New ZealandAll pain, no gain for hip patientsAn artificial joint touted as the best on the market has turned into an international medical disaster. The Weekend Herald investigates why no one here saw it coming.22 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentWatching Brief: Florian owns the CivicPeter Calder blogs daily on the New Zealand International Film Festival in Auckland.14 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandSurgery fight reflects fears over compoJudge sides with injured worker against firm hailed after opting out of ACC cover.06 Jun 05:30 PM
Small BusinessACC to face private competitionACC's workplace accident compensation scheme will be opened up to private competition from October next year, with the well-signalled change among proposals detailed in a discussion document on ACC reforms released today.31 May 08:44 PM
EmploymentMy Job: Injury reduction role brings wide mixAs programme manager for sport, my job is to reduce the burden of sport and recreation-related injuries in New Zealand. These injuries cost the ACC scheme around $400 million each year. 24 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandDo your bit with a quake bond, Kiwis toldPublic likely to be hesitant about locking up more than $1000 for four years.19 May 05:30 PM