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French Polynesia says Chinese missile landed 'not far' from its economic zone

French Polynesia said a Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launched into the Pacific landed near its exclusive economic zone, as Beijing's first such tests in four decades drew a chorus of protests.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 26, 2024

In French Polynesia, Boom In Whale-based Tourism Sparks Concern

A giant whale stole the show at the Summer Olympic Games, shooting out of the water as athletes competed in women's surfing semi-finals on the French Pacific island of Tahiti last month.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024

Rare Partula Snails Bred At Edinburgh Zoo Set For Release In French Polynesia‌ ‌

Thousands of nocturnal snails marked with UV paint to aid conservation efforts in historic reintroduction‌ ‌

Zenger · Sep 13, 2024

Anatomy of a wave: what makes the Olympic surf break at Teahupo'o unique – and so challenging

As the Olympics get going in earnest this week, not everyone’s attention is focused on host city Paris. Surf fans are heading to Tahiti, half a world away in French Polynesia.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024

Why the Olympic surfing venue is 16,000km away from Paris

Teahupo’o, Polynesia, is home to ‘the heaviest’, ‘most perfect’ waves in the world. But what’s it got to do with Paris?

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024

How is wave forecasting done for surfing and how is it used at the Olympics in Tahiti?

French Polynesia hosts the spectacular event of surfing for the Paris 2024 Games

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture

Tahitian dancers in palm leaf skirts mingled with surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday morning, some 10,000 miles away from Paris

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Surfers, staff and locals make final preparations in Tahiti before the Paris Olympics begin

From wiping out on waves to building homemade speed bumps on local roads, surfers, residents and workers across Tahiti, French Polynesia, are using the final days before the commencement of the Paris Olympics to brace themselves— and the island— for the upcoming surfing competition

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Location, events, stadium: All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024 venues

Where will football finals be held? What’s the venue for athletics? Why is surfing 15,000km away? Al Jazeera explains.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024

The wave "at the end of the road": A look at the unique features of the Olympic Games surf spot

This month some of the world’s best surfers will travel to Tahiti, French Polynesia, to compete for gold on what is referred to as one of the heaviest waves in the world

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024