Prince Harry's army haka coach Warrant Officer 2 Brent Pene said the royal had done well given the time he had to practice.

A reunion with a matron from his old school and a lesson in keeping a stiff upper lip were on Prince Harry's agenda in Christchurch yesterday.

Prince Harry then visited a very soggy University of Canterbury campus to cheers from hundreds of students who braved thunderstorms and hail to catch a glimpse of royalty. The prince was escorted into the Matariki building to speak directly with Student Volunteer Army members, including co-founder Sam Johnson.

Prince Harry had an emotional reunion with his former boarding school matron in Christchurch today. The prince remembered Vicki McBratney right away.

Prince Harry visited a very soggy University of Canterbury campus today to cheers from hundreds of students who braved thunderstorms and hail to catch a glimpse of royalty.

Prince Harry on his first visit to Christchurch met with masses of excited royal fans lining the streets of Cashel Mall, shaking hands, gushing over babies and posing for pictures.

Prince Harry charmed his way into the hearts of many southerners on the second leg of his royal tour. After spending his first day in the capital, Prince Harry ventured south, first visiting Invercargill before heading to Stewart Island. Source:GovernorGeneralNZ/YouTube

In a candid interview on Stewart Island, Prince Harry revealed he would love to settle down and have children right now.

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Prince Harry has arrived in a very wet Wanaka for some private time, after leaving Stewart Island this morning.

Stewart Island pub quizmaster posts cheeky photo of prince as he experiences island life in the raw.

Prince Harry charmed his way into the hearts of many southerners on the second leg of his royal tour.

Prince Harry arrived at Invercargill Airport with crowds waiting to catch a glimpse of the flame-haired royal.

Prince Harry’s Auckland visit next weekend includes a reception with emergency services and disaster relief organisations at Government House in Epsom.

Prince Charles couldn't hide his delight yesterday as he chatted happily about the arrival of his new granddaughter, admitting: "I really was hoping for a girl."

Prince Harry has received his first ever hongi on arrival to New Zealand.

Hurricanes' captain Conrad Smith presented the royal with a jersey for himself and something smaller for his one-week-old niece, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

Prince Harry has arrived at Government House in Wellington this afternoon for his official welcome.

This is Prince Harry's first visit to New Zealand and it follows a month-long military secondment in Australia.

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For the next week the country will play host to one of the more popular royals on his first official visit and the locals are getting excited.

From setting up pest traps to catching a tram, performing the haka, riding a waka and watching Super Rugby, Prince Harry's trip to New Zealand, which kicks off today, will certainly be varied.

Royal rugby espionage! You can't be too careful with Prince Harry taking in tonight's Super rugby match in Wellington, warns Wynne Gray.

New parents Prince William and Kate Middleton have politely asked members of the paparazzi to respect their privacy.

Hundreds of Prince Harry's admirers, some with signs saying "Marry Me Harry" and "His Royal Hotness", lined up to meet the uniformed prince.

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An excited young fan of Prince Harry asks him to marry her - he said he'd get back to her after she went for his lips. Watch the embarrassing lunge.