
It is known as the oldest profession in the world but the French parliament has now voted to make prostitution illegal. Audio
Paying for sex outlawed by French MPs
French MPs have passed a law that makes it illegal to pay for sex and imposes fines of up to €3750 ($NZ6274).
SBW reported to be returning to France
Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly close to returning to French rugby club Toulon for part of the 2016-17 season.
Simon Kuper: football, money and Leicester City
Colin Peacock interviews the sports columnist for the Financial Times, and co-author of Soccernomics, a 2009 book about how money influences the game. Audio
Coleman says Euro 2016 needs to go ahead
Wales football manager Chris Coleman says Euro 2016 should go ahead as planned despite increased security fears following the attacks in Belgium.
A celebration of French gastronomy
Today, eight chefs from eight restaurants around New Zealand are joining over 1,500 chefs from five continents for a worldwide celebration of gastronomy, known as Goût de France. Audio
French business leaders in NZ looking for partners, investment
A delegation of more than 30 chief executives and representatives of French listed companies and smaller businesses are in New Zealand looking for investment and partnership opportunities. Audio
Relax medical confidentiality, Germanwings report urges
A final report into the Germanwings crash in the French Alps, which killed 150 people, recommends relaxing medical confidentiality requirements for pilots.
