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Do you feel like you've tried everything to fall pregnant but nothing seems to help? You've tracked your cycle, timed sex perfectly, switched up your diet, seen all the specialists but it still hasn't happened... While most fertility podcasts focus on current tips to help you fall pregnant, Your Journey to Fertility covers the latest scientific research - but we also go deeper into your mindset, your subconscious & the more "woo-woo" ways you can support your body & your baby. There are coun ...
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Welcome to the "WPO Journey into Academia" podcast, where Women Professors of Ophthalmology (WPO) share inspiring stories, career insights, and advice for women in academic ophthalmology. Hosted by Drs. Cat Burkat and Thasarat Vajaranant, this series brings you engaging conversations with accomplished women professors who have shaped their academic careers while balancing personal growth and professional development. Supported by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUP ...
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Tauranga businesses are furious about what they label harsh outdoor dining fees following a tough winter. They've been waived for the rest of 2024, but in the new year businesses must pay an annual charge based on outdoor dining area. In Mount Maunganui it will be $150 per square metre used, which compares to Auckland, where the highest fee is $154…
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Dr. Carol L. Shields: Dr. Shields is a leading ocular oncologist, currently serving as the Director of Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and a professor of ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University. With an impressive bibliography of over 2000 scientific reports, her work has significantly influenced the field of ocular oncology, particular…
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There’s an argument in favour of setting a maximum term for Supreme Court Judges. A report from New Zealand Initiative suggests the Supreme Court is getting an exaggerated view of its role and straying into Parliament's domain. Former ACT MP and lawyer Stephen Franks says there's been grumblings about it among some lawyers. He told Ryan Bridge that…
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About the Guests: Dr. Jane Edmond is the current president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and holds the prestigious Wong Family Distinguished University Chair and professorship in the Department of Ophthalmology at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as President of the American Association of P…
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About the Guests: Dr. Lynn K. Gordon, MD, PhD Dr. Lynn K. Gordon is Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the Stein Eye Institute. She has made significant contributions to academia through her role as the inaugural Senior Associate Dean for Equity and Diversity Inclusion at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. An accomplished clinician sc…
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About the Guests: Dr. Rukhsana Misra, MD: Dr. Misra is a distinguished professor of ophthalmology and medical education at Northwestern University. She is a co-founder of the Women Professors of Ophthalmology (WPO) and specializes in medical retina. Dr. Misra has significantly contributed to medical education, teaching, and mentoring in her academi…
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The UK's announced a fresh wave of sanctions against extremist settler groups in the West Bank. The measures target three outposts and four organisations which provide or promote support for violence against Palestinian communities. British Foreign Minister David Lammy says the inaction of the Israel Government has allowed an environment of impunit…
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Many forecasters are expecting inflation to be around 2%, well within the Reserve Bank's target range. The latest Stats NZ Consumer Price Index number will be released this morning. The Reserve Bank was confident last week inflation is now below 3%. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Ryan Bridge that imported things like petrol and electron…
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So Luxon is out of touch apparently. Name me one politician, one Prime Minister, one President in the world who's in touch, doesn't matter which side of politics they're on. Albanese, Australia's Prime Minister and Labour leader, he's just bought a $4 million cliff top mansion north of Sydney. Keir Starmer, the UK's Labour Prime Minster, he's worth…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of October, inflation numbers are out today and forecasts are pointing to 3 year low within the target range of 1 to 3%. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold joins the show to discuss. An NZ Initiative report is suggesting changes to stop the Supreme Court getting an "exagg…
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Australia’s Northern Territory is reintroducing a controversial device in its efforts to get tough on crime. Police Commissioner Michael Murphy says that spit hoods will once again be used to restrain children. Murphy says that over the last three months 68 police officers were assaulted, with 20 counts of spitting. Australia Correspondent Donna De…
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Are you at the stage where trying to conceive has completely taken over your life? It's all you think about, it's affecting your relationship, your sleep, your friendships, your work & all your plans for the future? Over time, the anxiety that comes with fertility challenges can start to negatively impact your health - both physically and mentally.…
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There's been yet another call to shake-up how Pharmac funds drugs in Aotearoa. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand's independently commissioned report recommends the Crown entity adapts a cost benefit model. That means funding decisions would be made not just on the cost of a drug or medical device itself, but on the wider fiscal impact the decision wou…
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The latest 1News-Verian poll was out last night. There wasn't a lot of change, other than a dip in the personal popularity of both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins. Nothing really major is going on, is it? And it's been that way for a couple of polls. Now, what I find interesting is just the vibe, the energy levels that you're picking up off the…
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There’s a belief more redundancies are causing a rise in work ready Jobseekers. The Ministry of Social Development's September figures show a yearly increase of 29,000 people on a main benefit, a rise of 12%. Minister Louise Upston describes rising unemployment as a consequence of years of high inflation, high government spending, and economic rece…
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China appears to be testing the waters around Taiwan in an effort to quell its independence. The superpower has been holding military exercises off the coast of the self-governing island. Taiwan says it's detected 34 naval vessels and 125 aircraft in formation around it. Otago University International Relations expert Robert Patman told Ryan Bridge…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of October, Jobseeker numbers are in, and it's not looking good. The number of people on the benefit has risen by 12% since last year, Employment Specialist Jennifer Mills joining the show to dig into the numbers. There are calls to change the way Pharmac makes funding decisio…
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We're all living much longer, aren't we? At what cost? That's my question for you this morning. A report out over the weekend found human life expectancy has just about peaked globally. It's lights out. Goodbye. New Zealand men, you'll make 80, women, you'll make 83, which is great, longer life. Everyone wants one right now. We're told that we also…
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King Charles III is bringing two doctors and a supply of his blood on his tour of Australia and Samoa starting later this week. The King has been dealing with cancer since February. It will be his first visit to Australia as King - New Zealand was believed to be dropped from the itinerary on medical advice. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bri…
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Statistics show there's been more gun crime in Auckland this year than the last. RNZ reports there were 879 gun crime offences across Auckland in the first six months of the year - 28 more than the same time last year. Just 18 of those were committed by people with a firearms licence. Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime Chair Sun…
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The gates are opening for foreign investors looking at New Zealand companies and property. The Government's reforming the Overseas Investment Act - allowing any investment that doesn't threaten our interests. Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Toby Williams says he supports the change. He told Ryan Bridge overseas buyers are interested in large …
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By Christopher Reive in Barcelona In the days before the America’s Cup match in Barcelona, Team New Zealand starboard helmsman Peter Burling made it clear the team would take necessary risks to defend the Auld Mug. “When you get to the top level of any sport, you see people really getting punished for mistakes. In saying that, you can’t be afraid t…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 14th of October. Changes could be on the way to make foreign investment easier in New Zealand - how could it impact our rural sector? Gun crime is on the rise in our biggest city, and most of it is from unlicensed firearms holders. Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group for vic…
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Sunday marks the start of a big week ahead for Emirates Team New Zealand as they face Ineos Britannia in the race to retain the America’s Cup. The first team to win seven races will take the Cup, the first two races taking place Sunday morning if weather permits. Richard Gladwell, Editor for Sail World NZ, told Ryan Bridge that it’s always the defe…
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Labour says the current state of Government books shows it went too hard and too fast with public service cuts. Treasury documents show the Crown's deficit has grown $3.4 billion dollars in the year to June, to $12.9 billion. Spending is outpacing income, despite revenue increasing by $14 billion. Labour Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds told Ry…
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Florida residents are being warned not to visit areas hit by Hurricane Milton as clean up and rescue operations continue. There's still flooding in many areas, and NBC is reporting there have been 10 deaths in various parts of the state. More than three million properties remain without power. US correspondent Mitch McCann in St Augustine, Florida,…
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If these new TradeMe numbers are to be believed, and I have no reason not to believe them, then the biggest problem that we have with property and getting a foot on the ladder is not price. We're not too poor, we're too fussy. So TradeMe has done a survey; 44% of buyers were willing to compromise on the size of a section. Only 40% on the size of th…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of October, the Government's books have sunk further into the red in the year to June, with the deficit $1.8 billion worse than forecast in the budget. Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds joins the show to discuss. Hurricane Milton has hit Florida, leaving a path of des…
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The air quality in New Zealand has increased across the country, but some areas are still dealing with high levels of pollution. The Our Air 2024 report shows the level of key pollutants —largely produced by transport and home heating— has reduced across most monitoring sites. However, it also says air quality isn't good everywhere, and in some urb…
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Northland's power network is being zapped into action in the wake of the pylon collapse outage. In June, a contractor unfastened three legs of a pylon at once, putting around 88,000 homes and businesses out of power. Northland MP Grant McCallum revealed a regional energy package, with Transpower and contractor Omexom putting one million dollars tow…
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I know, I know we're celebrating this morning, the OCR, the money back in your pockets that's coming, inflation coming down. But MBIE has warned the government that electricity prices are likely to rise significantly over the next two years – this is a story from BusinessDesk. See, we have all seen the spot prices market increase, skyrocket even, b…
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An OCR cut could be behind an incoming boost in property market activity. The Reserve Bank's cut the Official Cash Rate by 50-basis points to 4.75%. Banks have lowered home rates in response to the cut. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is celebrating the move as fantastic news and sees it as a sign inflation is under control. LJ Hooker's Campbell Dun…
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are urging people in the path of Hurricane Milton to follow advice and evacuate. The Category 4 Hurricane is expected to hit overnight in the state. The core of the storm is expected to pass over west-central Florida, and storm surges of three to four and a half metres are possible. Outer bands of the Hurricane are alrea…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of October, the Reserve Bank has dropped the Official Cash Rate to 4.75% - what does it mean for the property market and your mortgage rates? Transpower has released a new resilience plan for Northland's power grid following the transmission tower collapse in June - will it m…
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The main suspect in the Madeleine McCann case has been cleared of separate rape charges. 47-year-old Christian Brückner was acquitted of five offences of sexual abuse in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. German investigators identified Brückner in 2020 as a suspect in the disappearance of McCann from Portugal in 2007. But UK Correspondent Gavin Grey …
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More interest rate cuts are on the horizon. The Reserve Bank expected to cut the Official Cash Rate again this afternoon. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner is tipping a 50 basis point cut to 4.75%,. She says it's what the market and most economists are predicting, and it’s become the default. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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The marine life around Samoa is likely in danger in the wake of Manawanui sinking. The $100 million naval ship struck a reef off the south coast of Upolu on Saturday, before sinking Sunday morning. About 950 tonnes of oil is onboard. Diesel leaked out of the vessel when it capsized and has coated the surface of the water. Waikato University ecology…
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Health New Zealand's pointed to nursing recruitment to explain its ballooning deficit, but health experts aren't buying it. Newly released documents show the agency went from expecting a half a billion dollar surplus to a $1.4 billion deficit in April. That's now expected to blow out to $1.76 billion. Patient Voice Aotearoa chair Malcolm Mulholland…
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Complaints, backlash, outrage, divisive, sad, there's been strong reaction to the Tui billboards poking fun at old Polkinghorne – who’s not guilty of killing his wife, by the way. The billboards read, if you haven't seen them: "Back to being a respectable meth smoking, sex worker loving doctor then. Yeah right.” It's quite good. It's not breaking a…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of October, it's OCR day, and all of our big banks are forecasting a 50 basis points drop, bringing the rate down to 4.75%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner talks to Ryan about what to expect at today's announcement, and where to from here for the economy. Te Whatu Ora has …
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What does life look like after loss? And not only pregnancy loss, but the loss of months/years of your life, the loss of embryos, the loss of everything you had planned for your baby and the loss of what you thought your future would look like? If you're in the middle of this, then this is an episode you need to hear. Today I sit down with Jelissa …
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A media commentator says TVNZ appears to be doubling down on what it's good at. The state broadcaster's latest business proposal will see its website shut down in February while more investment will be put towards news on its streaming platform TVNZ+. The company is hoping to save $30 million. Spinoff founder Duncan Grieve told Ryan Bridge it could…
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It's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy. The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from the slow economy. Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod says feedback from the North Island was more downbeat, with Wellington being the worst off because of a shrinking public service. He says there was a…
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Inflation is still the dominant force in global politics, no doubt about it. We've got the United States election next month, the Aussies are going to the polls by midway through next year, so are the Canadians, we just had the UK, we've just had France, and inflation rules the roost. Bad news for ol' Albanese in Australia. There's a new poll out t…
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The chief executive of Ngati Toa agrees a robust debate is needed on the Treaty of Waitangi. Helmut Modlik will debate ACT leader David Seymour tonight, two months after Modlik called him out. A draft of Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill will be ready for public release and discussion next month, but National says it will support the bill no further…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8th of October, Ngati Toa's Helmut Modlik is set to face David Seymour in a much anticipated debate on the Treaty of Waitangi. Modlik speaks to Ryan ahead of the debate. A mixed bag in Westpac's Regional Roundup, but things are looking good heading towards the New Year and Wednesda…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the French President's demands for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza is a "disgrace". He says "Israel will win with or without their support". UK and Europe correspondent Gavin Grey says it came as a surprise since France is known to be a supporter of Israel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…
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Why? It's the question we all want answered this morning. But what we'll get is a bunch of speculation. The first most important question has been answered. Is the crew safe? Yes. Thankfully. And by the sounds of it, it's thanks in large part to help from others, the decision to abandon ship and a dose of good luck. Some of the crew spent five hour…
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Belief the Government's fast-track list will reap more benefits than environmental problems. The Government's listed 149 projects for its Fast Track Approvals Bill - including nine mining projects. The Bill still needs to go before the Environment Committee, then each project will be assessed by an expert panel. Straterra chief executive Josie Vida…
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Cameron Munster has vehemently denied biting Penrith’s Paul Alamoti as the Melbourne five-eighth nervously awaits the outcome of the NRL’s match review committee. Munster will find out on Monday morning if he has been charged by the NRL after he was accused of biting Alamoti in the final 10 minutes of the Storm’s 14-6 grand final defeat on Sunday. …
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