KahuThousands turn to rongoā Māori for treatment of their injuriesMāori are two-and-a-half times more likely to sustain a serious injury than non-Māori.21 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointmentMike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 per cent of workforceThe public sector union said the cuts included 'vital' injury prevention staff.09 May 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the lineThe agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.08 May 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I won't walk again': Mum of two resuscitated by husband after mountain bike park accidentKate Ganner was resuscitated by her husband Iain in front of their two young sons.04 May 06:02 PM
New ZealandVictim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologisedThe wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘I feel the bones grating’: Man left in agony as surgeries delayedBob Menzies has been waiting for a knee replacement for more than four years.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC taxi woes: Flood of complaints, patient nearly missed surgeryMany readers have reported missing vital medical appointments.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Inquiry into ACC taxi service concerns should be next cab off the rankOPINION: Alarm bells must be ringing after revelations of a cost blowout and shortcomings.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaintsBroken ankle sufferer left standing in street in pain for taxis that never arrived.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefingHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infectedA small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC admits it failed amputee over unpaid entitlementsACC only this year apologised to the family for its mistakes05 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandHair cuts: ACC reveals laceration numbers by hairdressersWalking out of the salon with an injury is more common than you think.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the jobFormer cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.28 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAnother major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homesPressure is growing on the Government to act, after Australia decided to ban the stone.20 Mar 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircutThe barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.17 Mar 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Are you guilty of ‘harmless’ fraud?OPINION: 'Harmless' fraud is a crime we all pay for.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOuch! 'Curious little girl' with squished finger rescued by firemenPlus: New ACC data reveals the most common injuries and causes for Kiwi kids.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesThe $70b Super Fund and ACC's $47b fund make opposing bets on NvidiaHow NZ is cashing in on the AI boom.23 Feb 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recoveryThe 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.22 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandMangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept abilityFinding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.21 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandTruckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigationWorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.20 Feb 04:00 PM
LeagueGrassroots sport: New concussion protocol introducedThe changes will come into effect this winter season.02 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandACC told to reconsider woman’s injury claim after suicide attempt linked to medicationThe medication 'likely played a material role' in the woman attempting suicide.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Freak' injuries and $11m in claims: How to keep kids safe on the trampolinePlus, an NZ trampolinist prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan survives 8m fall on to rocks, hasn't 'broken anything'Swimming hole leap goes horribly wrong: 'It was too late. I knew I was going to hit it.'26 Jan 06:45 PM
RugbyExclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain diseaseA world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.26 Jan 05:08 PM
New Zealand'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
New Zealand'I feel disgusting': Woman ends up with uneven breasts after two surgeons operateThe Health and Disability Commission is investigating the woman's care at Middlemore.20 Jan 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHarcourts' agency owner liquidates, forms new company to continue"Relationship breakdown" cited by the liquidator as the reason for the companies folding.17 Jan 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPain game: New Zealand Rugby hit by further defectionsIt's not just players who are dropping out of playing rugby, medicos are too.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman survives 30m fall onto rocks at Waiheke IslandThe injured woman had been exploring the island's coastline when she slipped.28 Dec 08:21 PM
New Zealand‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviewsThe doctor was earlier found guilty of making $30k worth of false ACC claims.21 Dec 07:00 PM
