Afternoons for Thursday 7 May 2009

1:06 PM.Our thoughts go out to the police this afternoon in Napier, particularly the friends and family of the slain officer. Audio

1:10 PM.Mike Rose from Auckland chooses this anthem from the southern U.S. band Lynyard Skynyrd. Audio

1:20 PM.Welcome to Pauatahanui on the shores of the Paramata harbour. Today this pleasant little spot is an oasis of calm. Audio

2:06 PM.The re-organisation of Auckland into a supercity has been the impetus for talk by disgruntled local body politicians. Audio

2:30 PM.A farmer has joined forces with an earthmoving contractor to create a gold mine to see them through the recession. Audio

2:45 PM.Ana Tapiata talks with kuia about a programme which supports Hutt Valley locals into health professions. Audio

3:10 PM.We hear from Ant Timpson, the director of 48 hour film fest. Also epic TV series The Govenor making a comeback. Audio

3:30 PM.In Canterbury we look at the region's upcoming rugby talent through the eyes of one of sport's stalwarts. Audio

3:45 PM.Over the last million years, our planet has experienced several major ice ages. Audio

4:06 PM.With Jock Anderson and Alison Mau. Audio

4:35 PM.With Jock Anderson and Alison Mau. Audio