It finally happened: the Duchess of Cambridge wore a design by Emilia Wickstead, her New Zealand-born designer favourite.

Her dimpled smile, luxuriant locks and elegant outfits have drawn the widespread admiration of Kiwis this week.

A diamond silver fern brooch gifted to the Queen more than 60 years ago was originally organised under a shroud of secrecy.

It's usually Richie McCaw that everyone wants to know about in the moments after a big game or public appearance.

Day seven of the royal tour started with much excitement - news emerged that baby George might have a sibling on the way.

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

It wasn't quite "rugby, racing and beer", but the Royal couple got a real taste of New Zealand in the deep south today, with rugby, jet-boating and wine.

The Royal couple have been taken on a jetboat ride on the Shotover River, blasting by rocky outcrops, skimming around boulders, and speeding through narrow canyons.

Duchess of Cambridge visited Rainbow Place, her first solo outing on the royal tiki tour. Wonderful vegetables visible are candy carrots in flower pots to be eaten at an extravagantly laid out Mad Hatter-themed tea party at the Hamilton children's hospice. This is Catherine's first solo outing on the royal tiki tour and it's a cause close to her heart.

Did Prince William drop a hint that Prince George may soon have a brother or sister? The Royals have arrived in Dunedin continuing the Royal tour, but yesterday the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Cynthia Read, who made the fine lace shawl that was New Zealand's gift to George on his birth, during their visit to the New Zealand town of Cambridge on Saturday. "You might have to make another one soon,'' William told her.

The Duke and Duchess are in the South Island today where they will taste wines, and ride on a jet boat.

Hans Gitmans had just emptied his pool for end-of-summer maintenance when he got a phone call from Government House.

If monarchy has any meaning, surely its meaning is constitutional? The coverage suggests not, writes Morgan Godfery. "There's something about power and prestige that makes our politicians weak at the knees."

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.

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.

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.

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.