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How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.

Cycling accidents a summer concern for ACC in Hawke’s Bay
Classic sun-soaked activities creating higher costs for ACC in the Bay.

‘Suck it up’ attitude may contribute to low ACC birth injury claims
The number of ACC claims lodged is much lower than expected.

'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurant
Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.

Holiday hazards: ACC data highlights festive injury risks
Dentists advise caution with festive foods; pork crackling a common dental hazard.

No surplus in sight: Creative accounting used to mask deterioration in Govt books
Debt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.

Hefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three years
The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.

Review into ACC announced, levies to increase
ACC Minister Matt Doocey: 'This review will have a particular focus on claims management.'

Abuse survivor faces $75,000 bill after ex-partner broke her teeth
Ellie is scared for her future: 'My teeth are going to kill me.'

Opinion: Abuse survivors know how redress should work – will the Govt finally listen?
OPINION: Survivors of abuse in care are owed substantial redress for their injuries.

Cyclone stories of Gisborne farmers feature in Farmstrong book
Rob and Marie Burke have first hand experience tackling disaster.

Farmer with terminal cancer caught in two-year battle with ACC
The 53-year-old fighting for compensation now has less than a year to live.

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.

Opinion: How Google's tech can help prevent NZ's most common accidents
OPINION: Addressing fall risks early could save money – and lives – down the track.

ACC sets aside $3.6b for 100,000 childhood abuse survivors
ACC puts $3.6 billion aside, as it prepares to significantly expand its cover.

No need to panic over ACC’s $7.2b deficit, expert says
The deficit sounded alarming but was perfectly normal, the law expert says.

Health sector woes contribute to ACC's books plunging $7.2b into deficit
The Government is to decide whether to increase ACC levies.

ACC levy hike hits EV owners hardest after incentive cuts
Drive Electric criticises ACC levy hike, calling it 'poor timing' after EV incentives cut.

Crocs injuries triple in 2023, jandals lead in ACC claims cost
Ugly shoe is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to safety, new data shows.

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.