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
ACC pushes for reining in the silly this season
'Tis the season to be jolly, but ACC is also asking Christmas revellers to use a little common sense to ensure they don't put themselves or others at risk.
An accidental Christmas
Christmas is one of the most accident-prone times of the year. Wine cork injuries, Christmas tree trauma, Christmas lights incidents and run-ins with roast dinners. Audio
ACC claimants losing millions under tax system - lawyer
People receiving backdated payments from ACC are losing millions of dollars by being taxed at high rates for lump sums - but the government says changing the system isn't a priority.
Public sector CEOs named and shamed over pay
The State Services Commissioner says the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, ACC and auditor Telarc pay over and above what was recommended by the Commission. Audio
Surgical mesh limit long overdue - sufferers
Women who've suffered acute pain from surgical mesh say it should have been banned years ago. Medsafe yesterday announced New Zealand would be the second country to limit the way the mesh is used… Audio
Surgical mesh ban welcomed by campaigners
Women who have been fighting for a ban on surgical mesh for years feel vindicated health officials have finally acted, but wish it had happened years ago. From 4 January, mesh implants will not be… Audio
Family facing huge medical bill after botulism
ACC specialist and lawyer Phil Schmidt says deciding whether or not the Putaruru family are eligible to ACC cover is a bit of a grey area. Audio
Legal research award to examine extending ACC
ACC barrister and researcher Warren Forster has been named the NZ Law Foundation International Research fellow for 2017. He will spend the next 18 months developing recommendations to create a… Audio
Amputees call for inquiry into Govt artificial limb service
Some amputees are calling for an independent inquiry into the government's artificial limb service, which they say mistreated them and caused long-lasting physical damage and pain. Video, Audio
ACC fasttracks dying man's claim
A Dunedin man whose cancer spread whilst waiting for prostate cancer treatment at the Southern DHB says he is struggling to make ends meet whilst he waits for ACC to settle his claim. Audio
Older workers among highest ACC claimants - report
Employers are being told to make their workplaces safer for older workers, who are among the highest ACC claimants in the country.
Daughter forced to forgo mum's funeral, says she had 'no support'
The daughter of a woman who took her own life says that she and others in a similar position are unaware of the limited services out there to help.
Woman denied compo for botched sterilisation
A woman who became pregnant after a failed sterilisation operation has had a request for weekly ACC compensation thrown out by the Court of Appeal.
Is ACC 'passing the buck' with prediction based evaluations?
Otago University researchers are warning that a computer-based risk prediction model to profile and target ACC clients may be compromising the agency 's ability to make fair and humane decisions about… Audio
Dunedin lawyer frustrated by fake names in state services
A Dunedin barrister says there's no way to hold ACC's Remote Claims Unit to account when its staff members use fake names. The use of pseudonyms by staff fearful of client abuse has come to light at… Audio
ACC confesses to using false names on legal documents
ACC is the second government agency that's admitted using fake names for difficult clients. Lawyers and beneficiary advocates condemn it, but managers argue it's necessary to protect the safety of… Audio
ACC accused of using model to get people off its books
Lawyers and advocacy groups for injured people are demanding ACC be transparent about its computer model which predicts how long a client will use its services.
Concern ACC modelling focussed solely on moving people on
Lawyers and advocacy groups for injured people are worried ACC is using its computer model, which predicts how long a client will use its services, to get people off ACC. Audio
Should ACC include cancer?
Sir Kenneth Keith is a former Supreme Court Judge, and the only New Zealander to serve on the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Today he is giving a lecture in recognition of the ACC… Audio
