Meghan Markle
Royal revelations prompt a pile-on
Even before it screened here, the latest fly-on-the-wall royal TV documentary prompted a pile-on from pundits here who are hostile to Meghan and Harry. Audio
Markle warned about British tabloids
The Duchess of Sussex says she was warned about the British tabloids before she married Prince Harry. Meghan Markle spoke to ITV for a documentary Audio
Story of the Day for 2 October 2019
Favourite fodder of the tabloids Meghan Markle is our story today. Audio
Duke and Duchess of Sussex reveal baby’s name
Social media has been sent into a frenzy, following the announcement of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son's name - Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Video, Audio
Young Tongan singer Emily on why Pasifika youth are misundertood
Emily Muli is a young Tongan RnB singer who's rubbed shoulders with the British royal family, gone viral on YouTube, and wants to clear up some misunderstandings about young Pasifika people. Video, Audio
Meghan Markle coverage turns nasty
The media tide has turned against the new Duchess of Sussex, with many negative stories in recent weeks. Kensington Palace has made the rare move of issuing a statement on one of the rumous. Audio
Making steamed pudding with Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle had a quick lesson in the art of making steamed pudding when she visited Te Papaioru Marae in Rotorua. Audio
Emotional powhiri welcomes Royal couple to Rotorua
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received a powerful powhiri at Te Papaiouru Marae, before bestowing new names on two kiwi chicks at the National hatchery at Rainbow Springs. Video, Audio
Miserable weather follows Royal couple to Auckland
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend a reception at Auckland Museum tonight. Reporter Jessie Chiang has the latest. Video, Audio
Meghan beats Harry in classic NZ gumboot-throwing comp
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Auckland today where Meghan smashed her husband in a kiwi classic - gumboot throwing before spending the day roaming the city of sails. Logan Church… Video, Audio
Kate Sheppard quoted in Duchess of Sussex' speech
The Duchess of Sussex has quoted Kate Sheppard in a speech congratulating New Zealand for leading the world on women's rights. She and the Duke, Prince Harry, were hosted by the Governor-General Dame… Audio
Bronywn Kelly: cup of royal tea at Maranui Cafe
Gearing up for a royal morning tea on Monday is Wellington's Maranui Cafe in Lyall Bay. Co-owner Bronwyn Kelly talks about the preparations. Audio
Wellington mayor on where to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Wellington mayor Justin Lester has tips on where to be to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Wellington today. Audio
NZ's finest foods being prepped for Royal dinner
Crayfish, paua and beef are all on the menu for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they dine at Government House next week - our reporter Logan Church visited the kitchen to see how preparations are… Video, Audio
Duchess of Sussex Meghan opens Polynesian exhibition with hongi
Meghan Markle has attended the opening of a 'Oceania' exhibition - featuring items from New Zealand and Polynesia - in her first royal solo outing since marrying Prince Harry.
1.9 billion thought to have watched royal wedding
1.9 billion people are estimated to have watched Prince Harry marry Meghan Markle. From the celebrity guests, impassioned sermons, and stunning musical numbers, to the small personal touches, there… Audio
Over-egging the wedding
The media kept telling us all how excited we all were about this weekend’s royal wedding. But few people were at the same fever pitch as parts of our media. Audio
Liz Mitchell: royal influence on wedding fashion
How soon will it be before there are knockoff copies of Meghan Markle's dress? Designer Liz Mitchell looks at the influence of royal weddings on wedding dress fashion in NZ. Audio
Royalty winning new young fans in NZ
Alice O'Connell is the editor of the New Zealand Woman's Weekly. It's been around now for 86 years and although times have changed royalty is still a constant favourite among readers. Audio
Dickie Arbiter on the Royal Wedding
Dickie Arbiter is a former Palace press secretary and has been royal commentator for decades. He's seen a few royal weddings in his time and gives his view on the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan… Audio, Gallery