Weather
Weekend rain hits water intakes hard
Wednesday 7 January 2015 | Published in Weather
Water Works maintenance personnel have been hard at work since the weekend, repairing problems at water intakes around the island.
Bright side to all that rain: No reported vehicle crashes
Monday 5 January 2015 | Published in Weather
Heavy rain that kept most indoors also resulted in no reported vehicle crashes on Rarotonga between December 29 and 12 pm yesterday.
2015 gets a damp welcome
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Weather
Heavy rains on either side of New Year ’s Day caused surface flooding to low-lying areas across the island.
Damp outlook for New Year's Eve
Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Weather
A tropical depression which threatened the northern Cook Islands last week was responsible for the wet weather which hampered Christmas
Sun on the menu for Christmas Day
Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Weather
The burning question for many as the final countdown to Christmas begins, is whether the weather will be kind to those planning to enjoy an outdoor feast with friends and family on Christmas Day.
Survey highlights need to be cyclone-ready
Saturday 20 December 2014 | Published in Weather
Substandard housing means a large number of homes on Atiu could be damaged if a cyclone struck the island.
Braced for possibility of cyclones
Thursday 18 December 2014 | Published in Weather
As the Cook Islands braces for an active cyclone season, key stakeholders have met to ensure the country is fully prepared.
Cyclone risk 'elevated'
Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Weather
8 to 12 cyclones expected in Southern Cook Islands
July drier than last year
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Weather
Many people have been calling last month one of the wettest Julys in years but a report from the Met Service suggests otherwise.
Chance of better weather
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Weather
After a week of wet and cold weather, things look to be on the improve.
Coldest temperature in 40 years
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Weather
It might not be considered cold in many countries, but a temperature of 13.7 degrees Celsius in Rarotonga on Sunday was the island’s lowest since 1975.
Bad weather, no Trade Day
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Weather
Miserable and muddy conditions have forced today’s Trade Day event to be cancelled, but shoppers looking for that uniquely Cook Islands gift and food braved the weather yesterday.
El Nino to blame for bad weather
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Weather
If you’ve been grumbling about the recent cool temperatures, endless rain and lack of sunshine, blame it on El Nino.
Cold weather in Rarotonga
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Weather
A cool wind from the south forced many locals in Rarotonga to reach for an extra sweater over the weekend.
Broadcasters work on emergency plans
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Weather
National broadcast stations of eight Pacific Island countries will have Climate and Disaster Resilience Plans developed by April 2015.
El Nino pattern could mean a dry year
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Weather
Meteorologists are predicting an El Nino cycle could return to the western Pacific in the coming months.
Cyclone season ends today
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Apart from a brief skirmish with Tropical Cyclone Mike, the Cook Islands has emerged from the cyclone season unscathed.
Perfect conditions for lunar eclipse
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Rarotonga’s sky cleared just in time to reveal a stunning lunar eclipse on Monday night.
'Blood Moon' on display tonight
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Moon gazers will no doubt be hoping for clear skies tonight so they can catch a glimpse of the full lunar eclipse.
Aitutaki guinea pig for weather project
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Aitutaki has been picked for a trial project aimed at helping remote communities cope with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.
