New ZealandSurgical mesh problems persistVictims of complications with surgical mesh continue to come forward despite an investigation four years ago that ordered improved training for surgeons.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC keeps Buller man waitingA Buller man who has been plagued by medical problems since 2008 may have to wait at least another two months for an ACC review to be completed.13 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandThreats to frontline ACC staff on riseACC staff are on the receiving end of a growing number of threats to the organisation, with one client saying his case manager "was lucky he didn't shoot her".04 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Disease step too far for ACC schemeSir Geoffrey Palmer's call to include disease and congenital disabilities under ACC would mark a radical change in our social welfare system.31 Oct 04:29 PM
New ZealandPalmer wants wider ACC payoutsACC payouts should be extended to those disabled by disease or congenital deformities to address a long-standing injustice, says former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC: We can't rule out breachesIn the latest gaffe, a person working at the ACC sent details out of another man's criminal history to a member of the public.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFarmers' risky little helperIf you wish to experience something rare, take the road less travelled. To appreciate the lie of the land, you must take the high road.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWidows rip off ACC for $763,000Widow fraudsters have stolen more than $763,000 from taxpayers by claiming ACC payments for their dead partners despite starting new relationships.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmith holds firm on ACC claimantsNick Smith, tipped to return to the Cabinet after resigning early this year as a result of the Bronwyn Pullar scandal, stands by the hard line on long-term ACC claimants.07 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCost of surgical meshA surgical mesh that is the subject of international lawsuits and health warnings is still being implanted in hundreds of New Zealanders.29 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandVictim faces compo cutA head-injury victim has been threatened with loss of compensation after ACC's medical adviser failed to clarify how few hours a week he thought the man could work.28 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandACC pays for shark injuriesTwenty people have received ACC payouts for injuries by sharks so far this year - a drop in the ocean compared to other animal-related injury claims.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandACC's privacy backdownThe ACC has partially backed down on a new privacy initiative adopted in the wake of the Bronwyn Pullar affair but which was criticised as costly and inconvenient for clients.19 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandNine years of pain - five ACC apologiesACC has been faulted for trying to limit the scope of independent assessments of an amputee's needs for help with transportation and housing modifications.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinister to examine latest ACC claimsThe ACC Minister has pledged to look into the independence of doctors paid to provide medical assessments for ACC, amid claims it helps get long-term claimants off the agency's books.13 Sep 09:33 PM
New ZealandAmbulance services cutAmbulances will no longer be sent to minor 111 calls as part of sweeping changes to help stem St John's $15 million-a-year loss.11 Sep 05:30 PM
SportConcussed but back as heroDean Lonergan lying on Melbourne's Olympic Park turf - concussed and body twitching - is one of NZ sport's indelible images. We continue our Herald special report.11 Sep 05:30 PM
