Weather
Weather eye on tropical disturbance moving east
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands is wary of a tropical disturbance likely to turn into a tropical cyclone later this week in the southwest Pacific region.
Encouraging safety during the storms
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Weather
Visitors are encouraged to do their research, be vigilant and keep themselves safe in cyclone season, when weather warnings are in place.
Cyclone expected to die out
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is in the path of the slow-moving Tropical Cyclone Sarai, says the Meteorological Service.
Cyclone threat may still be looming
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
High winds expected to continue for up to three days.
Tropical disturbance no threat says Ngari
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is safe from a tropical disturbance system which yesterday was located near Samoa, says the Meteorological Service.
Bad weather keeps several ships waiting offshore
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Strong winds and rough seas continue to prevent the cargo ship Olomana from berthing at Avatiu.
Christmas weather predicted fine
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Mostly fine weather is predicted for the Christmas period, says Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari.
Cook Islands stars in Paris contest to name 'exoplanets'
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
The names of more than 110 sets of “exoplanets and host stars” named in the IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaigns were announced at a press conference in Paris on Monday – with a Cook Islands star and planet among them.
Daycare centre closed after flooding
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
A daycare centre in Tupapa has experienced flooding for the seventh time this year.
Raining on the parade
Tuesday 26 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rain warning for Rarotonga.
Damaged homes escape further flooding
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Heavy rain yesterday afternoon cleared the streets of Vaka Eiva visitors and sparked fears among those who homes and businesses were flooded earlier this month.
Get ready for wet weather this weekend – Met Office
Thursday 31 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Take that umbrella or wear a raincoat for the Raro 7s this weekend, says weather man Arona Ngari.
Sun halo was storm warning
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
A formation of a rare sun halo over Rarotonga this week stopped people and cars in the streets. Around Avarua, workers left their offices to turn their heads to the sky.
'Prepare for summer cyclones'
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Scientists and government warn Cooks to ready themselves for ‘severe’ tropical storms over the next six months.
$1000 prize for a couple of names
Monday 7 October 2019 | Published in Weather
The Name an Exoworld competition committee now has sponsorship for cash prizes for the winning entries.
Is it a bird, it is a vaka? No, it's a Cooks star!
Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Weather
Wendy Evans says a nautical theme might be appropriate in the contest for Cook Islands to name a star, as we have been navigating by the stars for centuries.
Prepare now for cyclone season – minister
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George Angene has begun clearing streams in preparation for flooding and cyclone season that starts next month.
Name the Cook Islands' star and planet – and win prizes
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Weather
Teachers and schools are being encouraged to name a star and a planet, for submission to the International Astronomical Union.
Tsunami siren test causes alarm
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Sounds of the tsunami warning sirens caused some confusion among residents yesterday.
Ngari receives 35 year service award
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
Back in 1984 when weather balloons were a familiar sight at the Meteorological station in Nikao, Arona Ngari first joined the department.
