Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children are now using their official royal titles. Following her christening on March 3, 2023, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor was using the title of a princess. "I can confirm that Princess Lilibet was christened on Friday, March 3, by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev. John Taylor," the spokesperson said in a statement. Under protocols established by King George V in 1917, the children and grandchildren of a sovereign have the automatic right to the title HRH and prince or princess.

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With his unmistakable rasping voice, Sir Rod Stewart is one of the most iconic rock stars of all time, but that doesn't stop him from giving back to those who need it most. Just weeks after the 78-year-old stunned members of the public by paying for people to have hospital scans amid the rising number of people on Britain's National Health Service (NHS) waiting lists, Stewart has offered to pay for a fan to receive pioneering treatment for a rare genetic disorder. Attending a charity auction for mental health charity, My Black Dog, in Canary Wharf, the ' Forever Young ' hitmaker met 20-year-old Abi Evans, who has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which leaves her unable to walk.

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Monday, 20 March 2023, 6:00AM DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka is turning one and celebrations have started!   Lorna Riley, has recently enjoyed her own weekend staycation at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, to celebrate the completion of her chemo journey! After her celebratory weekend away, she's now giving someone else the chance to have the same experience!   To be into win, all you have to do is let us know what you're celebrating at the moment! It can be big or small, but something that deserves a staycation! By entering, you're in the draw to win a staycation at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka!   Staycations are closer than you think! With Easter coming up, base yourself and your family at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka and enjoy all there is to do in the regi on and central Auckland!   Plus, if you want to check out the DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka for yourself, they are inviting everyone to join them on Sunday 26th March, to help celebrate their first birthday at the hotel with food, music, and fun activities for the whole family!   Finalise bookings and get further information at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka   T&Cs apply .

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Friday, 24 March 2023, 10:03AM the podcast on All The Chasers we played this week in one podcast! Can you beat Toni, Jase & Sam and win the cash?  Take your Radio, and Music with you LISTEN NOW LISTEN NOW

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Friday, 24 March 2023, 5:33PM the podcast on We give away an awesome prize - a wedding! Toni's got everything you need to know about David Beckham's personal trainer. Sam's back with Weak News, and we reflect on the week with our Journals. 00:30 Wedding giveaway 04:10 David Beckham's trainer 06:42 Sam's weak news 28:30 Journals Take your Radio, and Music with you LISTEN NOW LISTEN NOW

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Sunday, 26 March 2023, 6:00AM We want to send YOU on a whirlwind trip for two to Visa Wellington On a Plate on the second weekend of May. Visa Wellington On a Plate returns from 5 - 21 May 2023. This culinary celebration showcases the incredible range of talent and produce that the Wellington region has to offer. Get set to eat curious and explore more than 100 festival events and pop-ups, alongside over 130 dine and cocktail Wellington creations. From the Kāpiti Coast to Wellington City, through the Hutt Valley, and over to the Wairarapa - you'll never be far from delicious this May.

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Music legends Elton John and Dolly Parton have teamed up for the very first time to release an upcoming song together. Sir Elton John announced the collaboration at his Oscars viewing party last week, where he raised over £7.5million for his charity - the Elton John Aids Foundation. 'Elton is a massive fan of Dolly,' a source told The Sun. 'She is a gay icon, after all.' Reportedly, after hearing that Dolly wanted to work with him, he immediately jumped at the opportunity. In December, Dolly announced she was working on a cover of Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, for her upcoming album and had reached out to him for a duet.

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Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 10:38AM Eurythmics member Dave Stewart made his daughter's American Idol audition a sweet dream for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. Dave shocked the panel of judges when he joined his daughter Kaya to play the guitar during her Idol audition. "Oh wait what? Say the backup musician is who?" said judge Lionel Richie in surprise as the "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" singer walked out with his guitar behind his daughter. "Oh my God, blast from the past!" Perry said before the pair performed an original song, "This Tattoo," that they wrote together.

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Thursday, 30 March 2023, 10:28AM the podcast on What Sam had thought was a stye turned out to be something worse - resulting in last minute surgery before his trip to Australia. Toni's hosting the NZer of the Year awards tonight - we want to know who you want to win. Plus, we ask - did you get married to your partner quickly after meeting? 00:30 Retelling your good stories 07:40 Toni's dress hemming 11:10 Sam's eye surgery 14:50 Quick turnaround marriages 28:20

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/shows/breakfast-with-toni-jase-sam/breakfast-catchup-podcast/sams-last-minute-eye-surgery/

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Saturday, 1 April 2023, 6:00AM Coast weekends are brought to you by Waitaki NZ, who have generously given us a weekend for two to give away!   Included in the weekend giveaway is:   Flights for two ex Auckland or Wellington   Two nights' accommodation for two at Casa Nova, Oamaru   $100 voucher for Cucina Restaurant   A Premium Pass to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.   From Moeraki to Omarama, discover the diversity of the Waitaki district!   Find out more and plan your autumn escape to the beautiful Waitaki district.

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Abba's long-term guitarist, Lasse Wellander, has died following a short battle with cancer. He was 70. Lasse, who played on the band's biggest albums and toured with them between 1975 and 1980, died early on Friday 'surrounded by his loved ones', his family said. Wellander's family shared the news in an emotional tribute on Facebook: 'It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep. 'Lasse recently fell ill with what turned out to be cancer that had spread, and early on Good Friday he passed away surrounded by his loved ones .

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/abbas-guitarist-lasse-wellander-has-passed-away/

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Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato delighted fans when they shared the wonderful news they welcomed their new daughter, Cielo Yoli Rose Bublé, together last month. But now the dad-of-four has shared some not great news ... hinting that he might quit music soon. Speaking on That Gaby Roslin Podcast, the Canadian crooner revealed that he's "not loving" his career as much as he should and wants to spend more time with his wife and their children Noah, nine, Elias, six, Vida, four, and Cielo.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/michael-buble-says-he-is-close-to-quitting-music-to-instead-be-a-full-time-father/

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Thursday, 8 September 2022, 3:57PM Calling all white chocolate lovers; this will make your day ... Nescafé Café Creations has announced it is releasing two new Milkybar-inspired coffee flavours! And we have no doubt the union of Nescafé and the creamy deliciousness of Milkybar chocolate will be a match made in heaven. Nescafé White Choc Mocha is a blend of rich, creamy coffee and smooth white chocolate with a thick velvety froth. While Nescafé Gold Choc Mocha combines a decadent coffee blend with a smooth caramelised white chocolate flavour and a layer of creamy froth.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/trending-now/you-can-now-get-milkybar-coffee-in-new-zealand-and-it-looks-delicious/

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Congratulations are in order for Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo! The celebrity couple have revealed the exciting news that they are expecting their third child together. The Victoria's Secret model showed off her growing baby bump in a silk floral dress as she joined the Maroon 5 singer - with whom she already has daughters Dusty, five, and four-year-old Gio - for lunch in Santa Barbara. The 34-year-old beauty previously admitted she was keen to have more children one day but had no set plans in place.

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Friday, 9 September 2022, 6:15AM Following the tragic news Britain's beloved Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed New Zealanders' deep sadness, describing Her Majesty as a monarch with an unwavering sense of duty. "I know that I speak for people across New Zealand in offering our deepest sympathy to members of the royal family at the passing of the Queen. To us she was a much admired and respected monarch, to them she was a mother and grandmother," Ardern said.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-pays-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-behalf-of-kiwis-following-her-passing/

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ABBA are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their iconic ABBA Gold album in style! The Swedish superstars have announced they will be releasing a special anniversary edition of the album on September 23 in a variety of formats, including new gold vinyl and cassette editions and a picture disc configuration. First released on September 21, 1992, the collection is one of the most successful releases in music history, with more than 32 million sales worldwide. It is the second highest selling album of all time in the UK, spending more than 1,055 weeks on the Official UK Albums Chart, making it the longest-running album in the Official Albums Chart Top 100 ever.

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Earlier this year, Sir Rod Stewart received praise from around the world after he got down and dirty with a shovel and some gravel to fix potholes near his home. However, authorities were less than impressed with the 'Maggie May' singer. Donning his finest high-vis vest, the legendary rocker filmed himself shovelling grit from a lorry into a large number of potholes after an ambulance had a burst tyre and other cars were 'bashing their cars up' due to the damaged road. Speaking to the camera, he said: "I'm repairing the street where I live as no one can be bothered to do it.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/rod-stewarts-wins-with-his-pothole-filling-campaign-as-council-promises-him-a-new-road/

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While a few days have passed since Olivia Newton-John died at the age of 73, Sir Barry Gibb has finally broken his silence to pay an emotional tribute to his good friend. Taking to social media, the Bee Gees singer, who performed many times with the Grease star, shared a photo of the pair singing together at a UNICEF gig in 1979. Alongside the picture, he wrote: "I'm devastated by the loss of my dearest friend Olivia Newton-John. "We lived through the same journey growing up in Australia and relishing every moment of it.

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Taika Waititi and Rita Ora are in New Zealand! The British pop star was spotted at Queen Sally's Diamond Deli in Wellington's Lyall Bay, smoking "thin ciggies" and enjoying the eatery's playlist. A customer, who wished to remain anonymous, said Ora was spotted at the quaint cafe by the beach "asking other customers for a lighter". Cafe staff confirmed that the 31-year-old singer paid a visit yesterday afternoon. They said "she was very lovely" and "seemed to be enjoying the Beyoncé song we were playing at the time".

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Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 10:36AM Coast's Epic '80s Exam is ramping up this week, as we get closer to that $8,000 question! How's your knowledge of musical money? Here is how the Coast announcers scored: Jason Reeves: 9/10Toni Street: 7/10Sam Wallace: 9/10Lorna Subritzky: 10/10Jon Dunstan: 6/10JT: ?/10 Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you LISTEN NOW LISTEN NOW

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/music/coast-music-quiz/money-on-my-mind-music-quiz/

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Angela Lansbury, the big-eyed, scene-stealing British actress who kicked up her heels in the Broadway musicals Mame and Gypsy, solved endless murders as crime novelist Jessica Fletcher in the long-running TV series Murder, She Wrote, and delighted us all as a singing teapot in the animated classic Beauty and the Beast, has died. She was 96. Lansbury died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from her three children. She died five days shy of her 97th birthday. Lansbury won five Tony Awards for her Broadway performances and a lifetime achievement award.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/beloved-actress-dame-angela-lansbury-has-died-aged-96/

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Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 9:31AM Locals in Morgan County, Alabama may be forgiven for assuming a local police officer is actually Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The law enforcement officer went viral for his striking resemblance to the Hollywood star after a picture of him was posted on social media two weeks ago. According to the Facebook post, a member of the public personally requested to meet the officer "that people says looks like 'The Rock'." "Lieutenant Fields was happy to swing by the Hartselle Walmart to see him.

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Friday, 14 October 2022, 9:51AM Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you LISTEN NOW LISTEN NOW

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Following his revelation last week that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Sir Dave Dobbyn has thanked fans for their support. Opening up about his diagnosis on Facebook, the Kiwi musical icon said: "I have felt a little shaky for a while now and in July I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease." The 65-year-old musician said the diagnosis has given him a "wider appreciation of life". ‌"Of late I have a tremor in my right hand which gives my guitar playing a new kind of twang. I have to do what I love, so it's business as usual and on with the show, singing all the way.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/sir-dave-dobbyn-thanks-fans-for-their-support-after-revealing-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-disease/

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Want to be left breathless by The Corrs? Well, we have your chance to see them live! With over 45 million album sales worldwide, The Corrs are returning to Australia for an exclusive one night only performance. Fill in the entry form below to get in the draw to win this incredible trip – it's as simple as that! One lucky entrant will score the INCREDIBLE prize, including: Flights Accommodation Transfers Concert tickets for two - located on a covered deck overlooking the concert amphitheatre with an uninterrupted view of the stage.

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In March last year Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rocked the royal family and divided people around the world when they sat down for an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. And now the Duchess of Sussex has broken her silence on the royal rift once again. Speaking in a new lengthy interview with The Cut, the 41-year-old former actress revealed the full extent of the breakdown of the relationship between Harry and Prince Charles. She said it is taking "a lot of effort" to forgive the royal family and her own estranged family.

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Six years after his passing, David Bowie fans are set to see rare and never-before-seen footage of the illustrious performer in a new documentary, Moonage Daydream. And to celebrate the upcoming film, a new remix of the rocker's 1983 hit 'Modern Love' from the soundtrack has been released! "This version is a unique mix starting with the isolated piano motif from the track, building up into the chorus before ending on the a cappella backing vocals offering an insight into the individual elements that create the classic we all know and love," Bowie's site said.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/a-new-remix-of-david-bowies-modern-love-has-been-released/

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