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Auckland man sent another ACC client’s confidential details after horror flight plunge
ACC says it's 'deeply sorry' for sending messages intended for another client.
'It's scary if you think you're going to die': Patient feels doctors have given up
Robert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.
Kim Dotcom’s extradition and haka world record | Focus Morning Bulletin September 30, 2024
Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.
'Worrying trend': ACC claims for nitrous oxide 'nangs'-related injuries spike in 2024
New figures show a sharp rise in ACC claims relating to nitrous oxide.
'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury
“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.
ACC proposes hefty levy hikes
Minister for ACC Matt Doocey asks ACC to look for cost savings.
Life after the Paralympics: Cyclist struggles on less than minimum wage
Big Read: The remarkable life of Paralympian Fraser Sharp.
ACC u-turn reinstates one-on-one case managers after cuts
The reintroduction of one-to-one case management has emerged after gaps were identified.
‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraud
The group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.
Retired woman left with one leg shorter after hip surgery, takes on ACC alone
'Her everyday life has been hard: physically, emotionally, psychologically, financially.'
Social media is teeming with Olympics-inspired antics - and it’s making ACC nervous
Your body is amazing, but it can’t do the Biles II... yet.
'Social rehabilitation': Injured man wanted ACC to buy him 4WD to go hunting and fishing
He claimed it would would help manage his depression.
'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.
'I feel cheated': Tetraplegic denied ACC care despite missed meningitis diagnosis
Glen Murphy has exhausted every opportunity for taxpayer-funded care.
Brain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting payments
Despite numerous practitioners advising he was unfit for work, ACC disagreed.
'Horrified': Insurance shock after IUD 'just breaks' during removal
'It broke inside my body. Why in the world does it matter why I got it?'
Public sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC
Final decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.
'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
Brothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed money
The pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.
ACC Europe trip, Budget tease and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 28, 2024
ACC boss’ $32k trip, Nicola Willis teases her budget plans and the death toll remains unknown after devasting Papua New Guinea landslide.
Husband watched wife die while waiting for ambulance after six calls to 111
After she collapsed in their lounge, he was told help may take 'up to several hours'.
Higher injury costs and lower ACC coverage for older Māori - study
Older Māori face higher ACC costs, Auckland University study finds.
Thousands turn to rongoā Māori for treatment of their injuries
Māori are two-and-a-half times more likely to sustain a serious injury than non-Māori.
ACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointment
Mike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.
ACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 per cent of workforce
The public sector union said the cuts included 'vital' injury prevention staff.
ACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the line
The agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.
'I won't walk again': Mum of two resuscitated by husband after mountain bike park accident
Kate Ganner was resuscitated by her husband Iain in front of their two young sons.