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 completed a windy 40 minute waka journey, becoming the first royal to paddle the Whanganui River. Harry got out of the waka and gave a big thumbs up to the crew, later admitting he was "absolutely knackered." "That's my exercise done for the day." The Prince was given a specially carved hoe (paddle) to help his efforts, carved by the kaiurungi (waka steerer)

Harry admitted to having one weak - or bald - spot. When one woman told him he was just like his father he replied "I'm losing my hair like him."

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

Prince Harry is welcomed to Putiki Marae.

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.

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

Prince Harry took part in the Stewart Island quiz night last night but he could not recall that Ginger Spice was the first Spice Girl to leave the girl group.

Finding her way in the world will not be easy. Libby Purves offers her heartfelt advice.

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.

Prince Harry went on a royal walkabout in Wellington after touching down at 2.30pm yesterday afternoon. The bachelor prince was in town and all the single ladies knew it.

Prince Harry is in town, ladies. Form an orderly line.