Isaac Heeney: Sydney Swans superstar pops the question to girlfriend Steffanie Waters in French Polynesia

Sydney Swans gun and AFL superstar Isaac Heeney announced his bombshell engagement to partner Steffanie Waters The 29-year-old has fallen short of finals success in recent years after Sydney’s grand final loss in 2024 and missing the eight...

A guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia

With its gorgeous tropical islands, cerulean lagoons and a vibrant, community-oriented culture, French Polynesia is the kind of travel destination daydreams are made of. It’s located in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Australia and...

Holafly review: what are eSIMs, and is Holafly the best provider?

PREPARING for a trip to Southeast Asia recently, I was struck by a thought: how do I use my phone while I'm there? Thankfully, a quick search introduced me to the concept of eSIMs: digital SIM cards specific to the country you're visiting, which...

Franco-Azerbaijani Relations: New Caledonia, “Baku Initiative Group,” and Energy Diplomacy

Azerbaijan: Fuels and Dictatorship Against the backdrop of allegations made in the ARTE documentary “Azerbaijan: Fossil Fuels and Dictatorship” about Baku’s interference in France’s internal affairs, relations between the two countries have grown...

Princess Victoria and Daniel of Sweden, enjoy second honeymoon in the middle of their tour

Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling enjoyed their honeymoon in French Polynesia after their royal wedding in June 2010, but you'd never guess it's already been fifteen years as you look the Crown Prince's latest photo album in Japan. While this...

French Polynesia calls for moratorium on deep sea mining

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson in Honiara for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8-12 September 2025. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham French Polynesia's president wants Pacific countries to agree to a...

Image of the day: Expansive new marine sanctuary in French Polynesia

Far out in the South Pacific Ocean, the remote Gambier Islands lie scattered like emeralds across a wide turquoise lagoon. These volcanic islands, fringed by coral reefs, are part of French Polynesia and are home to rich marine life 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...

Aranui Cruises will have two ships sailing French Polynesia in 2027

New ship, Aranoa will join Aranui 5 to cruise all-year round in French Polynesia. The company is offering 20 per cent discount for the first two voyages onboard Aranoa. There are early bird deals of between 10 and 15 per cent discount if bookings...

Wind Star joins Star Breeze to Sail Year-Round in French Polynesia

Windstar Cruises is doubling down on Tahiti, with the return of its newly refreshed sailing yacht, Wind Star, to Tahiti in March 2027. At that time, the Wind Star will join the all-suite Star Breeze to sail year-round in French Polynesia — making...

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...

19 NZ luxury hotels and lodges awarded Michelin keys – which ones should you visit?

The hotel version of restaurant Michelin stars, the Michelin keys list now includes hotels and lodges from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and French Polynesia. What makes the 19 NZ properties so special? The Michelin Guide for restaurants has become...

Team OPT defeats defending champion Shell Va‘a for first Molokai Hoe title

Pressed into action for a rare Sunday assignment, Team OPT delivered as the Tahitian outrigger canoe paddling squad that races under the banner of its country’s post office pulled off a Molokai Hoe upset worthy of an “Express” stamp. Team OPT,...

'I've visited 100 countries and there's one that stands out above all others'

Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter and Maria Ortega 15:52, 10 Oct 2025 The seasoned traveller sung the praises of Bora Bora in French Polynesia (Image: Getty) A globe-trotting woman who has visited an incredible 100 countries has disclosed...

Chile’s Indigenous Rapa Nui Wants Its Stolen Moai Back

About 3,700 kilometers off the Chilean coast, on one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, stand the moai of Rapa Nui. Moai refers to the large, monolithic stone statues of deified ancestors on Easter Island in Eastern Polynesia....

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

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...

The Bali-alternative holiday destination set to be big next year is scrapping visas for Brits

THE bucket list destination of Sri Lanka is set to get rid of complicated visas for British travellers. The country that's even smaller than Ireland has revealed it has scrapped its lengthy visa for a much simpler ETA application. 4 Sri Lanka is...

Young fishes caught carrying larval anemones for protection

A juvenile carangidae appears to be holding an anemone in its mouth. Credit: Linda Ianniello Researchers diving at night off the coasts of Florida in the US and Tahiti in French Polynesia, have captured stunning photographs of juvenile fish...

Double gold for debutants

A remarkable achievement by Fiji’s two lone athlete scooping two gold medals at the Pacific Bodybuilding Championships held in Tahiti, French Polynesia, from October 2-5. Robert Purcell and Baszil Cleary, both competing internationally for the...