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Quake injuries payout likely to be ACC's biggest ever
ACC has received almost 6000 claims as a result of the Christchurch earthquake and estimates the final cost will be $200 million.

Quake will blow Budget deficit to 8 per cent of GDP
This year's Budget deficit will blow out to 8 per cent of gross domestic product, says Finance Minister Bill English.

Philippines may sue if CTV building liability found
The Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch.

No special quake compensation for Chinese families - Key
Chinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.

Workers' mental injuries may be covered - ACC
Workers caught up in last month's Christchurch earthquake may be eligible for emotional trauma compensation from ACC even if they weren't physically hurt.

Christchurch earthquake: 'This is still a rescue operation' - police
More than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.

Shooting victim 'feels like witness'
A man shot during an armed confrontation on an Auckland motorway early in 2009 says he's been made to feel like a witness rather than a victim.

GPs develop plan to get invalids off benefit
A consortium of North Shore doctors has a radical proposal to use health professionals to help sickness and invalid beneficiaries back to work.

Corrupt ACC property manager pleads guilty
The former national property manager for the ACC has plead guilty to corruption charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office.

No review of ACC rejections - Smith
Nick Smith has ruled out holding an independent review of ACC's procedures around elective surgery claims unless the corporation begins to lose large numbers of appeals against its decisions.

ACC accuses surgeons of putting through unsound claims
Some surgeons are putting through claims they know won't be approved by ACC, its board chairman John Judge says.