Moetai Brotherson
French Polynesia's President 'quite happy' partners excluded
French Polynesia's President is hoping Pacific leaders will reach consensus on deep sea mining with the likes of China and the US NOT in Pacific leaders' ears for once at their annual summit. Audio
French Polynesia president criticises France's 'mistakes'
French Polynesia's President says France made three mistakes which lead to the perfect storm in New Caledonia. Audio
New French Polynesia law clears way for phosphate mining
Renewed large-scale phosphate mining poised to restart on French Polynesia's Makatea atoll. Audio
French Polynesia centre-stage at UN decolonisation committee
France criticised for ignoring French Polynesia's decolonisation as Tahiti leader wants to stay French. Audio
Temaru detention triggers Tahiti war of words
Tahiti misspending probe raises the ire of pro-independence camp. Audio
Tahiti's autonomy reviewed among growing dissent
French Polynesia's opposition challenges review of autonomy statute. Audio
Fritch says he lied about France's atomic tests
Tahiti president admits to lying about French nuclear weapons test. Audio
France again shuns UN talks on French Polynesia
UN revisits French Polynesia's decolonisation, with France again absent. Audio
French Polynesia readies for huge Chinese fish farm in Hao
Work expected to start on huge Chinese fish farm on French Polynesia's Hao atoll. Audio
France obstructs Tahiti decolonisation process
France maintains boycott of UN process to decolonise Tahiti. Audio
Locals oppose Tahiti floating island project
The French Polynesian government appears to have lost its enthusiasm for the world's first floating islands. Audio
Life-time ban sought for convicted Tahiti politicians
A life-time ban for politicians with criminal convictions is being proposed by French Polynesia's Moetai Brotherson. Audio
Tahiti decolonisation bid, a 'long run'
Leaders of French Polynesia's pro-independence movement are braced for a long journey in their bid for self-determination. Audio
French Polynesians stunned at airline chief's appointment
Anger at planned return of retired French High Commissioner to run Air Tahiti. Audio
