Weather
Drought warning for the Pa Enua
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
There is a high chance of dry weather conditions for Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki.
Cooks to be warned of tsunamis
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
High-tech buoys by Tonga Trench should alert Cook Islands to dangerous tidal waves.
US satellite splash-down
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
It was in September 1964 that NASA launched the satellite OGO-1 into orbit to study Earth’s magnetic environment and how the planet interacts with the sun.
Danger of floods, but rain to clear for weekend
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A flash flood warning was in place overnight, after Rarotonga’s heaviest downpour in more than three years.
Local photographer shoots startling lightning images
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Rarotonga photographer Danilo Reyes was just going to sleep tonight, when he heard his landlord talking about the storm hitting the island.
Blame NZ for the cold
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A weather system coming out of New Zealand is causing intermittent rain and cool spells in Rarotonga.
New cyclone forecasting tool
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
New science allows storm-planning six months out, aided by older knowledge like the arrival of mangoes, the incidence of fish poisoning, and the spread of predatory starfish.
Winter arrives early
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cool season is here and experts are warning of a potential spike in cold, flu and asthma.
Weather Office monitors TC Harold
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service will continue to monitor Tropical Cyclone Harold, even though there is no warning at this stage.
Rachel Reeves: From cyclones to coronavirus
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Weather
As Cook Islands faces the new Covid-19 crisis, what can we learn from managing past disasters? Last week, lessons learnt as a result of the Cook Islands’ most tragic weather event featured at a conference held to discuss building resilience in the Pacific Islands.
Pacific 'must stand together' in times of trouble
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Prime Minister remembers how ‘catastrophic’ Cyclone Martin hurt his island’s people, and what lessons we can take today.
Super Moon swim celebrates women
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Locals are planning a regular Full Moon Swim, beginning tonight for women to celebrate the unique role they play – and for men to celebrate the women in their lives.
'We have a place to go but there are other families who don't'
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Children evacuated for an eight time, but Tupapa childcare centre’s pleas fall on deaf ears.
Rain and thunder, but Cooks escape cyclone
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Pacific meteorologists are being criticised for “over-forecasting” the last two tropical cyclones, Vicky and Wasi.
Another storm threatens more damage to potted roads
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Tropical Cyclone Vicky is brewing 400 miles to the southwest of Nassau and moving southeast at 12 knots, meaning Rarotonga can expect more rain for the next seven days.
All schools closed as big storm hits Rarotonga
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
School is cancelled on Rarotonga today as tropical disturbance TD08F hits the island. The seawall road, too, has been closed as big waves smash over the top.
Chasing storms in Raro
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Cyclone threat to Cook Islands
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
With another tropical cyclone brewing in the South Pacific, bringing heavy rain, huge swells and high winds, Cook Islands residents are told to be prepared.
Safety first in preparation for adverse weather
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
There’s a lot of skill required when it comes to knowing how to trim and top trees without severely damaging them, especially in preparation for adverse weather events like tropical cyclones and storms. And the best people on Rarotonga at getting that job done are Baker Tree Services. The trees at the Social Centre got a much needed trim over the past few days to prevent them from toppling during adverse weather and to keep people safe. November to March is traditionally cyclone season in Cook Islands, even though Rarotonga has escaped relatively unscathed in 2019/20. Photo: Katrina Tanirau.
No threat from TC Uesi yet
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Tropical Cyclone Uesi “is too far to affect the Cook Islands”, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Services.
