Weather
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.
Dry spell continues for Northern Cook Islands
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Northern Cook Islands will continue to experience the dry spell, says Cook Islands Meteorological Director Arona Ngari.
More rain expected as heavy downpours pound Rarotonga
Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Rainfall collected in Rarotonga this month has been significantly higher than last month, says Meteorological Service operational observer Nathan Tisam.
Weather system approaching Rarotonga to bring more rain
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather
A heavy weather system is making its way towards Rarotonga, bringing with it torrential rain.
Strong winds and downpour forecast for southern Cooks
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather
Cook Islanders should brace themselves for heavy winds and rain over the next couple of days.
Met Service keeps an eye on cyclones
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is keeping an eye on upcoming tropical cyclones.
Outbound Air NZ flight returns to Raro in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism, Weather
An Auckland bound Air New Zealand flight which left Rarotonga on Monday afternoon was forced to turn around close to midway through its journey due to weather playing havoc in Auckland.
Making a splash: Weather office predicts ‘odd heavy rainfall’
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Despite the heavy rain yesterday, cousins Ordine Nga, Gabriella Napa and Nancy Mataio set out to enjoy a swim at the Avarua Harbour.
Flights cancelled: Auckland under state of emergency
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism, Weather
Air New Zealand flight from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled this morning.
Capacity building for disaster preparedness
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is one of the five Pacific Island Countries (PICs) taking part in a regional disaster risk-focused project.
TC Irene ‘unlikely’ to affect Cook Islands
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
With Tropical Cyclone Irene affecting Vanuatu, the local weather office says the Cook Islands will not be affected at this stage.
