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She claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.
'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia cover
ACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.
Third senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media comments
Dyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.
Pharmac/ACC chairman and former Labour minister in hot water for public political comments
Steve Maharey, a former Labour minister, is the chairman of ACC and Pharmac.
ASB, Heartland, Watercare, staff claim $250,000-plus from insolvent baking business
Bakery said it had failed to recoup costs due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
How many did the cyclone injure? New data gives clearer picture of casualty count
Injuries and hospitalisations from the cyclone have so far proved challenging to collate.
A tourist says he was left disabled after slipping in a NZ McDonald's. 14 years on, he's still fighting
Tourist injured in fall wants ACC to cover bills so he can continue a normal life.
ACC overstated e-scooter claims by millions
PLUS: Beam turns to AI for new "Pedestrian Shield" technology.
Auckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’
Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.
ACC eyes scan funding shake-up after $112m blowout
ACC has just received a report on a new pricing framework.
ACC campaign wants injured Māori to come forward
New ACC campaign to support shy Māori to seek help for themselves and whānau.
Holiday hell: ACC dilemma keeps NZ woman from returning to Australia
A Kiwi mum back from Australia for a holiday is in limbo after a freak accident.
Fireworks safety a concern ahead of Guy Fawkes
Concerns are being raised over the safety of fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes this weekend.
'Never seen a list that long': 263 creditors' claims over failed Ormiston housing project
List of 263 creditors claiming money has been released with the first liquidators' report.
'Revolting' inaction: Survivor ignored after abuse victim compensation issue discovered
Many are suffering in silence, MP says after abuse ring survivor spoke out.
First units up in $61m community housing-ACC joint venture
Twelve one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments will be rented to state tenants.
'I don't know if my son will ever walk again': ACC declines support for blind toddler
Lawyer says this case raises an interesting issue about a disabled child who is injured.
'I felt like I was failing as a mother': New mum $10k out of pocket after ACC snub
"Eventually I broke...I didn't want to be here anymore. I felt defeated, and quite alone."
'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.
Āki Innovations lands ACC fund investment
Āki's aim is to help Māori whānau by interrupting intergenerational challenges.
Panic in rough seas led to heart attack, but ACC says no accident
William Marupo had no history of heart disease when he had a heart attack in the ocean.
'I'm lucky to be here': Scaffolder left a double amputee opens up on 'miracle' survival
"I'm kind of stubborn. I wouldn't give up without a fight."
Three-year ACC fight: Judge rules worker's wrist injuries caused by kebab tongs
The man spent a lot of his shift using tongs to put salad and meat onto wraps.
Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?
Post-traumatic stress disorder rife among police - survey
Almost half of those surveyed had PTSD symptoms.
'I remember waking up screaming': Investigation into claims doctors harmed women with surgical mesh
Eight women say they never gave consent for surgical mesh to be implanted into their body.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Teen paralysed by rare disorder loses ACC battle
Poor medical advice from a nurse caused a 7-8 hour delay in getting treatment.
Minister's sympathy for shocked scaffolder who lost both arms
'I have the deepest sympathies for him and his family.'
Revealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid accepted
ACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.
Online symposium holds Rongoā Māori in spotlight
The online symposium will be one day and feature six leading Māori Health speakers.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
'Mind-boggling': Govt criticised for trying to ram through income insurance scheme
Govt accused of poor practice, ramming through proposed income insurance scheme.