ACC
Full credit to the media?
The Cricket World Cup outcome monopolised the media last Monday - and whether it was fair or not was the big story in the following days. The Black Caps were dignified in defeat, but did some media… Audio
Mosque attack widow fears family will be forced to leave NZ
A woman who lost her husband in the March 15 mosque attacks says she doesn't know how she'll cope if her family has to return to Pakistan. Amna Ali says the prime minister promised her she'll be… Video, Audio
Dr Simon Walters: Children in sport just want to have fun
AUT's Dr Simon Walters looks at what's behind the latest ACC figures on children's sporting injuries. Audio
Injury report prompts reviews on students’ training
ACC figures released today show a major spike in sports injuries in children over the last decade, with part of the blame being apportioned on more high-intensity training. Audio
Family continues fight for asbestos cancer sufferer
Family and friends of Deanna Trevarthen, who died after being exposed to asbestos on her father's clothing, have gone to the High Court in Wellington today to continue her battle for ACC cover. Audio
Why ACC is turning away mosque attack survivors
Almost half the ACC applications made for mental injuries caused by the Christchurch mosque attacks have been turned down.
By the end of April, 85 people had made claims for mental injuries and… Audio
'It's very hard to ask for the money' - families of mosque victims struggling
Some family members of the mosque shooting victims are struggling to make ends meet, as they're not eligible for ACC cover. So what's happened to the millions of dollars raised by the public in the… Audio
ACC rejects Auckland family's renovation plans to care for daughter
An Auckland family struggling to renovate their home to accomodate the needs of their disabled daughter say ACC is bullying them into accepting plans which will divide their family. Video, Audio
Long healing process begins for mosque victims, survivors
The Christchurch Muslim community is still seeking out people who were at the mosques during the shooting attacks, to see if they need counselling. ACC confirmed today there are 12 people that are not… Video, Audio
Scooters: $2.9m ACC bill for users' injuries
Scooter injuries have cost the country $3 million in the past five months - but cyclists are still more injury-prone.
Poor housing could be costing $150m in ACC claims, health spending
Researchers say poor housing could be costing nearly $150 million a year in ACC claims and health spending. The figure was revealed a day after the government announced a raft of new rules for rental… Audio
ACC client’s plea for help: ‘I’m imprisoned in my own home’
Invercargill man Chris Booth can barely walk, struggles to use his hands and feels his nerves deteriorating - something he attributes to the rarely known Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. But ACC isn't… Video, Audio
Landmark ruling against 'discriminatory' Social Security law
A woman has won a decade-long fight to show that laws which cut her ACC payout from $40,000 to just $500 were discriminatory.
Risks of anti-epileptic drugs during pregnancy
Taking anti-epileptic medicine during pregnancy can cause serious lifelong consequences for children. Auckland mother, Denise Astill's twins were affected in utero and have foetal anti-convulsant… Audio
ACC wants to hike motor vehicle registration levy
The Accident Compensation Corporation has backed off a plan to raise its levy on petrol prices but wants to raise the cost of registering vehicles. Audio
ACC invests in Rocket Lab
The Accident Compensation Corporation has invested in the New Zealand-based U.S orbital launch company, Rocket Lab. Audio
E-scooter injuries continue to climb
ACC has received nearly 40 claims as a result of injuries from electric scooters. Audio
ACC's net surplus drops $574 million
Low interest rates and a record number of claims have knocked the Accident Compensation Corporation's surplus. Audio
ACC owes businesses $100m
ACC has confessed to a $100m business levy botch-up, saying more than 300,000 businesses, including the self-employed, as well as businesses paying levies in advance, are now eligible for refunds for… Video, Audio
Businesses to get $100m ACC refund
ACC is to refund about $100 million to businesses for overpayments of levies going back as far as 16 years.