Precious McKenzie was even asked to write in a special celebration book, handed to the Queen for her platinum jubilee this year.
King Charles III has a big fortnight ahead as he straddles the roles of both son and King, writes Joy Reid.
1News' Melissa Stokes says the mood is surprisingly upbeat, but sombre days are to come.
It was the first time that the quarrelling younger royal generation had worked together publicly since the Sussexes stepped aside from royal duties in 2020.
September 2022.
Nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed this morning.
Charles automatically became King when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday (NZT).
Prince William and Kate made a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry and Meghan.
Those who lost their lives were from the The Nature Photography Society of New Zealand.
Outpouring of love, sorrow and gratitude at Buckingham Palace has soared above and beyond expectations, writes Jordyn Rudd.
Phil Mauger is likely to become Ōtautahi's next mayor, a Q+A Kantar Public Poll suggests.
All Black Sevens hold out Argentina in their quarter-final in Cape Town, while the Black Ferns Sevens are far too good for Ireland.
Despite many ups and downs, Queen Elizabeth is being remembered fondly in Fiji, writes Barbara Dreaver.
Hard-working halfback scored 21 points in her last game for Canterbury as her side comfortably beat Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup final.
The Housing Minister acknowledged that the Government is continually working to see what it can do better.
The two brothers have had an icy relationship for the past two years with Harry moving to the US in 2020.
Dignitaries gathered in the capital on Sunday to proclaim Charles as King of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau.
It followed the Proclamation of Accession ceremony for King Charles III at Parliament.
Q+A's Whena Owen meet a Wellington photographer who, along with his father, shared a personal connection with Queen Elizabeth II.
The mutli-use arena - known as Te Kaha - is expected to be completed by April 2026.
A group of royal enthusiasts took their pups for a walk to honour the late Queen through her favourite breed.
The Queen ordered goods from neighbourhood store owners and contracted nearby handymen to fix her radio or TV, Anna Burns-Francis writes from Scotland.
Glenn Sutton said he wanted to have a bit of fun and support the events industry after a tough few years.
The group on board were part of a wildlife photography group and had chartered the boat.
1News' Kim Baker Wilson spoke with some older New Zealanders to see what the loss of the Queen means to them.
Overnight the Queen's body will be driven the six-hour journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
The coffin of the late monarch is beginning a six-hour road journey to Edinburgh.
Rehearsals have been taking place for when the Queen's coffin arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
