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Today on the Thursday Wire, Joe Wickins speaks to Tracy Morison, the President of ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa, about the government's plan for a funded national abortion telehealth service.

Alex Wierzbicki is producing the show for the first time! He explores how a move to Phase 3 of the Omicron response could impact hospitality workers and business owners. He interviews Jamie Freedman, President of the Auckland Branch of Hospitality New Zealand, and John Crocker, the National Secretary of Unite Union, about this and the wider impact of Omicron on the hospitality sector. 

As Aotearoa experiences a record breaking heatwave, scientists involved in the 'Moana Project' have recently launched a marine heatwave forecast system for the country. The Moana project is funded by the Ministry of Business and Employment and is currently providing short range forecasts for up to 7 days of where and when marine heatwaves are likely to occur, for selected coastal sites around New Zealand. Aneeka speaks to Dr. Robert Smith, a lecturer in physical oceanography for the department of Marine Science at the University of Otago and an oceanographer for the Moana Project, about this heatwave and what it means for the country's marine ecosystems. 

Today on the Wednesday Wire, Christina Huang hosts for the first time!

Jemima Huston has her weekly chat with the ACT Party's Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden. They talk about teachers being considered essential workers, and international students entering the country.

Christina looks into the recent developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. She speaks to Associate Professor Jim Headley from the University of Otago about the political background of the crisis. She also talks to Professor Robert Ayson from Victoria University about Aotearoa's role in de-escalating the situation.

Aneeka speaks to Dr Robert Smith from the university of Otago about the current marine heatwave, and its implications for iwi, a sustainable seafood industry, and research efforts.

And finally, Christina speaks to Dr Alice Mills, a Criminology professor from the University of Auckland, about intimate partner homicide statistics and domestic violence in Australia and New Zealand.

Today on the Tuesday Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Manukau Ward Councillor Efeso Collins about running for Auckland Mayor in this year's local elections and his campaign policy to make public transport free in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Emily Bell investigates what it is like to rent a house in New Zealand as a univeristy student. She speaks to three students from across the country, Green Party renting spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick, and a spokesperson from Renters United about this ongoing issue. 

Finally, Jemima chats to University of Auckland Associate Professor Kerry Gibson to discuss the impact of social media on youth mental health.