Some surgeons are putting through claims they know won't be approved by ACC, its board chairman John Judge says.

Continuing a spate of drownings this New Zealand summer, three people have died in the water this weekend - including two small children.

Little Nylah Faamanu Vau, 2, went for her first swim yesterday, but will never have another one - she drowned at Waiwera Thermal Resort north of Auckland.

The little girl who became a household name after she lost her arms and legs to a deadly illness is appealing for help to walk again. Charlotte Cleverly-Bisman has outgrown her prosthetic limbs and has been unable to walk on her own...

Last year was a 'bitterly disappointing' year for farmers, with the number of deaths nearly doubling to 17, Federated Farmers says.

Overseas tourists claimed $1 million from the ACC in the last financial year, but the payouts benefited New Zealanders, the organisation says.

Health chiefs are demanding faster action on improved access to state immigration records, so they can tell if patients are entitled to care.

The Government is to allow private insurers to compete with the Accident Compensation Corporation.

The family of Michael Hill International's founder has renewed its attempt to take control of the jewellery chain.

We could fill this Government debt hole with a Telethon...

English confident of return to surplus, but spending limits will have to stay.

Herald deputy business editor Grant Bradley, who has visited the Pike River mine and covered the company for the Business Herald, on why today's receivership move by Pike River was inevitable.