Weather
Climate change and El Niño coult combine in perfect storm
Friday July 12, 2019Scientists warn the Cook Islands and equatorial Pacific region face new extremes of weather.
Climate change study on mental health important, says consultant
Tuesday July 09, 2019The grief and loss of loved ones and losing one’s home because of climate change is real, says development consultant Dr Christina Newport.
Tsunami siren test causes alarm
Wednesday September 18, 2019Sounds of the tsunami warning sirens caused some confusion among residents yesterday.
Name the Cook Islands’ star and planet – and win prizes
Tuesday September 24, 2019Teachers and schools are being encouraged to name a star and a planet, for submission to the International Astronomical Union.
Prepare now for cyclone season – minister
Wednesday October 02, 2019Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George Angene has begun clearing streams in preparation for flooding and cyclone season that starts next month.
Is it a bird, it is a vaka? No, it’s a Cooks star!
Friday October 04, 2019Wendy Evans says a nautical theme might be appropriate in the contest for Cook Islands to name a star, as we have been navigating by the stars for centuries.
$1000 prize for a couple of names
Monday October 07, 2019The Name an Exoworld competition committee now has sponsorship for cash prizes for the winning entries.
‘Prepare for summer cyclones’
Friday October 11, 2019Scientists and government warn Cooks to ready themselves for ‘severe’ tropical storms over the next six months.
Sun halo was storm warning
Saturday October 19, 2019A formation of a rare sun halo over Rarotonga this week stopped people and cars in the streets. Around Avarua, workers left their offices to turn their heads to the sky.
