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There was frantic pulling of ropes as fi nal preparations seemed to be underway yesterday for the Tiare Taporo to leave Avatiu harbour by the 5pm deadline imposed by harbourmaster Saungaki Rasmussen. However, by 5.20 the ship had still not moved and in spite of plenty of activity on and around it earlier, the vessel was still tied to the wharf when CINews left the scene. The Tiare Taporo was then the only vessel left in the harbour, the Layar Mas 291 and the police patrol boat Te Kukupa having departed for the lee side of the island before 5pm. The catamaran Clansman was also lifted from the water by crane. 18020944

Five metre swell could hit island by noon

Monday February 12, 2018

A significant five metre swell generated by a storm surge caused by Tropical Cyclone Gita could hit Rarotonga by midday today.

Regional representatives from SPREP, RMI, WMO with director of Cook Islands Meteorological Service Arona Ngari (front row right), Toka Hagai (front row 2nd right) and Nanette Woonton – SPREP (front row left), at the launch of the new Meteorological Service website on Wednesday evening. 19052320

New website for Met Service

Saturday May 25, 2019

Cook Islanders can now access their national weather, climate and ocean information at the touch of a button with the launch of the new Cook Islands Meteorological Service website – www.met.gov.ck.

Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service Arona Ngari, received the Long Service award after 35 years of working in the public service. 19081316

Ngari receives 35 year service award

Wednesday August 14, 2019

Back in 1984 when weather balloons were a familiar sight at the Meteorological station in Nikao, Arona Ngari first joined the department.

A satellite view of Cyclone Pam overwhelming Cook Islands and the southwest Pacific in 2015. 15031016

Climate change and El Niño coult combine in perfect storm

Friday July 12, 2019

Scientists warn the Cook Islands and equatorial Pacific region face new extremes of weather.

This dramatic photo, taken from the courthouse, shows the ferocity of one of five cyclones that hit Rarotonga in 2005. 18071735

Climate change study on mental health important, says consultant

Tuesday July 09, 2019

The grief and loss of loved ones and losing one’s home because of climate change is real, says development consultant Dr Christina Newport.

Nikao cricket team installing tsunami signs. 19091707

Tsunami siren test causes alarm

Wednesday September 18, 2019

Sounds of the tsunami warning sirens caused some confusion among residents yesterday.

Name the Cook Islands’ star and planet – and win prizes

Tuesday September 24, 2019

Teachers and schools are being encouraged to name a star and a planet, for submission to the International Astronomical Union.

George Maggie. 17021509

Prepare now for cyclone season – minister

Wednesday October 02, 2019

Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George Angene has begun clearing streams in preparation for flooding and cyclone season that starts next month.

Cook Islands Maori have voyaged by the stars for hundreds of years. 19060638 / 19060639

Is it a bird, it is a vaka? No, it’s a Cooks star!

Friday October 04, 2019

 Wendy 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.

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