Surgeons protest ‘harsh’ process to perform mesh operations, accuse panel of intimidation

If the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola is indeed the last for the foreseeable future, Formula One will benefit from the experience. The race featured limited overtaking opportunities, with Max Verstappen securing his fourth consecutive win at Imola, capitalizing on an early pass of McLaren's Oscar Piastri. Liam Lawson, finishing 14th after a challenging qualifying session, expressed disappointment but aimed to regain his form following his recent removal from Red Bull. Full Article

Wild Weather Forecast for North IslandSevere thunderstorms and heavy rainfall of 25 to 40 mm per hour are expected in Auckland and Northland this evening, prompting MetService to issue a severe thunderstorm watch from 5 PM until early tomorrow. Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula are also under a watch starting at 9 PM. Meteorologist Samkelo Magwala indicated that the heavy rain will bring localized downpours and potential thunderstorms, marking the most significant weather...

A New Zealand woman involved in an armed robbery in Australia, with a background of abuse and addiction, was sentenced to over three years in prison, making her subject to deportation. However, a tribunal has allowed her to remain in Australia, considering the “hardship and emotional harm” her deportation would cause her three minor children. This decision reflects the tribunal's focus on the welfare of her children amidst her criminal history and the potential consequences...

A man is in critical condition following an assault in South Auckland, where he was attacked by three individuals who then fled the scene in a vehicle. The incident occurred in Favona just before 9:30 PM, prompting police to conduct a scene examination at Opawa Crescent. Ongoing inquiries are focused on locating the offenders involved in this serious assault. Full Article

SummaryFinance Minister Nicola Willis announced that the Government is forecast to make its first withdrawal from the NZ Super Fund in 2028, a modest $32 million, marking the fund's first payout since its establishment in 2001. The fund was created to help cover future superannuation costs and is colloquially known as the “Cullen Fund” after its founder, Michael Cullen. Importantly, this withdrawal is mandated by a funding formula in the fund’s founding legislation and is...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Health Minister Simeon Brown announced a significant investment in urgent care services across New Zealand, with a Budget allocation of $164 million over four years. This funding aims to enhance urgent and after-hours care, introducing new 24/7 services in Counties Manukau, Tauranga, Whangārei, Palmerston North, and Dunedin, along with daytime services in Lower Hutt, Invercargill, and Timaru. Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey highlighted that this initiative will particularly benefit rural...