Weather
Dwindling tropical depression leaves trail of destruction
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The Tropical Depression TD05F extreme weather experienced over the weekend was not the worst the Cook Islands had experienced but it proved devastating enough, leaving behind a trail of destruction especially to properties in the coastal areas of Rarotonga.
Tropical depression ‘still lurking’ but poses little risk
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Tropical depression TD05F “is still lurking to the south of us” but poses little danger as winds and heavy swells are expected to calm down and skies will clear up starting today, says Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari.
Damaging high sea surge, heavy rain smash Raro
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rain continued to pelt down yesterday evening with water level of the Empire Bridge threatening to spill over and areas prone to flooding around Rarotonga filling up rapidly and overflowing before the high tide at 11.30pm last night.
Rarotonga hammered with heavy rain and sea swells
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga was hammered with heavy rain and high winds on Friday bringing wide spread surface flooding, sea surges and road closures to the island.
Chances of tropical cyclone ‘moderate’, says Met Office
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The residents of Rarotonga and neighbouring Southern Group islands were last night bracing for a rough weather following multiple special weather bulletins on tropical disturbance TD05F from the Cook Islands Meteorological Services.
Unfavourable weather set to continue
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands continues to be pounded by strong gale force winds, rough seas and intense rainfall as a new tropical disturbance has made its way here.
Riding the waves
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
A young kite surfer makes good use of Saturday’s windy weather, riding through the waves off The Rarotonga Resort beach in Arorangi. According to Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Rarotonga can experience cloudy with some showers this week, with moderate to fresh southeast winds and moderate to rough seas.
Reduced cyclone risk
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is expected to have a reduced risk of tropical cyclones, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) latest outlook.
Wet weather to give way to sun this weekend
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Rainy weather is set to give way to sun this coming weekend, Cook Islands Meteorological Service Director Arona Ngari says.
Pa Enua meet to discuss climate change
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Mayor and executive officers from the Pa Enua met to discuss how they could better prepare for the effects of climate change at the Pa Enua Brilliant Resilient Workshop this week.
Wet weather to continue through the weekend as Met Service issues flood warning
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
An estimated 100 millimetres of rain was expected to fall on Rarotonga as wild, wet and windy weather resulted in a local flood warning and forced both Air New Zealand flights to be diverted back to New Zealand.
Rarotonga drenched with half the average August rainfall
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
A number of local events including the opening of the BCI Trade Days yesterday was postponed due to continuous rain on Rarotonga.
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National, Weather
Recent studies say climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island states including the Cook Islands.
Winter blast hits Raro
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga received its second highest rainfall on record for June as the island was hammered by wild weather last month.
Wind forces flight back to NZ
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga continued to get battered by high winds on Friday, forcing an Air New Zealand aircraft to make a dramatic aborted landing. The incident follows rough weather throughout the month that has kept emergency services busy with toppled trees, power poles and blocked roads. By Emmanuel Samoglou and Al Williams
Half of June’s rain drops in 24 hours
Saturday 19 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga was hammered with heavy rain overnight Thursday, drenching the island with half the average rainfall for June in just 24 hours.
Rarotonga residents recover from floods
Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.
Rarotonga drenched after downpour causes flooding
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Widespread flooding has been reported at residences and businesses around Rarotonga after intense rainfall this week, and the forecast is calling for a wet couple of months ahead.
Weather Office commemorates World Meteorological Day
Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari and his team joined 192 members of the World Meteorological Organisation in commemorating World Meteorological Day on Tuesday.
Tsunami warning downgraded to 'watch' for Cook Islands
Thursday 4 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands residents are advised to take precautions and move inland or to higher ground after tsunami threat issued by met service.