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Dick Van Dyke has shared the secrets to his long and happy life, saying exercise has helped him live into his late 90s. The 'Mary Poppins' icon has been performing on screens since 1955 and will turn 99 in December this year. And while the Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning star is still sprightly in his old age, he says there are only a few tips he can think of to help others reach their late 90s.

Rolling Stone has unveiled its list of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time, sparking both enthusiasm and debate among country music fans. The ranking celebrates the genre's rich history and diverse styles, featuring timeless classics alongside contemporary hits. At the pinnacle of the list is Dolly Parton's "Jolene," recognized for its enduring appeal and Parton's prowess as a singer, songwriter, and storyteller.

One of Auckland's most iconic department stores on Queen Street could be shutting shop for good. Staff of Smith & Caughey’s were informed today about a proposal to close its Queen Street, Newmarket, and online operations in early 2025, affecting the jobs of 240 employees. The New Zealand company was founded in 1880 by Marianne Smith, who was later joined by her husband William Smith and brother Andrew Caughey.

Magic Breakfast host Mark McCarron recently interviewed legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor, who took listeners on a deep dive into his world of music, memories, and the magic of live performances. As Taylor prepares for another tour to New Zealand - a country that holds a special place in his heart - Taylor shares insights into his creative process, his profound connection with the audience, and even reveals the one song he would play if his life depended on it.

Paul McCartney has shared that he is "so happy with" Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird'. The Beatles legend took to Instagram on Thursday to praise Beyoncé's "magnificent version" of his 1968 hit. "I am so happy with @beyonce's version of my song Blackbird," McCartney wrote in the post, alongside a black-and-white photo of him and Beyoncé.

In celebration of Elton John's birthday on March 25th, we want to mark the occasion by discussing the best songs the Rocketman has released in his illustrious career. Below, Magic Breakfast's Mark McCarron ranks his top five favourite songs from Elton John: A love song beyond compare, with Bernie Taupin's lyrics perfectly capturing that tingling feeling when we meet someone special. "It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside." Plain and simple. And beautiful! 4.

On Friday evening (15 March), we became aware of claims that MediaWorks had been subject to a cyber security incident. The claims relate to data from website competition entries. Last night, all current competition entries were moved to a new secure database. We take our data security seriously, and the technology team is investigating the potential incident with the support of external experts. We apologise and will provide more information as it becomes available.

Murray sits down with Daniel O'Donnell and talks about his upcoming New Zealand tour. Daniel O'Donnell Interview with Murray 00:00 / 13:54

Billy Joel has returned to the Grammy Awards to perform on their stage, 20 years since he was last invited. The 'Piano Man' brought his wife Alexis and their two daughters: Della Rose, 8, and Remy Anne, 6, out to the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles where he performed his newest song 'Turn the Lights Back On'. It marks 17 years since he last released a single, and had previously said he retired from songwriting altogether, not long after the release of his 1993 album 'River of Dreams'.