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Promise Queen kept until the very end

A long life of duty has come to an end.

Ten facts about Queen Elizabeth II

From her education to a knack for imitating others - 10 facts about an extraordinary life.

Focus Live: Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 and tributes are flowing in for the longest-reigning monarch. Video / NZ Herald

'A lifelong devotion to duty': A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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

The formal steps ahead for Charles after instant shift from queen to king

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

Live: 'Thank you Ma'am': Rotorua joins world in mourning death of Queen Elizabeth II

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

Uber creep: Woman's scary experience with food delivery driver

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

Focus: Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96

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

Joint effort to launch careers for Anahera

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

Taking a stand: Rural community unites against ram raids and crime

Reporoa locals raise $40,000 for new Community Patrol vehicle to fight crime.

Put road tyres on a mountain bike and hey presto it's cyclo-cross

It's huge in Belgium and now NZ bikers are taking the sport of cyclo-cross seriously.

Opinion: Lack of women running for local body elections part of bigger problem

Opinion: Less than 0.05 per cent of the region's population is standing for a council.

Preload with a good plan before you party

Taupō Police officer says alcohol takes away teens' good decision-making ability.

Learning opportunities for Māori Language Week 2022

Have a go at te reo, ako (learn), whakarongo (listen), or waiata (sing).

'Significant concern' as fewer women running in Bay of Plenty elections

'They see the impact of social media, the swipes, the hatred and misinformation.'

Corn fritters for rainy afternoons with the family

Celebrate Indonesia Independence Day with spicy corn fritters.

Anti-reo Māori complaints at hockey game drowned out with waiata

A nearby kura kaupapa heard the complaints and decided to take action.

'He is just so loved': NBA star Steven Adams' nephew has AIMS Games debut

The 12-year-old bounds across the court, shoots and scores and is nearly six feet tall.