Latest Tahiti News

Tahiti's rahui tradition has helped revive ecosystems — including near the Olympics surfing venue

Aug. 07, 2024 06:30 AM EDT

TIAHURA, Tahiti (AP) — During their days on Tahiti's turquoise ocean some years ago, fishers noticed their catches — and the fish inside — were getting smaller. With fishing being a vital part of the ways of Polynesian life, local leader Dominique Tehei, 51, and his fellow...

Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal competition in Tahiti

Aug. 06, 2024 21:12 PM EDT

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — 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. A safe distance from athletes Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil and Brisa Hennessy of...