13 February 2012 - 12:11 am NZ time
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The former CEO of Telecom speaks out on the current state of the company. (18′42″)
Is it time to change the tv ratings system to take into account the growing number of people who use PVR's such as Tivo and MySky? We hear from Brenda Leeuenberg (project director of NZ On Screen) and Rick Friesen (executive director of Television Broadcasters Council). (13′35″)
Latest news from the Asian region. (11′10″)
Dr Peter Brugger is a Swiss neuroscientist at the University Hospital in Zurich. He has been attempting to stimulate a particular part of the brain to trigger out-of-body experiences in otherwise normal, healthy subjects. (21′32″)
'One Day In May' by Catherine Alliot. Published by Michael Joseph. Reviewed by Louise O'Brien. (4′06″)
With Sean McKenna. (10′57″)
Joseph Romanos raises some concerns about behavior on the cricket pitch. (8′36″)
With Te Radar and Elizabeth Easther. (12′38″)
09:05 Bird on a Wire - Theresa Gattung
Telecom's former chief executive has written her memoir. Theresa Gattung was appointed CEO of Telecom in 1999 at the age of 37 and lead the company through massive change for seven years. She is now the chairman of Wool Partners International and has a fashion store in California stocking New Zealand designer labels.
Bird on a Wire: The Inside Story From a Straight Talking CEO by Theresa Gattung
Published by Random House
09:20 TV Ratings system
Is it time to change the television ratings system to take into account the growing number of people who use PVR's such as Tivo and MySky.
Brenda Leeuenberg, project director NZ On Screen, online showcase of NZ television and film; and Rick Friesen, executive director of the Television Broadcasters Council which represents the four major television broadcasters.
09:45 Asia correspondent Phil O'Sullivan
10:05 Out of body experiences - Dr Peter Brugger
Dr Brugger, Swiss neuroscientist of the University Hospital in Zurich has been attempting to stimulate a particular part of the brain, to trigger out-of-body experiences in otherwise normal, healthy subjects.
10:30 Book Review with Louise O'Brien
One Day in May by Catherine Alliot
Published by Michael Joseph
10:45 Reading: Duet by David Hill
A teenage blues guitarist finds himself falling for the lovely flautist he's playing a duet with in the youth orchestra. (Part 5 of 10)
11:05 New Music with Sean McKenna
Artist: Amal Murkus
Album: Amal
Song:Hkaye (A Tale) (3'13")
Video: Heyake
Artist: Lepisto & Lehti
Album: Helsinki
Song: Helsinki (4.00)
Video:Vainajalan Tango
Artist: Calexico (www.casadecalexico.com)
Album: Carried to Dust
Song: Victor Jara's Hands (3')
Video: Calexico covering 'Alone Again Or' by Love
11:30 Sports commentator Joseph Romanos raises some concerns about behavior on the cricket pitch
11:45 Week That Was with Radar and Elisabeth Easther
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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.
The man who returned the Daleks to Dr Who, screenwriter Robert Shearman talks to Kathryn about why he wanted to bring back the time travelling Doctor's most persistent enemy and make the Daleks far more menacing than ever before. Robert Shearman is a writer, playwright, and director - and will be in New Zealand next month for Writers and Readers week at the New Zealand Festival of Arts.
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