Weather
Meteorological Service gets boost for better forecasts
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is among five Pacific islands nations with access to approximately US$50 million (NZ$82m) to enhance its capability.
Busy year of bulletins, warnings
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service’s annual report tabled in Parliament last month, highlighted a busy year of weather monitoring and warnings.
Children catch the last waves of vacation before new school term
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather
Children enjoyed their day at the beach at the Nikao Social Centre yesterday, beating the heat in Rarotonga.
Downpour brings relief to parched Rarotonga
Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The deluge of rain in the early hours of Wednesday morning brought relief to many households, who were pleased to see their water tanks filled to the brim.
Tourism seeks ‘smaller’ cruise liners to beat weather and infrastructure hurdle
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Tourism, Weather
The overreliance on favourable weather conditions significantly hinders Cook Islands Tourism’s ability to further develop the cruise market, says the corporation’s director of destination development Brad Kirner.
Funding uncertainty as climate change impacts Pacific
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Weather
‘The Cook Islands is highly vulnerable and at risk to extreme events’
Penrhyn residents still disappointed about lack of timely weather warning
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Penrhyn Island executive officer Puna Vano remains disappointed at the lack of prior weather warning for the strong winds which damaged eight homes on the island.
Strong winds ravage Penrhyn: Island calls for urgent weather alert upgrade
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Penrhyn residents are reeling after strong winds ripped through their homes early yesterday morning, causing significant damage and raising concerns about the lack of timely warnings.
Tropical Cyclone Lola will not affect the Cooks
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Tropical Cyclone Lola that was said to be slowly moving across Vanuatu yesterday is not a threat to the Cook Islands.
High tropical cyclone risk: Cook Islands braces for two to three cyclones this season
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.
Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather
Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.
Drought preparedness steps up as ‘very dry’ conditions present ongoing concern
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Technical training on drought triggers based on metrological information, have started this week amid forecasts of likely “very dry” conditions, while work continues on the National and Rarotonga Drought Plan’s response processes, actions and responsibilities of stakeholders.
Winter is here: Temperature drops below 16 degrees
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Coats and beanies are out as residents in the Southern Group islands including Rarotonga and Mangaia battle chilly conditions this week.
Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Paddling, Sports, Weather
Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.
Persistent rain pounds Rarotonga
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
A nasty weather system affecting New Zealand is indirectly affecting the Cook Islands.
Wet weather to persist
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Persistent rain will continue in Rarotonga for the next five or so days, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Residents bracing for ‘heavy swells’
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga residents are bracing themselves for high swells this weekend, after a warning from the Met Service.
Rain expected to ease today
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Rain is expected to ease this morning, says Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Paul Gauguin unable to call to Rarotonga due to bad weather
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism, Weather
Cruise ship Paul Gauguin was unable to call into Avatiu Port, Rarotonga yesterday due to adverse weather conditions, chief executive officer at Cook Islands Ports Authority Okesene Moananu confirmed.
Flash flood warning for Rarotonga and Mangaia
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) has urged public to be cautious of localised flash flooding following the heavy rain yesterday.
