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French Polynesia President tests positive for Covid-19
Before his positive test, Edouard Fritch had met with France's President and PM.
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Covid 19 coronavirus: French Polynesia cases now at 47
Five more people in French Polynesia have tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checks
New "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.
Clarke Gayford: Dispelling the myths on Tahiti
Clarke Gayford discovers if there's another side to Tahiti
Air NZ plane diverted after woman begins screaming during flight
The passenger said the woman eventually had to be restrained by airline staff.
Letters: Life in Aotearoa before Māori
The Celts' cow-hide currachs could not navigate the Atlantic and the Roaring Forties.
First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi
Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.
Freak shark attack: Woman's body torn to shreds
The woman was swimming during a whale-watching trip when the freak shark attack occurred.
Emotional welcome at Tuia 250 commemoration in Gisborne
Emotional scenes at Tuia 250 commemoration in Gisborne
PM's warm welcome to French Polynesia's President
The pair are in Gisborne for Tuia 250 commemorations.
Epic voyage: Celestial navigators in Tauranga after sailing from Tahiti
Double-hulled sailing canoe Fa'afaite arrives in Tauranga Harbour after an epic trip.
Air Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activated
The Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.
New Caledonia: Man vs wild, on a natural fitness trip
Anendra Singh challenges himself in the forests and ocean of New Caledonia.
Fascinating find: Scientist finds link to ancient home of Māori
Scoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.
59 countries to be represented at Christchurch mosque attack remembrance service
Remembrance service must focus on the Muslim community, says Jacinda Ardern.
What will Cook Islands change its name to?
Cook Islands have a long history with name changes and sixty options are on the table.
Comment: The search for early Māori
Comment: Two hundred and fifty years ago, James Cook arrived off the eastern coast of NZ.
New Caledonia: Fair way to unwind
A stunning resort beside an ecological course is a hit with golfer Phil Tataurangi.
New Caledonia: The French connection
Pacific nation's colonial legacy is still much in evidence.
Noumea: New Caledonia's wild west
Hamish Fletcher avoids dangerous sea creatures and laps up the natural beauty of Bourail.
Myth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?
Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.
Kumara row: NZ scientists shoot down study findings
NZ scientists have questioned a study's findings about the sweet potato's Pacific history.
Tahiti: Please stand up
Annabel Anderson shares her secrets for the best spots to catch a wave around Tahiti.
Hidden cocaine found on yacht after it was sold
A yacht seized by officials in January was sold with hidden stashes of cocaine on-board.
Brian Rudman: Surreal for NZ to be lectured on nukes
COMMENT: For nuclear-free NZ to be lectured on the perils of nukes is totally surreal.
Germans' escape mocked Kiwis' wartime security
Armed Kiwi ship hunted down fleeing Germans on the high seas
Marquesas: Isles of dreams
Isobel Marriner realises a long-held yearning to explore an old Pacific trading route.