New ZealandGovt ignored ministry call to trim ACC levies by $477mStruggling workers and businesses could have benefited from almost half a billion dollars in ACC levy cuts this year if the Government hadn't disregarded Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment advice, it has emerged.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC frauds hit $10m in four yearsACC fraudsters have ripped off taxpayers by more than $10 million in the past four years.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan gutted by cancer misdiagnosisA world champion yachtsman was mistakenly cleared of cancer when pathologists misread his biopsy. Now Murray Crockett is spending his dying days fighting for compensation to help support his family.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe lost decade returningA cycling accident robbed scientist Robbie Price of his memories, but some of those precious memories are returning after eight months in a fog.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP wades into ACC battleAn MP has demanded ACC explain why it has more than halved overseas care payments to a British woman whose daughter was left severely disabled after a New Zealand medical misadventure.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHorrific workplace injuries revealedSpider bites, the bends, exposure to chemicals and chafing have all resulted in serious workplace injuries to Kiwi workers, according to new figures.14 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandTetraplegic: 'I don't want to go'A tetraplegic man declined New Zealand residency is being deported to Tonga to what his family fears is a death sentence.08 Dec 04:30 PM
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
