ACC
The cost of botched surgical mesh implants
New figures from ACC show that it has paid out 10 million dollars in treatment injury claims from botched surgical mesh implants. But what do we know about the true risks? Patricia Sullivan is a… Audio
ACC Minister won't budge on rego refunds
Tens of thousands of motorists will have their rego charges cut this year as ACC changes the safety rating on a swathe of makes and models of vehicles. Audio
Van drivers hardest hit by ACC's risk-rating stumbles
More than 25 thousand Toyota Hiace van owners have been driving around paying too much for their registration because of an ACC muck-up. Audio
ACC: many more motorists overcharged on regos
An ACC blunder which saw thousands of people overcharged for their car registrations seems much greater than initially thought, though further refunds have been ruled out. Audio
Dairy sewage used outside ACC HQ in protest
Greenpeace has dumped six thousand litres of dairy cow effluent outside the ACC head office on Lambton Quay in protest against the Corporation's investment in the Ruataniwha dam. Audio
ACC stay silent on Ruataniwha dam
The Accident Compensation Corporation is refusing to confirm or deny whether it will be investing in the Ruataniwha dam in the Hawke's Bay.
Kiwibank move 'slippery slope towards privatisation'
The Green Party fears a proposed deal to sell almost half of Kiwibank will lead to privatisation. Audio
Kiwibank stake good news for NZ Super and ACC - Cullen
The surprise move by the Superannuation Fund and Accident Compensation Corporation to take respective 25 and 20 percent stakes in Kiwibank is said to fit those entities long term investment… Audio
NZers eye Australian hip implant compo payment
A $A250m payment for faulty hip implants in Australia is giving hope to New Zealanders fighting for compensation from the same manufacturer.
Ditching ACC Court appeals won't resolve the problems
A Government proposal for ACC appeals to be heard by a new Tribunal rather than the District Court is being firmly rejected by ACC lawyers. The Government has been consulting with stakeholders on… Audio
Just how dangerous can Christmas be?
Christmas is supposed to be a time of festivities and fun but figures from the Accident Compensation Corporation show it's potentially dangerous and expensive.
Most car owners to save $65 a year on rego under ACC cuts
Most car owners will save more than 65-dollars on their registration next year with a second round of vehicle levy reductions confirmed by the ACC Minister Nikki Kaye yesterday. Audio
Car rego cost to fall to new low
The cost of a 12-month car registration will drop to $130 a year from next year, taking it to its lowest-ever level. Audio
Medical treatment injuries costing ACC $139 million a year
The number of people filing medical treatment injury claims with ACC has almost doubled in four years with the Government scrambling to figure out why. Audio
ACC clients waiting 670 days for appeal
The Government wants to change how people appeal against ACC decisions, which now take an average of 670 days to be dealt with through the court system. Audio
Govt proposes ACC appeal changes
The government has put forward options for changing the rules for appealing ACC decisions, including the possible creation of a new tribunal.
Schizophrenia case a landmark for future ACC cases
The University of Auckland says a recent court ruling has the potential to influence future ACC decisions for those suffering from a mental disorder. The University of Auckland's Dr Tony O'Brien is a… Audio
Court win for schizophrenia sufferer
A man who fractured his skull in a car crash when he was 13 and later developed schizophrenia has won a battle with ACC for compensation. Max Towle reports. Audio
Landmark court win for schizophrenia sufferer
A man who fractured his skull in a car crash when he was 13 and later developed schizophrenia has won a landmark battle with ACC for compensation. The man's lawyer Hunter de Groot spoke with our… Audio
Landmark court win for schizophrenia sufferer
A man who developed schizophrenia years after a car crash injury has won ACC compensation - a decision his lawyer says opens the door to similar claims.
