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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.'
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.
'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.