ACC
Footy to Farming – Philip Wells’ story
Nobody told Philip Wells he would never walk again. He was 15 and in the Otara spinal unit following a rugby tackle that had gone badly wrong. It was 1979. Audio
Assaulted nurse wins ACC battle
A nurse who was brutally beaten by a psychiatric patient has won a three-year battle with ACC for compensation. Audio
Nurse wins three-year ACC legal battle
A Hastings nurse who was brutally beaten by a psychiatric patient has won a three-year battle with the Accident Compensation Corporation.
Researchers to try to improve ACC appeals
Improving the ACC appeals process is the target of an Otago University research team.
ACC fights group action over disabled kids
The Accident Compensation Corporation has been accused of being stingy to families of severely disabled children.
Families of disabled children battle 'stingy' ACC
The ACC is accused of being stingy to families of severely disabled children. Audio
ACC refunds more than half a million in rego overcharges
The Government has been forced to refund more than half a million dollars to motorists after overcharging them for their vehicle licenses. Audio
Setting of ACC premiums slammed
BusinessNZ has slammed the Government's recent setting of ACC premiums, saying it reeked of political interference and made public consultation on setting the levies a farce.
Fighting ACC decisions futile says report
A new report based on more than 500 written court decisions finds that there are serious barriers to justice for those challenging ACC decisions. The researchers working with the University of Otago's… Audio
A report highly critical of ACC
Wellington barrister John Miller has represented ACC clients in court for the past three decades. Audio
ACC Minister broadens consultation
As you heard last hour a report by the lobby group Acclaim Otago concludes it's futile to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
People challenging ACC decisions is futile
A new report concludes it's futile to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
Fighting ACC decisions through court system futile
A new report has found it's futile for ordinary New Zealanders to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
New Zealand selfie takers need to watch their teeth
We decided to check out if there are any woes with selfies here in New Zealand. Audio
ACC defends new vehicle registration system
The ACC Minister is defending New Zealand's new vehicle licensing system, saying the Government will work through the problems affecting tens of thousands of cars. Audio
9000 people overcharged to register cars in ACC bungle
ACC admits a bungle caused nine thousand people to pay too much to register their cars, some by more than 100 dollars. Audio
English to consider taxing ACC investments
The Finance Minister Bill English says he'll consider taxing ACC's investments in order to bring it into line with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Audio
Govt cuts to ACC levies too harsh
Labour leader, Andrew Little, says ACC should consider changing its funding model back to the way it was. Audio
Greens say Government should cut ACC levies now
The Green Party says the Government could cut ACC levies immediately, but it won't because it wants to make its books look good. Audio
Landmark ruling over choosing between super and ACC
A landmark ruling by the Human Rights Review Tribunal in favour of Ernest Heads, may not leave him better off. Audio
