ABC Radio Australia has returned to the island of Rarotonga on 91.5FM for the first time in a decade. A new FM transmission service marks the latest milestone in the expansion of the broadcaster’s footprint, which has nearly doubled in the past two years.

The launch with the support of the High Commission in the Cook Islands and some of Rarotonga’s cultural, political and business leaders as guests had a meet and greet with ABC Radio Australia’s Nesian Footy presenter Tinirau Arona, who has Cook Islander heritage.

ABC International Head Claire M. Gorman said:

“We are thrilled to have ABC Radio Australia back on-air in Rarotonga, as part of our ongoing commitment to expand our FM transmission footprint. This year has been a tremendous period of growth for ABC Radio Australia, with the addition of nine new transmission locations across the Indo-Pacific region and we’re looking forward to welcoming additional locations in the coming months.”

Manager of Audio Output and Strategy Justine Kelly, who manages the ABC Radio Australia network, said:

“After almost a decade off-air, we warmly welcome communities across Rarotonga to return to the ABC Radio Australia family. We invite new listeners to meet our incredible lineup of programs and presenters who bring high-quality content to our audiences every day and we look forward to connecting Rarotonga and the Cook Islands with stories from right across the Pacific.”

If you’re in the Cook Islands you can listen on 91.5FM. In the Pa Enua, and elsewhere in the Pacific you can hear via internet streaming, 24-hour FM stations in your area, or catch up with full episodes on ABC Pacific online.