New ZealandLabour's truck ban planLabour admits its new transport policies - scrapping trucks from fast lanes and motorhome rego fees - are 'small', while the Transport Minister labelled them a 'joke'.14 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandACC compo policy 'wrong in law'A judge has overturned ACC's policy of cutting off accident claimants' compensation if they refuse to approve widespread gathering of information about themselves.14 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandACC's data gathering 'wrong in law'A judge has overturned ACC's policy of cutting off accident claimants' compensation if they refuse to approve widespread gathering of information about themselves.14 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandNZ's most dangerous day of the yearBeware. You may not know it, but there's one day of the year that you're more likely to injure yourself than any other. And that day is looming...10 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced for $200,000 ACC fraudA woman who defrauded ACC of more than $200,000 has been sentenced to 11 months' home detention, the corporation says.11 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandBattler's four years of agonising painAfter the Accident Compensation Corporation refused to pay for treating some of her injuries, Yahaloma Hochman feels her life is no longer worth living.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan used wheelchair to keep ACC coverAn Ashburton man has been sentenced to home detention after pretending to be wheelchair-bound to keep his ACC cover.14 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandWee ninjas learn safe playCall for course funding as toddlers' safety skills improve with nine-week programme.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPhysiotherapy crucial for injured dadThe trailer was packed, the wife and kids were waiting in the car and Mike Moth needed to run inside to get one last thing.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC claim tops $1 millionThe most expensive claim filed with the Accident Compensation Corporation for an injury suffered around the home has cost taxpayers more than $1 million.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHot sand burns + 440k other ACC claimsAh summer. Icecream, jandals, BBQs, long hot days at the beach....and hundreds of thousands of injury claims to ACC.30 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandTexting-related injuries on the riseClumsy Kiwis have fallen into gutters, crashed into trees and collided with other people while texting and walking.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinister softens over claims of rort in ACC workplace safety trainingJudith Collins has eased off on suggestions workplace safety training run by the Council of Trade Unions and Business NZ is a taxpayer rip-off, the union and employer organisations said yesterday.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC to can training after $19m spentThe Accident Compensation Corporation will end a health and safety training programme it said today after activist group the Taxpayers Union highlighted almost $20 million in spending on the training which generated few benefits.14 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandPerils of ladders prove costlyLadder-related injuries are costing Kiwis almost $17 million a year, and those aged 50 to 64 are taking the most tumbles.04 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandBig increase in risky back opsThe number of patients who received state-funded spinal fusion surgery doubled in the decade to 2011.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoard game launched for safer road tripsA family friendly board game, Reach the Beach, has been created by police and the Accident Compensation Corporation to encourage safer journeys on the roads over summer.26 Dec 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Blood money' offer a bad look - KeyThe offer of money made to the Pike River families by the mine's former boss doesn't look good, Prime Minister John Key says.13 Dec 02:29 AM
New Zealand$387m in ACC levy cuts confirmedACC Minister Judith Collins has confirmed $387 million worth of ACC levy cuts from April next year.02 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandACC recommends cut in levyKiwis could be in for lower car registration fees and taxes after ACC's recommendation of a five per cent cut in the levy it charges on motor vehicles.25 Nov 06:08 AM
BusinessACC fund soars to $24.6bThe amount of money managed by the ACC has more than doubled in the past five years and it is now NZ's largest investment manager - outstripping the NZ Super.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog-attack claims at record levelMore Aucklanders than ever were bitten, butted and bruised by dogs last year as record levels of claims for dog-inflicted injuries were reported.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWar against workplace killersTen days before Jason Gibson died, he visited his parents at their Christchurch home.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC braces for Nov 5 blast-offHundreds of ACC claims arising from firework injuries are expected in the next few days as New Zealanders let off shop-bought explosives.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSacked ACC worker compensatedACC has been ordered to pay lost wages and compensation to a worker who was sacked over a privacy breach - but it won't have to reinstate her.29 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandPatient suffered three surgical injuriesA patient suffered three injuries as a result of surgery at Grey Base Hospital, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) says.29 Oct 06:25 AM
New ZealandCTU questions workplace injury figuresStatistics NZ data shows fewer ACC claims but union believes they are misleading.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHurt at work: ACC's 200,000 claimsNew figures show which industries are most likely to land workers with injuries - some of the 200,000 that flooded ACC last year.14 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandSafety Week focus on sport, alcohol, steps and stairsAlmost 7000 people will injure themselves this week - and nearly all of these will be the result of sport or other recreational activities.14 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Our ACC - big, important and misunderstoodNew Zealanders have a poor understanding of the Accident Compensation Commission, writes Brian Gaynor.12 Oct 01:15 AM
