Afternoons for Thursday 14 June 2012

1:20 PM.Sharon Holt from Hamilton nominates ' Perfect ' by Fairground Attraction. Audio

1:20 PM.Maruia situated in the Buller region of the upper South Island, along the Shenandoah Highway 65 kilometres south of Murchison. Audio

2:10 PM.Seventy years today, US marines landed in Wellington in what was called a "friendly occupation" by the locals. This was six months after war broke out in the Pacific. They were stationed at camps… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Snow caves have saved the lives of many outdoor adventurers around the world who have been caught out by sudden storms or avalanche in the high country. Audio

3:10 PM.For aspiring Kiwi opera singers, there's a well-trodden path to high-level training in the UK. But some choose to go in another direction. Justin Gregory met up with Amelia Berry and Rachelle Pike at… Read more Audio

3:23 PM.It's a steep climb from Riwaka to the top of Takaka Hill, and an even steeper climb from Golden Bay. But at the top of the hill popularly known as Marble Mountain, is Canaan Downs - a magical spot… Read more Audio

3:32 PM.Last time London hosted the Games was in 1948, just after the War - there were amazing stories, a Dutch sprinter Fanny Blankers-Koen, 'The Flying Mum' (she was a 30 year old mother of 3) won 4 gold… Read more Audio

3:44 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio

4:08 PM.Topic 1 - The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at its record low of 2.5 per cent. Topic 2 - Compared to Europe's economic woes, New Zealand has a far lesser case of the same ailment but is… Read more Audio

4:34 PM.Topic 1 - As compared to the late '60s, hit pop songs today are more often written in a minor key and with a slightly slower tempo. Topic 2 - It's been reported today that the organiser of Miss… Read more Audio