Prince Harry has drawn comparisons to Paul Scholes with a top-class volley highlighting his appearance at The Cloud this afternoon.

New Zealand's eight days of Royal excitement are over, with the formalities of Prince Harry's first "amazing trip" to New Zealand all wrapped up.

Harry was generous with his time, running up to half an hour late for his main walkabout in Downtown Auckland where a huge crowd were waiting to catch a glimpse.

Prince Harry scored the winning goal in the 5-a-side match at the Cloud in Auckland today. Here are some highlights from the game.

As Prince Harry awaits his boarding call, Steve Braunias peers over our new favourite royal's shoulder and steals a look at his secret diary.

Prince Harry has pushed home the links between the royal family and New Zealand on his final night in the country.

The prince’s haka put the seal on a visit that showed us a new side of him and helped rebuild his family’s mana.

Prince Harry has paid tribute to emergency SAR teams at a reception tonight, as well as New Zealand's skill at rugby. Read Harry's full remarks here.

Prince Harry will leave tomorrow having well and truly won over many Maori, including Dame Tariana Turia.

Earlier Prince Harry visited Middlemore spinal unit where he was welcomed with a speech by Sir Colin Meads. Rugby stars Keven Mealamu and Jerome Kaino presented the prince with an All Blacks jersey which had "P Harry" and the number 15 on it, at the end of his visit to the spinal unit.

A very wet Prince Harry walked in to the school hall at Southern Cross Campus in Mangere this morning. The playful prince gave an exaggerated shake to get the rain off his navy blue suit much to he delight of the kids.

A casual Prince Harry has arrived at TYLA (Turn Your Life Around Foundation) with his sleeves rolled up and is broke the ice with the residents over rounds of scissors, paper, rock, then pool and table soccer.

Prince Harry shows all the signs he's ready for fatherhood, says lad-turned-dad Martin Daubney.

The captain of the waka Prince Harry paddled yesterday offered to provide a list of ladies - but warned him that Whanganui's women might be too much to handle.

Letters from Prince Charles to government ministers were finally published after a 10-year legal battle to keep them from public view, opening debate on whether the Prince overreached into political affairs.

A ginger-haired fanatic wanted to kill Prince Charles in the hope that redhead Prince Harry would become king, a UK court has heard.

As Prince Harry's travels around New Zealand continue, it has become clear this is his Redemption Tour - his job application, so to speak, writes Claire Trevett.

Prince Harry was a star royal when he visited Whanganui today, the locals turned out in the wet weather to welcome him to their city.

Prince Harry greets the waka crew at the Putiki slipway in Whanganui. Video by Stuart Munro.

Prince Harry is welcomed to Putiki Marae.

We've had Prince Charming, caring Harry, earth-brother Harry - and yesterday we got GI Harry.

Prince Harry visits Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North. Photos by Mark Mitchell.

Prince Harry performs a haka with NZ Army personnel during his visit to the Linton Military Camp, near Palmerston North.

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.