BDBDEconomyACC, Super Fund prop up Govt books as tax take dwindlesThe investment portfolios of ACC and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund continued to prop up the government's books as corporate and personal tax revenues dwindled, says Treasury.03 Dec 11:10 PM
TaxGovt scaremongering over ACC levy hikes - LabourOpposition ACC spokesman David Parker is accusing the Government of misrepresenting ACC's position to soften up the public for major cuts to ACC entitlements.01 Dec 06:05 AM
TaxACC continues push for levy hikesACC is still pushing for a large increase in levies, despite a storm of protest over the size of the hikes proposed.30 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandACC levy rises intended to boost reservesAround 90 per cent of the increases in next year's ACC levies arise from a more conservative approach to ensuring the scheme is adequately funded.30 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandSiege killer's partner gets ACC payoutThe partner of the Napier siege gunman received nearly $10,000 in ACC compensation after he committed suicide.20 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandBikers plan mall block to fight ACC levyMotorcycle protesters are threatening to block shopping mall car parks unless the Government abandons proposed accident compensation levy rises.19 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandACC debate provokes surprise Henare confession"I've broken laws heaps of times ... I do it every day" National MP Tau Henare claimed today, during an argument over whether ACC should pay compensation to criminals.19 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandACC Minister meets with 'bikoi'- will review planned levy hikesNick Smith promises to review figures which could see motorcyclists hit with huge ACC levy increases.17 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandThousands join ACC 'bikoi'An estimated 12,500 motorcyclists have joined today's "bikoi" protesting ACC levy rises, according to organisers.16 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandKiller gets $10k new leg on ACCDouble-killer Graeme Burton got a free titanium artificial leg from ACC to replace the right leg lost during a shooting rampage two years ago.13 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandACC to cut number and payouts for scansA new program to help reduce ACC costs will make it more difficult for some people to get medical scans.09 Nov 02:38 AM
TaxSuper Fund and ACC to the rescueInvestment returns from the Cullen Fund and ACC have rescued the Crown's bottom line in the first three months of the fiscal year.04 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDKiwiSaverACC, Super Fund recoveries help NZ govt financesRecoveries in the investment performance of the ACC and New Zealand Superannuation Fund portfolios have helped offset a dramatic fall in the tax take over the past three months, says Treasury.03 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandAnother toddler run over in drivewayA second toddler has been driven over in the space of 24 hours and is in Tauranga Hospital with serious head injuries.03 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandToddler killed as father drives van down drivewayPolice have named a toddler who died after a vehicle driven by her father hit her on the driveway of their Waikato home.02 Nov 03:00 PM
