ACC
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.
Rugby Foundation cooks up a recipe fundraiser
Lisa Kingi-Bon is the CEO of the NZ Rugby Foundation, set up in 1986 to raise funds for badly injured players. Lisa and Daniel Buckingham, a Wheel Blacks Olympic gold medallist who is now manager of… Audio, Gallery
Motorists 'pretty uncomfortable with the amount they're already paying'
ACC's proposed increase in its motor vehicle levy could see motorists around the country paying more at the petrol pump, but AA says it's not the time for another tax.
Call for ACC to also cover sickness
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC wants ACC to cover sickness and disability not just injury caused by accidents. ACC lawyer Chris Patterson says even in its current form ACC isn't sustainable and it would be… Audio
Experts oppose ACC sex consent classes
Sexual health education experts are calling ACC's consent classes an $18 million waste of money. ACC decided to roll out its controversial Mates and Dates programme nationally, despite opposition from… Video, Audio
High intensity work-out warning: Richard Beddie
There's caution urged for those who are into high intensity training. Research from gym powerhouse Les Mills called for guidelines or limits on the work-outs due to the higher risk of injury. Exercise… Audio
ACC's external dispute review service not legal - lawyer
A lawyer representing ACC claimants says the corporation has been acting illegally by contracting out its dispute resolution services to a private company. Dunedin barrister Warren Forster says this… Audio
No allowances made by ACC for intellectually disabled employees
We heard from an employer of IHC workers who says his ACC levy went up markedly after a worker had an accident. We talk to ACC lawyer Chris Patterson who says as with most insurers ACC provides… Audio
The Rigours of Shearing
The rigours of shearing need to be better understood by health professionals so they can help shearers overcome injuries, says a movement mechanics coach. Audio
The Rigours of Shearing
The rigours of shearing need to be better understood by health professionals so they can help shearers overcome injuries, says a movement mechanics coach.
AudioGym-related ACC claims climb
The number of people hurting themselves at the gym is rapidly increasing and trainers are unsure why.
Family struck down by eating boar to get ACC
The family who fell ill after eating wild boar last year will be covered by ACC.
Putāruru family fights for ACC after mystery illness
A Putaruru family struck down with a mystery illness initially thought to be botulism are battling to have that diagnosis overturned and access to ACC reinstated. Shibu Kochummen, his wife Subi, and… Audio
