Weather
Majority of businesses report structural, coastal damages
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Businesses have rallied round in the wake of last week’s flooding as they prepare for another battering.
Muri braces for impact from high swells
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Accommodation providers are preparing for sea swells forecast to be higher than the waves that caused widespread damage on the island’s south coast last week.
High waves warning in place
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
The devastating sea swells that caused widespread damage to properties along the island’s southern coast have been forecast to return with waves higher than last week’s 4.5 metres expected.
Visitors rush to safety as king tides devastate hotel rooms
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Australian tourist Bradley Ross and his family who recently lost their home in the Northern NSW floods in Australia had to endure a similar experience on their first night in Rarotonga.
Heavy swells leave trail of destruction
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
A number of homes, properties, and businesses in Arorangi have been left severely damaged after king tides lashed parts of the island on Tuesday.
King tides and swell warning remains
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.
'Worst in 25 years'
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Forty beachfront rooms have become unusable at The Rarotongan Resort as large waves combined with king tides smashed through the windows flooding these luxurious rooms and leaving behind an inch of sand.
King tides expected to ‘peak’ tonight: Met Service
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
King tides are expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Weather masks extreme events
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Data released by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service office has revealed close to an average month for weather in May compared to last year, masking a few extreme weather events.
Strong winds and heavy rain leave trail of destruction
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Ferocious winds and heavy rain have unleashed havoc across Rarotonga bringing a destructive end to the month of May.
‘It’s an ongoing problem … I’m tired of all the flooding’
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The heavy downpour yesterday morning caused severe flooding in Tikioki road, situated northeast of Titikaveka, blocking access to homes.
Palmerston blasted by high winds during "strong squall" event
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Palmerston Island has been hit by a short and sharp blast of high winds causing damage at the northern tip of the island.
Strong winds, flooding, heavy swell warnings
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Strong winds, flooding and heavy swell warnings are in place across the Southern Cook Islands as unpredictable weather conditions persist.
‘Understanding rainfall and being better prepared’
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands authorities are undertaking training to better understand and interpret seasonal extreme rainfall and its impacts.
High risk of tropical cyclone
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
The risk of a tropical cyclone in the Cook Islands is high for the rest of February, says Cook Islands meteorological service director.
Aid for weather-affected
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Over $130,000 will be given to the fisheries and agriculture sectors who were financially hit from January’s tropical depression.
‘Wet and wild’ January
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga has received nearly twice the average rainfall since the island was hammered by heavy downpours last month.
Grateful for the support
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Brutal winds and torrential rain in the early hours of Saturday morning over a week ago sounded like ‘planes flying over dropping bombs’, says Kavera resident Tabitha Ahsin, who lost the roof of her home that night.
Feb ‘volatile’ weather month
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is being warned to be prepared as the nation nears the height of cyclone season following a week of challenging weather conditions.
Resident ‘lucky’ to escape damage from flash flood
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
Extreme flash floods on Friday from tropical depression TD05F affected low lying areas, wetlands and surrounding properties around Rarotonga. Affected residents were yesterday assessing the damage, some thankful the water did not enter their homes.
