12 February 2012 - 11:55 pm NZ time
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With Lisa Bridson - Mother owed tens of thousands in child support from her child's father, Mark Henaghan - Otago University law faculty and Jim Bagnall - Coalition of fathers. (25′39″)
Save the Children's International CEO Jasmine Whitbread on how the relief effort's going in Pakistan, and trying to counter donor fatigue. (15′13″)
Tony Blair has his book released today and the fallout from the cricket game fixing scandal. (7′10″)
Scottish Percussionist Colin Currie is known for his energetic performances of works by today's leading composers, and has appeared with many of the world's key orchestras. (30′48″)
An Uncommon Tale of Friendship and Food, written by Janice Marriott and Virgina Pawsey. Reviewed by Rae McGregor and published by HarperCollins. (4′51″)
Website investigates company that posted phony reviews and new Apple announcements. (14′32″)
Founder of Ozharvest, a nonprofit food distribution system that picks up good perishable food from events, supermarkets and corporate functions and delivers it to those in need. (14′01″)
Today Simon reviews Spartacus. (8′43″)
09:05 Shake up of child support rules
Lisa Bridson, a mother owed tens of thousands in child support from her child's father; Mark Henaghan, Otago University law faculty; and Jim Bagnall, from Coalition of Fathers.
09:20 Pakistan relief effort
Save the Children's International CEO Jasmine Whitbread on how the relief effort's going in Pakistan, and trying to counter donor fatigue.
Jasmine was the first person to be appointed to this role, in March this year. Save the Children is the world's leading children's rights organisation, with operational programmes in more than 120 countries.
09:45 UK correspondent Kate Adie
10:05 Colin Currie - Scottish percussionist
Scottish Percussionist Colin Currie is known for his energetic performances of works by today's leading composers, and has appeared with many of the world's key orchestras.
He updates his Twitter page regularly, and posts links to video and his blog.
10:30 Book Review with Rae McGregor
Common Table: An Uncommon Tale of Friendship and Food by Janice Marriott and Virgina Pawsey
Published by HarperCollins
10:45 Reading
The Grullo by Susy Pointon
An aging Hokianga 'cowboy' tangles with 'Valkyries', horses and an old mate's latest accessories. (Part 2 of 2, RNZ)
11:05 New Technology with Nigel Horrocks
Website investigates company that posted phony reviews
Tongue in cheek artwork suggestions on adapting phones for emergencies
Fox news columnist on FM radio proposal
11:20 OzHarvest
Ronni Khan is a woman on a mission to eliminate food waste by redistributing what's being thrown out by restaurants and shops.
11:45 TV Reviewer Simon Wilson discusses Spartacus
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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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