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![ACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'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.
![Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised
The wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.
![‘I feel the bones grating’: Man left in agony as surgeries delayed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
‘I feel the bones grating’: Man left in agony as surgeries delayed
Bob Menzies has been waiting for a knee replacement for more than four years.
![ACC taxi woes: Flood of complaints, patient nearly missed surgery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
ACC taxi woes: Flood of complaints, patient nearly missed surgery
Many readers have reported missing vital medical appointments.
![Editorial: Inquiry into ACC taxi service concerns should be next cab off the rank](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Editorial: Inquiry into ACC taxi service concerns should be next cab off the rank
OPINION: Alarm bells must be ringing after revelations of a cost blowout and shortcomings.
![‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaints
Broken ankle sufferer left standing in street in pain for taxis that never arrived.
![The household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefing
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.
![Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected
A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.
![Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job
Former cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.
![Another major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Another major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homes
Pressure is growing on the Government to act, after Australia decided to ban the stone.
!['Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircut
The barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.
![Diana Clement: Are you guilty of ‘harmless’ fraud?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Diana Clement: Are you guilty of ‘harmless’ fraud?
OPINION: 'Harmless' fraud is a crime we all pay for.
![Ouch! 'Curious little girl' with squished finger rescued by firemen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ouch! 'Curious little girl' with squished finger rescued by firemen
Plus: New ACC data reveals the most common injuries and causes for Kiwi kids.
![The $70b Super Fund and ACC's $47b fund make opposing bets on Nvidia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The $70b Super Fund and ACC's $47b fund make opposing bets on Nvidia
How NZ is cashing in on the AI boom.
!['Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
![Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.
![Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation
WorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.
![Grassroots sport: New concussion protocol introduced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Grassroots sport: New concussion protocol introduced
The changes will come into effect this winter season.
![ACC told to reconsider woman’s injury claim after suicide attempt linked to medication](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
ACC told to reconsider woman’s injury claim after suicide attempt linked to medication
The medication 'likely played a material role' in the woman attempting suicide.
!['Freak' injuries and $11m in claims: How to keep kids safe on the trampoline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Freak' injuries and $11m in claims: How to keep kids safe on the trampoline
Plus, an NZ trampolinist prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.