ACC minister Nikki Kaye says the glitches that have plagued the system have the side-benefit of getting Kiwis talking about the safety of their vehicles.

Yet another glitch has hit the “new and improved” troubled car rego system.

ACC says second critical error responsible for blowout in number of people who paid incorrect amounts.

Officials are scrambling to fix the problem but last night didn't appear sure exactly how many makes of car were affected.

The drain on ACC will continue as long as Talley's continues to insist its' health and safety scheme is working, writes Dita De Boni.

For Auckland amputee Diane Smith, it matters that the technicians who worked on her artificial leg included a former bulldozer driver.

It would be a stretch to suggest trading rooms will fall silent tomorrow afternoon when Finance Minister Bill English enters Parliament to deliver his seventh Budget.

For people other than residential property investors, Thursday's Budget is expected to be a nickel-and-dime affair, writes Brian Fallow.

People will find more money in their pay packet and motorists will pay less for ACC levies, under changes announced by the Government.

Motorists will next year pay around a third of the ACC levy they do now, under cuts announced today by the Government.

Areview of injury claims relating to surgical mesh treatment has suggested registering all women who undergo the procedure so any complications can be tracked.

Unleashed dogs are roaming popular Auckland beach and owners are to blame, say residents after reports of savage attack on ex-Shortland Street star Kirstie O'Sullivan.

Kirstie O'Sullivan, best known as villainous nurse Robyn Stokes on the soap opera, fears for children on Auckland beach after an unleashed dog savaged her leg and bottom.

Research has found injuries from dog bites are an escalating problem for New Zealand.

"I'm a stubborn old bastard. Most old folk would give up. But I made a vow to a lady who passed away." Fin has won a long-running battle over compensation.

A new system to determine new car licensing levies has been criticised for determining higher fees be charged to owners of vehicles with a safe track record.

Sexual violence survivor advocate Dr Kim McGregor has resigned from the agency because its board has decided to narrow its focus.

The Accident Compensation Corporation is likely in the strongest financial position in its history, its chair says.

Labour leader Andrew Little has called for an immediate cut in ACC levies, saying the corporation was set to collect $350 million a year more than needed.

Accident Compensation Corporation figures reveal it paid out $202 million last year to treat sports injuries.

Halfway through the Government's financial year its deficit at just under $1 billion was $381 million smaller than forecast last December.

"I can't sleep at night because I'm scared a white-tail spider's going to sting me, or bite me." An Auckland family has had enough of spider bites.

About nine people each day receive head injuries from falls in their home, according to ACC claim data.

Finn Drummond's eyes have survived not one but two freak accidents, increasing the risk of long-term damage to his sight.

New figures show ACC paid $49.1 million in compensation for more than 107,000 animal-related incidents in the past two years.

Jane Watts said last goodbyes to her severely injured husband five times and could only have dreamed she would spend another Christmas with him.

The child injury prevention service of Starship Children's Health and Auckland Council rangers have come up with a list of the city's safest, child-friendliest, parks for the sunshine months

A report is calling for tighter controls on children operating off-road vehicles following the deaths of 22 children at the controls since 2002.

For most of us, the worst thing about Christmas and New Year feasts is the excessive amount of food we gorge over the festive season.