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NIWA climate scientists studying the diaries of an early English missionary stationed in the Far North have found the oldest surviving long-term instrumental weather records made in New Zealand.

Across the northern North Island, soil moisture levels have generally remained the same or increased slightly when compared to this time last week.

NIWA scientists are tapping into nature’s archives to understand our abrupt climate changes.

On the North Island, soil moisture levels have generally remained the same or increased when compared to this time last week.

Tropical Cyclone Winston is showing some signs of weakening as of this morning, now located about 600km southeast of Vanuatu’s southernmost islands.

NIWA meteorologists continue to monitor the progression of Tropical Cyclone Winston.

Changes in soil moisture levels across the North Island vary when compared to this time last week, with a mixture of both increased and decreased moisture.

Niwa meteorologists continue to cast a watchful eye over two strengthening tropical cyclones in the South Pacific.

A weekly update describing soil moisture across the country to help assess whether severely to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

NIWA meteorologists are monitoring the potential for ex-tropical cyclones to affect New Zealand early next week.

NIWA’s climate scientists are working to improve seasonal climate forecasts.

A weekly update describing soil moisture across the country to help assess whether severely to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.