It is absolutely possible to contribute to KiwiSaver while receiving ACC payments. But it's not obligatory.

Two patients injured in clinical trials have fought with international drug companies for compensation, sparking a call for a return to cover by the ACC.

Twisted ankles, broken bones and other school holiday mishaps cost millions of dollars each year.

COMMENT: New Zealand has no shortage of tea-stained reports about the failures of Child Youth and Family and its hard-working, well-meaning staff.

Kiwis who received faulty metal-on-metal hip replacements urged to come forward for class action against manufacturer.

New Zealand Rugby - while sympathetic and moved by the plight of former players battling dementia - says its obligation is to protect the current generation.

We're lucky. Few countries have such an all-encompassing no-fault accident compensation scheme as we do in New Zealand with ACC, writes Diana Clement.

Bill English says he's willing to wait for next year's review of the Reserve Bank's policy targets agreement to consider whether it is still appropriate.

Tackling anti-competitive behaviour is one of new dame's many missions.

A stolen handbag containing names of hundreds of patients who had undergone a sensitive medical procedure was one of a record number of data breaches reported in the past year.

Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, you cause scores of injuries.

Top public sector CEOs reap at least $50,000 in pay rises and bonuses.

A 6-year-old boy is recovering in hospital with facial injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog.

Men generate 71 per cent of workplace accident claims to ACC.

Industries that have improved health and safety records will pay less in ACC levies under changes announced today - but some businesses will see their costs jump.

Those keen to get out in the garden this spring should be wary of risks associated with what awaits.

Michael Cullen, the architect of KiwiSaver, wrote at the time of its launch in 2007 "that KiwiSaver would help us own more of our New Zealand businesses and that it would produce deeper capital....

Lawyers and a support group are calling for big changes to the accident compensation scheme, saying it stops many people from seeking justice.

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.

Experts say when Finance Minister Bill English stands up to announce his spending plans, there could be something in the Budget to help your pocket.

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

ACC Minister Nikki Kaye toyed with the idea of issuing a ministerial direction to make it abundantly clear to the board of directors just who is in the box seat when it comes to funding policies.

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.