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It is "inevitable'' that New Zealand will ditch the monarchy and become a republic, Sir Don McKinnon says.

The Duchess of Cambridge can't put a stylish foot wrong with thousands of fans snapping up items from the royal wardrobe.

In anticipation of the arrival of Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton and their son Prince George, we take a look at images tracing the history of royal visits to NZ.

Images of royals in NZ over time.

The sharp fashion money is on Kate Middleton stepping out in items from top NZ labels Emilia Wickstead, World or Karen Walker this month.

Plunket is in the hotseat after breaching its own infant safety guidelines by installing Prince George's child restraint back-to-front in the royal limo.

A US consulate worker in the Solomon Islands accused of smuggling clothes from a neighbouring Pacific Island nation into William and Kate's hotel room has been banned from official engagements.

Premium NZ lamb, beef and seafood - from Waiheke Island in the north to Dunedin in the south - will be laid out for the the royal media pack tomorrow.

Meeting a royal has meant a few extra lessons for a group of young students in Central Otago.

Towns on the royal tour are getting ready for an international spotlight that promises to boost the promotion of New Zealand.

Should you happen to come into royal contact, UK etiquette expert William Hanson has some tips to help you act more like a toff.

Royal fever will look less like a fairytale and more like a celebrity Twitter feed when the new generation of the British monarchy arrive in New Zealand next week, a media specialist says.

A Massey University author was surprised to hear Prince George would be getting his book as a memento when his parents visit Cambridge next weekend.

John Key has branded criticism of the release of royal routes as "nonsense", and the man responsible for the remarks "an idiot".

Public displays of affection by Prince Charles, a possible boycott and a fashionista who prefers Princess Diana "thinner" - barrels of ink documented every detail of the last big royal tour.

Arriving with an entourage of 11 helpers at the reported cost of $1 million a day, is the royal visit worth it?

Meeting the royal family can be as easy as wearing something eye-catching.

It's time to get your flags at the ready, with the route maps for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's New Zealand tour revealed today.

There is no guarantee Prince George will take home a Buzzy Bee, as his father did 30 years ago.

Ellena Tavioni remembers being stunned the moment she saw Kate Middleton step out in one of her Pasifika dresses.

Wills and Kate will be put to work on former America's Cup matchracing yachts in Auckland next week.

William, the Duke of Cambridge, made his first visit to NZ as a 9-month-old baby. His public outings are the stuff of legend, but less known are the times he met and played with Kiwi kids.

On the eve of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to New Zealand next month, with little Prince George, Jane Phare remembers another much-anticipated April arrival of a young royal couple and their baby, 31 years ago.

New Zealanders expecting specially made souvenirs to commemorate next month's visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely to be disappointed.

It was more than 30 years ago but Angelique Reweti still vividly remembers the moment she met a young Diana, Princess of Wales.

He is the go-to man for anyone wanting to organise official events - and they don't come much bigger than a royal tour.