Afternoons for Thursday 22 December 2011

1:08 PM.Phil O'Brien from Wairarapa has chosen Summertime by Brian Wilson. Audio

1:16 PM.A tropical island paradise where there are few people but many hidden dangers. There is no township here, no post office or general store. Nor is there a petrol station, a butcher, a baker or any… Read more Audio

2:08 PM.They're having a white Christmas at the Pukaha Mount Bruce wildlife center in the Wairarapa. A second snowy white kiwi chick has hatched at the kiwi nursery. Audio

3:07 PM.Weta Digital is one of the most innovative visual effects studios in the world with Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Avatar and Rise of the Planet of the Apes on its CV. Audio

3:22 PM.New Brighton Silver Band have been taking carols to the suburbs for over 20 years, but it's the first time they've come to Sage Forest's neighbourhood. Audio

3:32 PM.How a Dunedin resident became an advocate for the rare velvet worm. Audio

3:48 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio

4:07 PM.Topics - Child, Youth and Family admits its handling of a case involving the abuse of a nine year old was unacceptable. New Zealand's external deficit widened markedly in the September quarter as… Read more Audio

4:37 PM.Topics - Investment in transport is the route to economic growth according to Auckland Mayor Len Brown who has just arrived back from a fact-finding trip to China. The number of schools in financial… Read more Audio