The day was arranged after Alex won Scion's Ngā Huarahi ki Te Ao Award at a science fair.

'We loved you, Ma'am,' The Sun wrote on its front page.

As news of the Queen's death was announced, rainbows appeared at Windsor and Buckingham.

Racing in Britain for the rest of Thursday and Friday would be suspended.

'Behind closed doors, she's our grandmother, it's as simple as that.'

Prince Harry was still on the plane at the time of the monarch's death.

'I think New Zealand has been a better place with her as our head of state.'

Celebrities across the pond and beyond are heartbroken over the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth II visited Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty several times over the years.

What happens when the British monarch dies is planned years in advance.

"It's a national tournament and they were up against the best in the country."

The trust's number of clients is more than 20 times higher than before Covid-19.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on death of Queen Elizabeth II. Video / NZ Herald

Charles, at 73, is the oldest person to become monarch.

Queen's first visit to New Zealand was heralded with a harbourside artillery salute

A long life of duty has come to an end.

Queen Elizabeth II has died and her eldest son, Charles, is now the King

Prince Charles became king immediately upon her death but coronation may be months away.

The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Rotorua four times

'I was so shocked about what was happening, I was kind of a little bit frozen.'

Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96. Video / Getty / AP / NZ Herald

Education is the key for this 18-year-old wahine toa.

Near the western end of Lake Rotoiti lies a small island.

Upholding the principles of Māori data sovereignty is crucial, group finds.

Mokopuna proud of helping her kuia into aged care.

'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'

Community cases, hospitalisations and deaths are all declining.