EconomyGovt tackles fuel crisis with books $8.4b in the red ... which isn't as bad as expectedCrown accounts for the nine months to March are faintly better than forecast.12 May 12:20 AM
New ZealandRural GP fears services could 'disappear overnight' under funding shake-upPatients would have to travel about 40 minutes to Tauranga in some circumstances.29 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandPain and swelling ignored: Woman left with leg burns after laser treatmentThe clinician had been qualified in laser hair removal for only three weeks.20 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpecialist treating amputees may move to Oz over ACC delays as she 'needs to make a living'29 Mar 04:00 PM
Auckland71yo woman suffers 'excruciating' broken back after Auckland bus takes off too quicklyThe woman's movement is limited and a full recovery is expected to take 8-12 weeks.03 Mar 09:35 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health coverA 2025 petition with 36,549 signatures to extend cover was rejected.26 Feb 12:50 AM
PoliticsGovt law change to hit debt payments for 40,000 peopleThe coalition has introduced legislation that reverses a High Court ruling. 19 Feb 12:25 AM
PoliticsGovt moves to reverse court ruling that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesThe legislation is expected to be passed through the House under urgency. 17 Feb 06:47 AM
New ZealandWorker exposed to asbestos, paint fumes now suffers lung disease but ACC says pet parrot is to blameHe was told he may have 'bird fancier's lung' amid his long fight for ACC cover.07 Feb 10:00 PM
AucklandBoy faces lifelong dental damage after hydroslide smash, days after closure over lost fingerThe Auckland aquatic centre says it's improving the signs around the slide. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Respect the ocean': Surf safety focus as longboard festival hits PāpāmoaACC logged almost 6000 surfing injury claims nationwide in 2025.06 Feb 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Full of excuses': ACC nightmare for electrician with crushed testicleDoctor who assessed man paid $1 million by ACC in 2024 for checking almost 900 people.31 Jan 04:00 PM
HealthcareBack to work sooner: ACC unveils plan to avoid $26 billion deficitThe changes follow a call for action from the Government.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer fun, costly pain – ACC warns of surge in preventable injuriesOPINION: Bay of Plenty summer sports injuries alone led to more than 7000 ACC claims.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAcne drug and teen's OCD: Father’s fight for ACC coverIt will be a world first if the link between the medication and OCD can be proved. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, January 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump discusses Greenland purchase and ACC funds more than 48,000 gym injuries | Thursday, January 8, 2026Watch08 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionI broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonusOPINION: I still remember the sound of the helicopter blades echoing through the trees.06 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Media and marketingTalley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reportsJustice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.17 Dec 12:22 AM
HealthcareACC chief executive won't seek reappointment News of the CEO's plan to leave late next year comes as organisational change looms.10 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandAsbestos play sand: Call for lifelong health checks for exposed children, cancer concerns Experts warn exposed children face lifelong, dose-related cancer risks.10 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandACC's financial squeeze: The human tollFor nearly half of those exited, ACC cannot clearly say why they were cut off.09 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
OpinionSam Whitelock: Simple habits to boost farmers' wellbeingOPINION: Pressure is pressure, whether you’re a farmer, grower, or a rugby player.01 Dec 08:55 PM
SportHow coaches can protect young females from ACL injuryACC data show ACL surgeries for girls aged 15-19 jumped 120% in a decade.01 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely rare chance': Woman's ACC battle after baby born with Down syndromeThe woman said she would have terminated the pregnancy if she had known.29 Nov 06:00 PM
