Weather
Forecasters attend course
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands hosted a meteorological marine service course for Pacific Island nations to enhance forecasters capability to predict destructive events.
‘Damaging heavy swell alert’ for Southern Cooks Islands
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The Meteorological Service has put out a “damaging heavy swell alert” for the southern Cook Islands today and tomorrow.
Increased likelihood of flooding
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather
People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.
More sun forecast after rainy spell
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Tourist Jasmin Banks who was in Rarotonga during last week's bad weather has now had a chance to lap up the sun that is forecast to continue.
Rarotonga records over double monthly rainfall in four days
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rain over the last four days has more than doubled August’s long-term average rainfall of 99 millimetres.
Brightening up the mood on a gloomy, rainy day
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rainfall over the last few days led to Motu Villas manager Tim Meyer taking a paddle board out at flooded Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
Safe haven for vessels
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari said strong winds associated with the recent rainy weather have calmed down.
Rain brings relief
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Rainfall late last week has come timely to replenishing Rarotonga’s shrinking water intakes but authorities remain steadfast in their advice to conserve water use.
Water levels remain low in Rarotonga
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands water authorities are still asking people to conserve water use despite the recent downpour.
Rising above the waves
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
A windsurfer made the most of strong winds and high seas in Muri lagoon yesterday afternoon.
Tourism industry braces for ‘weather event’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Tourism operators are bracing themselves for the upcoming weather event forecast to start today.
Large waves and strong winds warning in place
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
An ‘unfavourable’ weather pattern has been detected for early this week, with Emergency Management Cook Islands urging people to take precautions.
Swell warning remains in place for Southern Group
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service still has a damaging heavy swell warning in place for the Southern Group islands including Rarotonga despite near normal conditions yesterday.
Don’t drop your guard yet, waves warning remains
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The large swells did not arrive on Tuesday as forecast, however, Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says it’s too early to relax.
Majority of businesses report structural, coastal damages
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Businesses have rallied round in the wake of last week’s flooding as they prepare for another battering.
Muri braces for impact from high swells
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Accommodation providers are preparing for sea swells forecast to be higher than the waves that caused widespread damage on the island’s south coast last week.
High waves warning in place
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
The devastating sea swells that caused widespread damage to properties along the island’s southern coast have been forecast to return with waves higher than last week’s 4.5 metres expected.
Visitors rush to safety as king tides devastate hotel rooms
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Australian tourist Bradley Ross and his family who recently lost their home in the Northern NSW floods in Australia had to endure a similar experience on their first night in Rarotonga.
Heavy swells leave trail of destruction
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
A number of homes, properties, and businesses in Arorangi have been left severely damaged after king tides lashed parts of the island on Tuesday.
King tides and swell warning remains
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.
