Pacific Islands Countries Push For Action at UN Ocean Conference 

Last week, more than 60 world leaders convened in Nice, France, for the third – and the most-attended – United Nations Ocean Conference. There was cause for celebration: during the week-long conference, 19 countries ratified the Agreement on...

This Bora Bora resort has overwater bungalows with plunge pools, hilltop spa and private island

Courtesy of Conrad Bora Bora Nui Aerial view of the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. Conrad Bora Bora Nui The resort is located on a secluded island in the Bora Bora lagoon, and its guests have exclusive access to a picture-perfect palm-fringed private...

Fiji-Israel  MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation

Legislation to defer New Caledonia’s provincial elections has been delayed until next week, as parliamentary manoeuvring in Paris highlights divisions over the Bougival Accord, a proposal for a new political statute for the French Pacific...

Exploring French Polynesia 2 ways with Hilton

A recent trip to French Polynesia was an all-Hilton affair for me, with my eyes set on the grand prize: Conrad Bora Bora Nui. But there was a surprising star on the trip that I didn't expect: the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, which I enjoyed for two nights...

Australia to form part of Pacific 'taskforce' set to stir regional controversy

South Pacific defence ministers want to transform a military disaster response group into a taskforce which could also conduct Pacific "stabilisation" missions, in a move which could stir controversy in the region. The shift, which was flagged at...

Global Ocean Summit in Nice ends with a raft of pledges for marine protection

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) pushed for stronger language on “loss and damage.”PHOTO/ Pablo_Marx, Flickr By PATRICK MAYOYO and Agencies newshub@eyewitness.africa The port of Nice echoed with the sound of foghorns on Friday – a brassy...

Biker dad will retire and buy wife a hot tub after £3,900,000 Lottery win

Jon has played Lotto every day since it began (Picture: Tommy Reynolds) What’s the first thing you do after wining the lottery? Have 10 cups of tea, I guess. That was the answer of Jon Waring, 57, and his partner Lucy, 48, when they woke up to...

2025 Michelin Key hotels revealed globally

Michelin Key has unveiled its most ambitious hotel selection yet. Among the Nordic newcomers is an architectural masterpiece that hosted Globetrender's debut corporate retreat - now officially recognised among the world's most remarkable places to...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies

A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Seven things we learned at the UN Ocean Conference (and one we didn’t)

The French port of Nice was overrun last week with politicians and diplomats sweltering in suits, cooler representatives from NGOs and local communities, and a staggering number of police. More heads of state, governments and members of civil...

Real travelers share their favorite bucket list travel destinations

When you search for bucket list travel destinations, the same names always seem to pop up: the Northern Lights in Iceland, a romantic week in Paris, or the iconic skyline of New York City. And don’t get me wrong, those places are absolutely worth...

17 best Maldives resorts for an island getaway in 2025

With shimmering white sands, beautiful blue oceans, reefs and swaying palms, the Maldives is one of those dream destinations that truly lives up to expectations. The same goes for places to stay – there are Maldives resorts to suit just about...

Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron

ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant development in PNG’s geopolitical relationships, driven by what appears to be a convergence...

Should you boycott the US? The 20 biggest questions in travel right now

Hauf says the best practice is for carbon emissions to be removed or reduced where they are generated, if possible. If we must fly, “carbon removal through carbon-offset projects is a crucial part of the global emissions reduction journey, not...

Decoding PNG leader Marape's discussions with President Macron

PNG Prime Minister James Marape, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Facebook / Department of Prime Minister & NEC Analysis - The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant...

Agreement Strengthens Cultural, Economic and Environmental Ties Between Hawaiʻi & French Polynesia

Leaders from Kamehameha Schools, Office of Hawaiian Affairs sign goodwill agreement with Raʻiātea On January 29, 2025, representatives from Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the mayors of Taputapuātea, Tumaraʻa and Uturoa from...

United Nations Ocean Conference: Indigenous peoples and local communities dialogue in the framework of the Ocean Decade

During the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, various traditional knowledge experts and representatives from Indigenous communities gathered for a workshop to shape key objectives for the second half of the United Nations Decade of Ocean...

Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists

Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing adverse effects on their health due to frequent exposure to low-quality food scraps from tourists. Reports indicate that these sharks, commonly found in the waters around Mo'orea, are being...

John Wayne was embarrassed by John Ford film 'I felt guilty and awkward'

Back in 1963, John Wayne starred in adventure comedy Donovan’s Reef, opposite Lee Marvin, Jack Warden and Elizabeth Allen.Set in French Polynesia but filmed in Hawaii, Duke once again teamed up with four-time Oscar-winning director John Ford....

French Polynesia: Airport firefighters and civil servants holding indefinite strike across territory as of Dec. 6

Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as of the evening of Dec. 6. Police have placed the mall on lockdown and are evacuating the building. There have been no reports of casualties....