Afternoons for Thursday 14 May 2015

1:10 PM.George Truby from the Gisborne region has chosen Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross. Audio

1:14 PM.Rebecca reports on the weather in Lower Hutt. Audio

1:20 PM.The little village that turned into a booming town while the dam was being built by the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. The dam is now operated by remote control, and Otematata is a small and… Read more Audio, Gallery

1:45 PM.Wellington Train Station now closed until further notice. Audio

1:58 PM.Wellington Train Station closed. Civil Defence advise information is available at getprepared.org.nz/status. Petone railway line and esplanade under water. Audio

2:08 PM.An update on the road closures around the Wellington region. Audio

2:10 PM.As you'll be very aware if you live in the lower part of the North Island torrential rain, thunder and lightening is causing all sorts of chaos. Audio

2:12 PM.Melanie Phipps is near the Paekakariki Railway Station. Audio

2:20 PM.Rev Murray Elliot, reflects on the 50th anniversary of the country's first interdenominational chapel at Taranaki hospital. Audio

2:45 PM.A further update on road closures and alternative travel arrangement suggestions. Audio

2:50 PM.Kapiti residents in Wellington urged to find accommodation in the city. Travelers heading back to Wellington urged to stay where they are and find alternative accommodation. Traffic is at a stand… Read more Audio

2:55 PM.Today's feature album is the first solo record from one of our best known, and best loved performers, Christchurch singer-songwriter Bic Runga. Audio

2:58 PM.Updates from communters regarding traffic on the Wellington Region roads. Audio

3:08 PM.The latest information about road closures and traffic jams in the Wellington Region. Audio

3:10 PM.Our expat today is Mark Smythe who is an LA-based kiwi composer. Audio

3:20 PM.Latest road conditions. Wellington north-bound commuters to stay where they are. Porirua Emergency Operations Centre has been fully activated. Porirua residents urged to stay at home unless absolutely… Read more Audio

3:28 PM.George is in his car at Pukerua Bay and gives us an update on his trip so far. Audio

3:32 PM.Brad recounts his trip into Wellington, the traffic and this morning's weather. Audio

3:38 PM.Acting Wellington Highway Manager for New Zealand Transport Agency Neil Walker urges people to avoid travel if possible. Audio

3:40 PM.The latest on the weather in Raumati. Audio

3:45 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio