More than a thousand people lined the Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Rd outside the Amisfield Winery and spilled along State Highway 6 by the Lake Hayes reserve to wait for the royal motorcade.
The Duke of Cambridge was as interested in sampling the delights of New Zealand famed Central Otago wine region as he was in hearing about it.
Chatting casually about their children in the pews of St Paul's Cathedral, the Duchess of Cambridge and Robyn Madden had much to talk about.
An emotional Huirapa Upoko David Ellison says meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was ''one of the best moments of my life''.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are greeted by well-wishers in Dunedin.
The glasses are polished, the menu decided, the lawns have been cut and the boat has been shined.
An emerald Duchess and her dashing husband turned on the glamour in Waikato today.
Aucklanders turned out in their thousands today to catch a glimpse of glamour royal couple the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Budding entrepreneurs from Wakatipu High School hope tomorrow's visit to Queenstown by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will directly benefit children with cancer.
In the spirit of goodwill, a Royal walking cane given to a Karitane farmer and Maori translator more than 80 years ago, might be returned to the Royal Family.
The attendance of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has attracted a full house for this year's Palm Sunday service at St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.
An adoring crowd of fans has greeted Prince William and his wife Catherine on their arrival in Blenheim this morning.
''The eyes of the world will be on Central Otago wine this weekend,'' Central Otago Pinot Noir chairwoman Lucie Lawrence said ahead of this weekend's royal visit.
Prince William got a laugh or two with his speech and gave a few insights into his young son's sleeping habits at a state reception at Government House in Wellington this evening.
The royal couple have been given a personal tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre's collection of vintage planes by Sir Peter Jackson.
All Black captain Richie McCaw is looking forward to catching up with his mate the Prince this weekend.
Ten New Zealand babies are going to grow up with stories of how they played, shared toys and held hands with the future king.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be just half a metre away from deadly rocks when they ride the adrenalin-fuelled Shotover Jet as part of their trip around the country.
The parents of 8-month-old Eden Alve hope she will share her toy bunny, named George, with the newest royal heir to the throne during a special playdate tomorrow.
Prince William, his wife Catherine and baby George breezed into the capital on a strong southerly and seem to have charmed everybody they met.
