The All Blacks are switching it up this weekend as they face England.

The squad named to play at Twickenham is largely different to the one that played Japan, with only three players keeping their role.

Beauden Barrett will start at first five-eighth against England, taking over from Damian McKenzie who’s previously worn the number 10 jersey.

Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that McKenzie’s been given a fairly long leash this year, and he’s just been a bit to erratic.

He said that Barrett’s experience will be invaluable, and perhaps a little more consistent.

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Another treatment to help people to manage the symptoms of menopause is available from today.

Estrogel will now be available for those requiring oestrogen to meet rising demand for hormone replacement therapy.

The other funded patch option is in global short supply.

Menopause specialist Dr Linda Dear says Estrogel will make a massive difference for patients, doctors and pharmacists.

She says having another option out there means we're not so dependent on patches anymore, which is good news for a lot of people.

Pharmac funding's also taking effect for a suite of new treatments, for various cancers and other medical conditions.

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Communities in Eastern Spain have been devastated by flooding that's killed at least 158 people.

Rescuers are now searching for bodies.

The Valencia region has been the hardest hit, with widespread destruction to roads and railways.

Europe correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge there were some warnings about strong rainfall.

But, he says, people are saying there should've been more of a response when the rain fell, to alert people to get off the roads and get to higher ground.

McAviney says the region had been experiencing a severe drought for months, and water was unable to seep into the hard, dry earth.

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A free trade deal with the Middle East countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council has come at the right time for exporters.

The FTA's expected to provide a sizable boost to the annual $3 billion of two-way trade.

If treated as one country, all six countries —including Saudi Arabia and the UAE— would be New Zealand's seventh-largest export destination by value.

Former trade negotiator Charles Finny told Ryan Bridge the timing couldn't be better.

He says the demand for exports into China is slowing down and there's uncertainty ahead of the US election.

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You can't say you care about and want to hear from people with so-called 'lived experience' and then dismiss them when you don't like what they say.

Everyone knows he doesn't have a PHD in mental health studies. Settle down, Sally.

He looked to me to simply be riffing his opinion. So what?

Props to the Mental Health Foundation and the Minister who've both handled their responses well. Giving kudos to Mike for his incredible work for Kiwi kids while also pointing out the fact there's research out there which doesn't support his view of the world.

Is there really a big deal here outside of Labour trying to score a hit job 'cause they're pissed King bashed them at the last election?

Also, what's worse for mental health in this country? Mike King going on a booze rant or Labour spending $1.8 billion on mental health and delivering not a single new acute mental health bed in five years?

What's, to use terms they love, more 'dangerous' for our 'vulnerable Tamariki'?

It's not Mike King, that's for sure. We can have all the experts, researchers, academics and politicians in the world writing essay after essay, at great expense, explaining our mental health problems - and it's fine that they do.

But what they will never deliver is anything like the practical, grassroots, counselling sessions and awareness Mike King has for our kids.

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of November, a new trade deal has been struck between New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council - what does it mean for our exporters, and how hard would negotiations have been? Former NZ trade negotiator Charles Finny speaks to Ryan.

A new look All Blacks team are set to face England over the weekend - how are the All Blacks expected to go? Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson joins the show.

Pharmac is funding new hormone replacement therapy medication from today - what sort of difference will it make for those going through menopause? Dr Linda Dear from Menodoctor speaks to Ryan.

Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Another season of sport, another season of sideline abuse.

Police are investigating a serious assault made on a female football coach in September.

The Ellerslie FC volunteer was attacked by a male supporter of the opposing team following an under-10s game.

Northern Region Football CEO Laura Menzies told Ryan Bridge a sideline attack is an absolute extreme.

She said in most cases this type of behaviour is perpetrated by those on the sideline, and while it’s not always the parents, they can take action against them if they behave inappropriately.

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What could have been a win for the Democrats has become a bit of a storm in a teacup.

The Trump campaign received a huge amount of backlash after a comedian suggested that Puerto Rico is a floating island of garbage.

Joe Biden responded to the comments on a Zoom, saying that Puerto Ricans are good, decent, honourable people, and the only garbage he sees floating out there are Trump’s supporters.

US correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge the White House says Biden was calling the racist language garbage, not Trump supporters.

However, he says that even Kamala Harris has distanced herself from the comments, saying she disagrees with any criticism of people based on who they vote for.

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