As the highly anticipated Royal Tour to NZ starts to wind down, we reflect on the pictures that document the Duke and Duchess' time here.

Traditions are a good thing, but some traditions are exclusionary and no longer serve our needs, writes Savage, from the Campaign for Kiwi Head of State.

Surrounded by empty lots and raw new buildings in Christchurch's partly rebuilt city centre, the Duchess of Cambridge's eyes welled with tears as she spoke.

Clad in the colours of Canterbury, the Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to the people of Christchurch yesterday in a red and black ensemble by the Italian brand Luisa Spagnoli.

While Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead jogged around Auckland's Viaduct, her most famous client was getting ready to board a flight to the city.

Four years after his last meal at John's, Prince William appears to have had a demotion in the kitchen at Premier House.

The Duke and Duchess play cricket in Latimer Square, and former New Zealand stars Sir Richard Hadlee and Debbie Hockley spoke to the couple before the royals took up a bat and ball.

Time spent with families of CTV earthquake victims and a game of cricket with young enthusiasts were highlights of the final day of official activities on this royal tour.

Kate has shared some details of how little Prince George has found his trip to New Zealand - and how his mum is helping him stick to his routine.

The royals visited Forsyth Barr Stadium where 8000 people were gathered for the Regal Rugby Fun Day.Meanwhile, Prince William has finally had a win against wife Kate. The duke's little rippa team beat the duchess's 30-20. Not even the support of All Black great Richie McCaw could get them over the line.

A photograph of Prince George at Plunket's royal play date is the subject of a wrangle over ethics after it was posted on the internet by a British magazine in an apparently altered form.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Calm down and carry on - reports a second royal baby could be in the offing appear premature.

It was a handful of glass marbles that drew the attention of the most famous woman in the world to a star-struck Auckland boy.

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.

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

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

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."