Rousing reception for Royals in Rotorua

Draped in woven Maori cloaks, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given a spine-tingling greeting to the New Zealand town of Rotorua and the final day of their tour today.

It was to ancient song and powerful haka that the royals walked towards the meeting house at lakeside Te Papaiouru Marae this morning.

It will be the last day of their tour across Australia, the Pacific and New Zealand before they leave for home.

In sparkling weather - the best they've encountered in New Zealand so far - the pair were gifted korowai, traditional Maori woven cloaks, by the people of Te Arawa, honouring Meghan's impending motherhood and the significant of female ancestors.

They passed through a procession of children and elders, before taking their shoes off to step into the meeting house.

Starting his speech in Maori - with clear pronunciation - Prince Harry thanked his hosts, saying the cloaks would be treasured by his family.

He then led a song, singing all of the words to "Te Aroha" in Maori.

The royal couple were to attend a lunch, including a traditional Maori steamed hangi meal - with their hosts, before departing to the national kiwi bird hatchery.

There they'll get to name a pair of the rotund, flightless birds and meet conservationists protecting the species.

The royals will also take a public stroll through the town's gardens, go walking through a redwood forest and meet with the local mountain biking community before departing the country.