04 February 2012 - 3:58 pm NZ time
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From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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Fijian New Zealander Nina Nawalowalo talks about how her parents cross cultural love story inspired her latest play Masi, which premieres at the New Zealand International Arts Festival.

Nina Nawalowalo rehearsing Masi. Photograph by Philip Merry.
American businessman and blind adventurer Mike May was totally blinded at age three from an explosion of calcium carbide. At the age of 46 he regained partial sight after cornea transplants and pioneering stem cell procedure. He runs the Sendero Group which employes many blind people and assists those with disabilities by using technology.

Mike speedskiing totally blind. Image copyright Mike May.
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