Life And Society

The Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro has honoured the passing of the Head of State. 

Dame Cindy asked the public to join together this evening to mark the Queen's lifetime of service.

In Wellington… Audio

Flags in New Zealand are at half-mast, and condolence books are being placed in public buildings throughout the country.

New Zealanders have shared tributes after waking up to the news.

Queen… Audio

The world is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second, who has died at the age of 96 at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland.

The Crown has transferred to King Charles the third, who is now New… Audio

The Queen has died, aged 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the UK's longest-reigning monarch.

Former Prime Minister and constitution expert Sir Geoffrey Palmer met the Queen on a number of occasions.

He… Audio

Queen Elizabeth the second was patron to five New Zealand organisations, including groups which covered her life long interests in horse racing and the armed forces.

Queen Elizabeth died today aged… Audio

Queen Elizabeth's most important visit to Aotearoa came in 1953.

It marked the first time a reigning British Monarch had set foot in the country.

The occasion was a focus of intense celebration, but… Audio

Whanganui District Councillor Josh Chandulal-Mackay describes himself as a young monarchist and was deeply saddened by the death of the Queen.

The 27-year-old told Joe Porter he believes New Zealand… Audio

Queen Elizabeth the second, Britain's longest reigning monarch, has died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Members of the public have been gathering there, and at Windsor Castle and… Audio

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.

She was the longest serving UK Monarch in history.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

Eighty-six-year-old Whangarei woman Shirley Faber is a lifelong supporter of the Queen.

She told RNZ reporter Joe Porter she became a monarchist as a child. Audio

Jacinda Ardern has given a media conference after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. She was the longest serving Monarch in history.

Correspondent Henry Riley spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

The sun has risen in NZ and flags are at half mast after Queen Elizabeth II.

Reporter Rosie Gordon spoke to Corin Dann from outside the British High Commission. Audio

Jacinda Ardern has released details about the next steps after the death of the Queen.

There will be a memorial in the United Kingdom, followed by another in New Zealand. The Prime Minister and… Audio

The Queen has died, aged 96.

Queen Elizabeth II was the UK's longest-reigning monarch.

The Crown passes immediately to her son and heir Charles, who will officially be known as King Charles III.

… Audio

The Queen has died, aged 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the UK's longest-reigning monarch. 

The Crown passes immediately to her son and heir Charles, who will officially be known as King Charles III.

… Audio

The Queen has died, aged 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the UK's longest-reigning monarch.

The Crown passes immediately to her son and heir Charles, who will officially be known as King Charles III.

The… Audio

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the… Audio

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the… Audio