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.

In honour of the royal visit, Danielle Wright tracks down the best of British in Auckland.

Big-name Kiwi labels have been mum on whether they have supplied the Duchess of Cambridge with any creations but it is expected the royal visitor will appear in NZ-designed outfits.

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

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.

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".

New Zealand officials organising next week's royal visit have rejected reports by British media that publicity for events during the tour gives a "manual for terrorists, nutters and fixated people hoping to harm them". The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their 8-month-old son Prince George will spend 10 days in New Zealand from Monday.

Prime Minister John Key has had his offer of a home-cooked meal at his family home in Auckland's exclusive Parnell turned down by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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.

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.

It's a daunting job planning a party for a Duchess - especially when her parents are in the events' business.

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

From a canoe to a calabash, weird and wonderful gifts to the Queen from Commonwealth countries will be going on display.

A luxurious Queenstown lodge has been booked for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to have a romantic royal escape.

Sorry girls, Prince Harry is officially off the market.