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The long half-life of France’s nuclear tests in Polynesia

Thirty years ago this week, on an island in the South Pacific, France conducted its final nuclear test – ending a programme that exposed thousands of people to radiation over decades. The islands of French Polynesia are still living with the fallout.

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"Beyond perfect" weather conditions and stunning morning light come together to make HIPA's black-and-white photo of the year

Photographer spends eight hours in a boat to get this shot in Tahiti, but it all comes down to a fraction of a second

Digital Camera World

Australian surfer loves his Zen as world titles loom

Fatherhood is providing fresh perspective for the Australian in the men's field at the World Surf League world title decider in Fiji.

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Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.

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Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.

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Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Australian Molly Picklum stared down a pumping Teahupo'o and came out the other side to sit one win away from a maiden world surfing title.

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Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o

The young Tahiti surfer will become the WSL’s youngest competitor when she takes on the fearsome break she can see from her family home

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New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia - world ranking No.152 - have defeated Tahiti and will face regional heavyweights New Zealand for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

AAP

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Either Tahiti or New Caledonia will have a shot at the biggest boilover in FIFA World Cup history next week.

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Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

An Australian soccer team could be competing against sides from PNG, Fiji and Tahiti in a new FIFA-backed Pacific league within months.

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In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work

If you have visited an island like one of the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti or Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, you may have noticed how small these land masses appear against the vast Pacific Ocean. If you’re on Hawaii, the nearest island to you is more than 1,000 miles…

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Are Karol G & Feid in Tahiti for a Simple Vacation or Celebrating their Honeymoon?

After both Colombian artists finished their tours, they escaped to the tropical island for a bit of vacation time. Some are speculating that they are actually on their honeymoon.

Latin Times

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Tahiti have progressed in Oceania's FIFA World Cup race, with the region guaranteed a 2026 place for the first time.

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‘This is a gift I’ve given myself’: savers share the joys of putting money away for a sunny day

Don’t only save for the ‘just in case’ – you can create lasting memories by investing in an experience of a lifetime

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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.

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Ocean Photographer Of The Year 2022 Ben Thouard Continues Mesmerizing People With His Photography

During many years of hard work Ben Thouard has found his own unique way how to transmit his love for the ocean by capturing its soul. The post Ocean Photographer Of The Year 2022 Ben Thouard Continues Mesmerizing People With His Photography first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling

During the 2024 Olympics, crowds from Paris to Tahiti have surprised even themselves with their enthusiasm for two and a half weeks of sports

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Tahitian surfing champion Kauli Vaast takes victory lap along the Seine

After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast thrilled fans again by surfing along France's iconic River Seine. The 22-year-old was pulled by a boat, and surfed the small waves it created with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

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Humpback Whale Photobombs Women's Surfing Semi-Final In Tahiti

A humpback whale surprises spectators and surfers during a women's surfing semi-final in Tahiti, creating a breathtaking and unforgettable moment.

France 24

Whale breaches during Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti

A whale jumped out of the water during the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Teahupo'o, Tahiti on Monday, offering spectators a moment of enchantment.

The Independent UK

Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal competition in Tahiti

With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday afternoon, a surprise guest made an appearance: a whale

The Independent UK

Colin Jost replaced as Olympics surfing correspondent after week of constant injuries in Tahiti

Jost cut his foot on the coral reefs almost immediately upon arrival at Tahiti

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