The tiny Waikato town of Tamahere has been through some tough times since a fiery coolstore explosion killed a firefighter and injured seven others.

When William and Kate arrived in Waikato yesterday, they brought a warmth and generosity of spirit that won over some of their toughest critics.

Diana devoted much of her time to people suffering from Aids. Kate does the same with children's hospices. The cause might be different, but the actions are very much the same.

Thieves carried out a jewellery store smash-and-grab on the royal tour route just hours before yesterday's parade.

When Lee Thomson met the Duchess of Cambridge today at Rainbow Place, she wanted to know if royalty also need to eat all the vegetables.

The Duke and Duchess made a special appearance during their tour of Waikato to open the new Avantidrome, the National Cycling Centre of Excellence.

The Duke and Duchess were in Waikato where they met with locals from the town that bears their royal name, Cambridge.

Royal supporters in Cambridge are making the most of today's festive atmosphere.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be waking with sore heads on Monday morning after they attend an exclusive wine-tasting event during the royal tour.

One of eight young brown kiwi added to a North Auckland farm sanctuary yesterday has been named after Prince George.

If the Duchess of Cambridge could compete in an Olympic sport it would be sailing, she revealed to three young sailing stars.

It was as tense as the real America's Cup: there were equipment malfunctions, claims of sabotage and bickering over the crew.

We would have seen far more on television but there is something about the briefest glimpse of real life that you never forget, writes John Roughan.

Whatever the reason for the global celebrity of Britain's royal house, we are very fortunate to be a part of it.Scenes such as this, of Prince George getting close to little Eden Alve at the Plunket get-together at Government House in Wellington.

Aucklanders turned out in their thousands today to catch a glimpse of glamour royal couple the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. And it is Catherine who can claim bragging rights over her husband Prince William, as she left him in her wake during a spectacle race around Waitemata Harbour aboard two Team New Zealand boats. Watch some of the highlights of the days events.

Aucklanders turned out in their thousands today to catch a glimpse of glamour royal couple the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

What else to do in the City of Sails but jump on a boat and race with Team NZ crew? But team manager Grant Dalton warns he's been told to let the Duchess win.

No matter how entertaining and likeable the touring royals might be, this is surely no basis on which to assess the appropriateness or otherwise of monarchy, writes Toby Manhire.

William and Catherine were greeted as rock-star royalty in Marlborough yesterday - filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson even bringing out his smartphone to capture the occasion.

Laughing and playing with a curtain cord, baby Leila Grenside had the world's media aflutter when she was mistaken for Prince George watching his parents' welcome to Government House in Wellington.

Black and silver fern motifs: you couldn't get more symbolic of New Zealand than that, with the Duchess of Cambridge opting for both at last night's state reception at Government House.

Millie Elder-Holmes has some new ink: a vintage Johnny Depp tattoo now covers her leg.

At first it seemed that the tall man mooching along beside the Duchess of Cambridge on the royal tour had plummeted from the apple of NZ's eye to chopped liver.

Prince William and Kate continue their royal visit in Auckland. For all the latest news on the Royal visit check out our live blog. Follow Life & Style on Twitter and Facebook.

Prince William has formally met Prime Minister John Key and Opposition leader David Cunliffe tonight, telling them it was good to be back in New Zealand.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were guests of Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife Lady Janine at the reception for 200, Prince William got a laugh or two with his speech and gave a few insights into his young son's sleeping habits at the state reception at Government House. Courtesy GovernorGeneralNZ/YouTube.