EmploymentMy Job: Injury reduction role brings wide mixAs programme manager for sport, my job is to reduce the burden of sport and recreation-related injuries in New Zealand. These injuries cost the ACC scheme around $400 million each year. 24 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandDo your bit with a quake bond, Kiwis toldPublic likely to be hesitant about locking up more than $1000 for four years.19 May 05:30 PM
Sport'Weekend warriors' pulling up soreThe number of unfit people seeking treatment as winter sports hit their peak is rising, medics say.14 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandACC admits hardline too toughThe ACC has admitted it has been rejecting too many claimants seeking elective surgery.13 May 05:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Dog owners shirking their responsibilitiesNew Zealanders experienced almost 10,000 dog-related injuries last year, yet it seems only a fraction of these are reported...12 May 09:30 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceSecret talks on farmers' trading planFonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.10 May 05:30 PM
EconomyDeficit worse than forecast - $10.1bThe New Zealand government ran an operating deficit of $10.16 billion in the nine months ended March 31, almost 15pc worse than forecast. The government faces a potential credit rating downgrade from Standard and Poor's unless it can...09 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandVictims of drunk driving to get extra supportFamilies of victims of serious crimes are set to get more Government-funded assistance.06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandACC doctor backs down on legal actionSenior ACC clinician Dr Peter Jansen has dropped his legal action for defamation against a sexual abuse claimant.06 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandACC doctor wants public apologyThe ACC doctor who is suing a sexual abuse victim for $250,000 over critical comments which she posted about him on the internet says he will withdraw the action if there is a public apology.15 Apr 05:39 AM
EconomyDeficit figures point to budget pressures, Key saysA $1.7 billion higher-than-forecast deficit points to the fiscal challenges the Government faces in its May budget, Prime Minister John Key says.04 Apr 05:20 AM
Small BusinessEmployment law and ACC changes spark angerLegislative changes effective today were met with a vocal response.01 Apr 04:10 AM
New ZealandQuake injuries payout likely to be ACC's biggest everACC has received almost 6000 claims as a result of the Christchurch earthquake and estimates the final cost will be $200 million.17 Mar 01:56 AM
BDBDEconomyQuake will blow Budget deficit to 8 per cent of GDPThis year's Budget deficit will blow out to 8 per cent of gross domestic product, says Finance Minister Bill English.17 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandPhilippines may sue if CTV building liability foundThe Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch. 15 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandNo special quake compensation for Chinese families - KeyChinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says. 14 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandChina wants extra compensation for Christchurch quake victimsThe Chinese Embassy has asked the Government to give special compensation to Chinese families who lost children in last month's Christchurch earthquake.14 Mar 12:51 AM
