Weather
Deluge makes hard work of voyage preparations
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Weather
Torrential rain and generally miserable weather conditions on Tuesday afternoon weren’t enough to deter Taio Shipping staff from preparing the Lady Moana for her final voyage of 2022 to the Southern Group Islands.
Showers on the way for Christmas Day
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Weather
While Rarotonga has been hit by some very wet weather lately, the outlook for Christmas-New Year is slightly brighter, says Cook Islands Met Service director Arona Ngari.
Stakeholders prepare for 2022/2023 cyclone season
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service facilitated the National Climate and Oceans Forum Workshop with its stakeholders on Friday to prepare them for the 2022/23 cyclone season which runs from November to April.
‘Normal or below normal’ cyclone risk
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Weather
Cook Islands’ Southern Group is expecting near-normal or below-normal cyclone activity and the Northern Group is expecting below-normal activity, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
Heavy downpour results in monthly average in two days
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, Weather
Almost the entire monthly average rainfall for Rarotonga came in the last two days bringing some relief to a dry October.
Rain brings little relief to Raro’s drying intakes
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Weather
Over the weekend the heavens opened and down came the rain, filling the catchment intakes, increasing water pressure in households and bringing much needed relief to the dire water shortage the island has been experiencing. But more rain is needed to replenish the drying intakes.
Forecasters attend course
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands hosted a meteorological marine service course for Pacific Island nations to enhance forecasters capability to predict destructive events.
‘Damaging heavy swell alert’ for Southern Cooks Islands
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The Meteorological Service has put out a “damaging heavy swell alert” for the southern Cook Islands today and tomorrow.
Increased likelihood of flooding
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather
People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.
More sun forecast after rainy spell
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Tourist Jasmin Banks who was in Rarotonga during last week's bad weather has now had a chance to lap up the sun that is forecast to continue.
Rarotonga records over double monthly rainfall in four days
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rain over the last four days has more than doubled August’s long-term average rainfall of 99 millimetres.
Brightening up the mood on a gloomy, rainy day
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Heavy rainfall over the last few days led to Motu Villas manager Tim Meyer taking a paddle board out at flooded Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
Safe haven for vessels
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari said strong winds associated with the recent rainy weather have calmed down.
Rain brings relief
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Rainfall late last week has come timely to replenishing Rarotonga’s shrinking water intakes but authorities remain steadfast in their advice to conserve water use.
Water levels remain low in Rarotonga
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands water authorities are still asking people to conserve water use despite the recent downpour.
Rising above the waves
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
A windsurfer made the most of strong winds and high seas in Muri lagoon yesterday afternoon.
Tourism industry braces for ‘weather event’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Tourism operators are bracing themselves for the upcoming weather event forecast to start today.
Large waves and strong winds warning in place
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
An ‘unfavourable’ weather pattern has been detected for early this week, with Emergency Management Cook Islands urging people to take precautions.
Swell warning remains in place for Southern Group
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service still has a damaging heavy swell warning in place for the Southern Group islands including Rarotonga despite near normal conditions yesterday.
Don’t drop your guard yet, waves warning remains
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The large swells did not arrive on Tuesday as forecast, however, Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says it’s too early to relax.