Air Tahiti ATR 72's hard landing followed unstable approach and dual inputs

Investigators have determined that an Air Tahiti ATR 72-600 crew did not abort an approach to Atuona airport, despite its becoming destabilised, leading to dual control inputs and a hard landing. The crew of the aircraft, arriving from Nuku Hiva...

Crown Princess launches new PLG online platform

The Crown Princess has officially launched the first-ever online platform for the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) during a senior officials meeting in Nukuʻalofa. At the senior officials meeting last week in Nukuʻalofa, member governments of the...

Tauranga kicks off cruise season worth $111.8m

Two back-to-back ship arrivals marked the start of the Tauranga cruise season, as the region prepares to welcome up to 230,000 passengers and crew over the next seven months. Celebrity Edge, carrying up to 4300 passengers and crew, was the first...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Coral resilience defies alarmist claims of climate catastrophe

Coral reefs have repeatedly recovered from bleaching events, demonstrating adaptability despite warming trends. Studies show French Polynesian reefs rebounded to pre-disturbance levels within 5–10 years after mass bleaching. The Great Barrier Reef...

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...

Amb. Petra Sigmund on Germany-Japan Security Cooperation 

Japan and Germany are drawing closer as strategic partners, strengthening their ties across Asia and Europe. Bound by shared values of liberal democracy and a rules-based international order, the two nations are deepening their security...

Oceania Boxing Confederation Holds Inaugural Congress 

Suva, Fiji — On 11 October 2025, member nations of World Boxing from across the Oceania region—Aotearoa, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tuvalu—gathered in Fiji for the inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress. The landmark...

Who is Myles Jonathan Brando? Quick facts about Marlon Brando's son with Maria Cristina Ruiz

Myles Jonathan Brando is one of Marlon Brando's 11 children. He was born from the late actor's long-term relationship with his housekeeper, Maria Cristina Ruiz. In February 1991, Jonathan's half-brother, Christian Brando, told the Los Angeles...

Miss Universe Cayman Islands’ Fight Against Global Hunger

Miss Universe Cayman Islands Tahiti Moorea Seymour- official headshot Miss Universe Organization As morning light filters through the clouds over Hong Kong’s Chai Wan district, Miss Universe Cayman—Tahiti Moorea Seymour—walks between rows of green...

Losing Nemo: In the Red Sea, clownfish vanish as anemones bleach

A 2023 marine heat wave in the central Red Sea caused 100% of monitored sea anemones to bleach, followed by the death of 94-100% of clownfish and 66-94% of the anemones across three surveyed reefs. The findings challenge the belief that Red Sea...

Kali Uchis on Making Motherhood a ‘Big Priority’ While Touring & Refusing to Choose One Language to Sing In

It’s a few hours before Kali Uchis is set to take the stage for the second of two sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden in September, and the venue is buzzing. Fans, many dressed in the artist’s merchandise or girly pink outfits, hum...

Fiji Host Inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress

Suva, Fiji — On 11 October 2025, member nations of World Boxing from across the Oceania region—Aotearoa, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tuvalu—gathered in Fiji for the inaugural Oceania Boxing Confederation Congress. The landmark...

Ghost of Yōtei debuts as Sony's biggest first-party title in Europe, says GSD

Ghost of Yōtei is the biggest first-party launch for PlayStation in Europe since Marvel's Spider-Man 2, according to GSD data. As The Game Business reports, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima debuted at No.2 on the GSD European unit sales and...

“It’s like swimming inside a snow globe.” When this diver dropped into a remote reef, dozens of huge animals appeared from the darkness

Fakarava’s south pass is more than a name on a map. Divers speak of it like a rite of passage. In this remote corridor, the current runs wild and the sharks run the show. Welcome to French Polynesia’s Wall of Sharks, where hundreds of grey reef...

3,000 Miles to Paradise: Our Unexpected Reality in the Marquesas

After 17 days and 3,259 miles, the first sight of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas should have been the end of a dream—but after the initial euphoria, I started wondering if this iconic port of call is worth the effort ‘Laaaaaaaaaand ho!’ The first shouts...

This Airline Will Axe Its Boeing 787 Flights To Seattle

Few airlines are as strange as Air Tahiti Nui, the somewhat obscure flag carrier of French Polynesia. The airline itself operates a relatively small fleet of widebody models, and the carrier’s route network is limited to just a handful of services...

Michelin Key Hotels 2025: the top destinations in the world

For years, Michelin stars have been the thing that turns a good restaurant into a coveted destination. It’s a symbol that can send diners halfway across the world in search of the perfect bite. So, it was only a matter of time before Michelin...

AFL star pops the question on romantic island getaway

Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has popped the question to his girlfriend Steffanie Waters during a romantic holiday in French Polynesia. The couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post to their combined 124,000 followers. In the...

How small ships are unlocking the world's remotest locations, from Kimberley to Cape York

How big: 103 cabins, 230 guests Who would love it: Adventurers seeking a non-traditional sea journey on a dual-purpose passenger and freighter ship. Who would not: Anyone who enjoys big ship features such as kids club, shows and casinos. Point of...