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.

Lili Reynolds began her day getting treatment for cancer and dreaming of meeting a princess.

The Duke and Duchess meet locals in the town of Cambridge, in Waikato.

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.

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.

Aucklanders turned out in their thousands today to catch a glimpse of glamour royal couple the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. As the royal couple arrived at the Viaduct Basin, a few heavy showers of rain poured down on the thousands of people lining the dockside. Some were resplendent in Union Jack coloured clothing and others wore Williams and Catherine face masks.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been welcomed to Auckland's Viaduct Harbour with massive cheers and a downpour.

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.

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.

The royal couple were greeted with a rockstar reception as the small town of Blenheim turned red, white, and blue to welcome the famous regal visitors today. Up to 5000 people queued five-deep, waved Union Jacks and raised smartphones and tablets to get a glimpse of the famous pair. There was a real sense of community, like an upbeat version of Anzac Day. Some royal commentators remarked it was the biggest turnout for a royal visit by a provincial centre since Charles and Diana.

The royal couple arrived at Seymour Square, Blenheim and met 10 veterans and paid their respects to the fallen World War one soldiers. Children hoping to see the glamorous pair sat on top of their parents' shoulders, while other people chose to take a perch in some of the larger trees around the square.The royal couple have been given a personal tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre's collection of vintage planes by Sir Peter Jackson.

Kate's famous smile charmed thousands of royal fans in Marlborough today, but for one World War II veteran meeting the "lovely'' Duchess was extra special.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the state reception at Government House.

The royal couple were greeted with a rockstar reception as the small town of Blenheim turned red, white, and blue to welcome the famous regal visitors today.

The royal couple have been given a personal tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre's collection of vintage warplanes by Sir Peter Jackson.

A little girl does a twirl for the Duchess in Blenheim. Courtesy of YouTube/GovernorGeneralNZ