Weather
Survey highlights need to be cyclone-ready
Saturday 20 December 2014 | Published in Weather
Substandard housing means a large number of homes on Atiu could be damaged if a cyclone struck the island.
Braced for possibility of cyclones
Thursday 18 December 2014 | Published in Weather
As the Cook Islands braces for an active cyclone season, key stakeholders have met to ensure the country is fully prepared.
Cyclone risk 'elevated'
Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Weather
8 to 12 cyclones expected in Southern Cook Islands
July drier than last year
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Weather
Many people have been calling last month one of the wettest Julys in years but a report from the Met Service suggests otherwise.
Chance of better weather
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Weather
After a week of wet and cold weather, things look to be on the improve.
Coldest temperature in 40 years
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Weather
It might not be considered cold in many countries, but a temperature of 13.7 degrees Celsius in Rarotonga on Sunday was the island’s lowest since 1975.
Bad weather, no Trade Day
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Weather
Miserable and muddy conditions have forced today’s Trade Day event to be cancelled, but shoppers looking for that uniquely Cook Islands gift and food braved the weather yesterday.
El Nino to blame for bad weather
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Weather
If you’ve been grumbling about the recent cool temperatures, endless rain and lack of sunshine, blame it on El Nino.
Cold weather in Rarotonga
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Weather
A cool wind from the south forced many locals in Rarotonga to reach for an extra sweater over the weekend.
Broadcasters work on emergency plans
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Weather
National broadcast stations of eight Pacific Island countries will have Climate and Disaster Resilience Plans developed by April 2015.
El Nino pattern could mean a dry year
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Weather
Meteorologists are predicting an El Nino cycle could return to the western Pacific in the coming months.
Cyclone season ends today
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Apart from a brief skirmish with Tropical Cyclone Mike, the Cook Islands has emerged from the cyclone season unscathed.
Perfect conditions for lunar eclipse
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Rarotonga’s sky cleared just in time to reveal a stunning lunar eclipse on Monday night.
'Blood Moon' on display tonight
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Moon gazers will no doubt be hoping for clear skies tonight so they can catch a glimpse of the full lunar eclipse.
Aitutaki guinea pig for weather project
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Aitutaki has been picked for a trial project aimed at helping remote communities cope with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.
Weather experts meet to improve climate services
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Weather experts from small island developing states in the Pacific have gathered in Rarotonga this week to look at improving climate services in the region.
Weather experts to gather in Raro
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Weather experts will be meeting in Rarotonga from Monday to review climate services and discuss the region's needs.
Airport upgrade on the cards
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Rarotonga and Aitutaki airports are about to be given a technical work-over to identify potential upgrades as part of the Government's National Sustainable Development Plan (2011-2015).
Disaster insurance on agenda in the Pacific
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Weather
NUKU’ALOFA.— Representatives of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu attended a regional workshop last week in Tonga to discuss the future of Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) in the region.
Cyclone Mike leaves little damage
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Apart from blowing off part of a roof in Aitutaki, Tropical Cyclone Mike caused little damage as it passed quickly through the Southern Cooks, authorities say.
