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
New ZealandAnger over ACC's 'obscene' surplusClaimants battling ACC for entitlements say its $4.9 billion surplus is "ridiculous" and "obscene" given how difficult it has made it for New Zealanders to obtain compensation.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC reports $4.9b surplusThe Accident Compensation Corporation has reported a massive surplus of $4.9 billion, which will give the Government's books an extra $324 million boost.01 Oct 01:24 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: That's right - sting the poorWhat utterly specious reasoning from ACC, which claims levies on private motor vehicles will mean safer cars and fewer crashes.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCheaper ACC levies for safer cars 'a good start'Using vehicle safety ratings to determine how much drivers pay in injury levies is a step in the right direction, the Motor Trade Association says.18 Sep 07:37 AM
New ZealandSafer cars, cheaper ACC leviesKiwi motorists opting for safer cars may soon be paying less than $100 a year in injury levies.17 Sep 05:38 AM
New ZealandCrash victim's 12-year battle for ACCA man who broke his back in three places in a car accident had to battle ACC three times over 12 years to get compensation and he's still waiting.15 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWarning over wedding day dangersWeddings are supposed to be the happiest day of your life - try telling that to the hundreds of people who make ACC claims for injuries at ceremonies.12 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandMum wins 3 year fight with ACCA lawyer has won a three-year battle against ACC, which claimed pain she suffered after a car crash was from degeneration and not a neck injury.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDunne releases Flexi Super paperMaori and Pacific Islanders - who have shorter lifespans - would benefit most from being able to take superannuation early, United Future Leader Peter Dunne says.26 Aug 02:39 AM
OpinionHayden Donnell: Trapped in a momentWhen you find out someone you love is hurt, the world contracts itself inwards. In that instant, the only thing that matters is the crisis unfolding before you. Nothing existed before it.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Rugby's $64m injury billThe ACC forked out nearly $64 million for rugby injuries in the past year - with almost 70,000 active claims for players at all levels.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJudith Collins: Drop in ACC levies could inject $300mACC is one of NZ's largest financial institutions. Beyond the corporation's role as an insurer, ACC has a critical role to play in our economy, writes Judith Collins.15 Aug 05:59 AM
New ZealandACC claimants may receive compensationDozens of ACC claimants may receive financial compensation after a notebook containing their personal details was stolen.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew ACC privacy breachACC has admitted the personal information of 35 of its clients was stolen from a case manager's house in Christchurch.13 Aug 11:31 PM
OpinionEditorial: Shot tourist's scaled back compo unfairEditorial: If this country is to do the right thing by those who come here to enjoy NZ's well-promoted adventures and outdoor experiences, it is the price we probably ought to pay.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandShot visitor trapped by ACC systemTaxpayers are trapped into paying compensation to a traveller who would rather be able to sue for damages over being shot in the head and left brain damaged.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSkiers, elderly most injuredSkiers and older people are most at risk of injury, according to the first geographical breakdown of New Zealand accident statistics.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRoad workers injured on jobMore than 50 people have been injured while working on Western Bay of Plenty roads and bridges in the past two years.23 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandPort to improve safety recordEmployers and employees working at Port of Tauranga need to lift their game to lower the rate of workplace injuries and deaths, union and port officials say.08 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandWoman faked relationship to receive $100,000 from ACCAn Auckland woman who was receiving weekly ACC payments for the workplace death of a man has been convicted of defrauding the corporation after it was found she had been lying about the pair's relationship.27 Jun 11:18 PM
