New Zealand
Aucklanders remember Queen Elizabeth II on news of her death
Aucklanders are the mourning the death of the Queen. Our reporter Finn Blackwell has been talking to some of them. [embed]… Video, Audio
Tributes from world leaders as Queen Elizabeth II dies, aged 96
The Queen's first Prime Minister was Winston Churchill. Her last, and 15th, was Liz Truss who she swore in earlier this week. She's met countless world leaders in her 70 year reign and touched many… Video, Audio
What happens to new NZ money after Queen Elizabeth?
The closest most of us ordinary Kiwis will come to the Queen, will be via the money we carry in our pockets, purses or wallets. But now that Queen Elizabeth's no longer New Zealand's head of state… Video, Audio
Church service for Queen Elizabeth II in Wellington on Friday
Back home now and a special church service is being held in Wellington. Our reporter Lauren Crimp joins us from there now. [embed]… Video, Audio
NZ journalist in London describes mood at Buckingham Palace
The UK is waking up as a nation in mourning. Crowds of people have gathered outside Buckingham Palace, laying floral tributes. The streets were crammed with people after the news broke on Thursday… Video, Audio
Flags half-mast around NZ, condolences for Queen Elizabeth II
We may be half a world away from the UK, but the death of Queen Elizabeth has been keenly felt in New Zealand. Flags in around the Capital flew at half mast this morning, and condolence books set up… Video, Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern remembers Queen Elizabeth II
Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern talks to Lisa Owen about Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Friday morning (NZ time), after 70 years as Britain's monarch.
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St Matthew's in the City rings bells for Queen Elizabeth II
Auckland's St Matthew's in the City has commemorated the Queen today by ringing its tenor bell 96 times in Her Majesty's honour. The bells rang out over Auckland first thing this morning, at midday… Video, Audio
People across Aotearoa mourn Queen Elizabeth II
People across the country have expressed great sadness and admiration for Queen Elizabeth in the wake of her death. British expats have painted a picture of the mood back home, while Kiwis have… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern, Governor General pay tribute to Queen
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called the Queen "extraordinary". Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. [embed]… Video, Audio
Sir Jerry Mateparae remembers Queen Elizabeth II
The former Governor General and former high commissioner in London, Sir Jerry Mateparae, talks to Lisa Owen about his memories of Queen Elizabeth II. Audio
Cecilia Hurly remembers family connection to Queen Elizabeth
Seventy years ago, Princess Elizabeth was staying at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya when she received news of the death of her father, King George VI. Cecilia Hurly's grandparents owned the hotel and… Audio
Royal expert in US remembers Queen Elizabeth II
Victoria Arbiter is a royal commentator and author. She's now based in the United States where she says people are also mourning the death of the Queen whose reign spanned the terms of 15 US… Audio
Hello Magazine royal editor describes 'surreal' news in London
Emily Nash is the Royal Editor at Hello Magazine. She told me it had only been a few months since the Queen's much talked about platinum jubilee skit with Paddington Bear .... And news of her death… Audio
Aucklanders at Town Hall sign Queen's book of condolence
Aucklanders are heading to the Town Hall to sign a book of condolence for the Queen. Auckland mayor Phil Goff says it's an opportunity for people to express their aroha and sympathy. Katie Todd is at… Audio
Older New Zealanders remember a young Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen has reigned for 70 years - and for many of us - she's the only Queen we've known. There are others who remember her coronation - and have followed her life with great interest ever since… Audio
Former NZ journalist remembers working with Queen Elizabeth II
Former New Zealand journalist Simon Walker worked as the Queen's communications secretary for the Golden Jubilee when she celebrated 50 years on the throne.
He was heading to an evening function when… Audio
Legal body condemns Kiribati govt over judiciary moves
The New Zealand Law Society has raised its concerns at the Kiribati government's suspension of its three remaining Court of Appeal judges.
Leopard seal sunbathes on Petone Beach
Lower Hutt locals got a large and somewhat furry surprise as they walked on Petone beach this morning.
A leopard seal decided to park up for a nap, and while it seemed relaxed, there was concern… Video, Audio
Scientists, astronomy fans head to Otago to find meteorite
Amateur enthusiasts and scientists alike are doubling down on efforts to find an elusive meteorite that crashed to earth last week - probably on farmland between Middlemarch and Outram in Otago.
So… Video, Audio