Midday Report

Queen Elizabeth the Second has died at the age of 96 at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland.

The Crown has transferred to King Charles III who has automatically become New Zealand's Head of State.

In the United Kingdom, crowds gathered outside royal residences - laying flowers, and keeping vigil.

RNZ correspondent Olly Barratt is outside Windsor Castle and spoke to Māni Dunlop live.

RNZ reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Māni Dunlop about what she's been hearing from people in Dunedin.

The Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who visited Turangawaewae marae many times and had a close relationship with the Kiingitanga.

The Kiingitanga, one of the country's most enduring political institutions, was founded in 1858 with the aim of uniting Māori under a single sovereign.

Queen Elizabeth II personally signed into law the Waikato Raupatu Settlement Act 1995 - the only New Zealand legislation given Royal Assent in person by the Queen.

Kiingi Tūheitia says the act is significant in the life and history of our nation and is held in the highest regard by the Kiingitanga as honouring a Queen to Queen relationship.

Kiingitanga chief of staff Te Ngira Simmonds spoke to Māni Dunlop about the relationship with the British Monarch.

RNZ reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to Māni Dunlop about what people have been saying about the Queen's death in Ōtahuhu, South Auckland.

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 there will be a 96 gun salute starting at 6pm on the waterfront in front of Te Papa.

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 Elizabeth II is being remembered for her life of duty and service.

Andrew McRae reports on today's developments.

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 Zealand's Head of State.

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Midday News for 9 September 2022

The police commissioner Andrew Coster has responded to findings of widespread and often illegal photographing of children and adults. 

He said such intelligence was useful for preventing crime.

The global food crisis exacerbated by Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine is long-standing says aid agency Oxfam.

It says there are underlying failures in the unequal global food system, which must be resolved for people and planet.

Oxfam Aotearoa Kaiwhakahaere or executive director Jason Myers spoke to Māni Dunlop.