Heavy rain hastens mosquito eradication efforts in Cook Is

Recent heavy rainfall in the Cook Islands is adding urgency to efforts to eradicate potential mosquito breeding sites.

Health officials say the country is free of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and zika which are present in some neighbouring countries.

But a six-monthly programme is underway to identify sites where mosquitos could breed.

Jo O'Brien talked to Tutaka programme co-ordinator Charlie Ave.