Pike River: ACC working to ease money fears
The ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
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The SFO has laid eight charges against Malcolm David Mason and another individual over corrupt property transactions involving the ACC.
Soccer: Serepisos '100pc' committed to Phoenix
Despite owing millions in taxes, Phoenix owner Terry Serepisos is confident the A-League soccer club is here to stay.
Serepisos woes won't put Phoenix in jeopardy: CEO
The Phoenix CEO has guaranteed the future of the soccer club, despite the IRD seeking $3.58 million from owner Terry Serepisos.
Proposed ACC changes privatisation by 'stealth'
Labour leader Phil Goff says proposed changes to ACC levies are the Government's way of moving to a user-pays, privatised system by "stealth".
Clients feel pain of ACC cuts
Physiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.
Cheaper ACC - but there's a catch
Taxpayers may be offered discounts on their accident insurance levies in return for accepting lower compensation, longer waits and higher medical fees after an accident.
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Former All Black faked ACC invoices
A former All Black, now a chiropractor, has been convicted for fraudulently billing ACC for treatment sessions his clients never received.
Govt deficit shrinks despite lower tax take
The Govt's financial statements show the deficit shrank as bigger returns from the ACC and the Cullen Fund kicked in.
Soccer: Phoenix lament unfair levy, pay debt
The Wellington Phoenix Football Club has paid ACC $261,000 in back levies to stave off liquidation, but still believe they are paying far too much for player insurance.
Woman fights for ACC to pay $250,000 bill
A woman plans to appeal to the High Court after an ACC decision not to pay a $250,000 medical bill she was left with when she fell seriously ill after having a flu jab.
Home more deadly than workplace or roadway
Almost 12 people a week are being killed by accidents in their own homes, new ACC figures show.
Accidents in the home killing 12 a week - ACC
Twelve New Zealanders are dying each week from accidents in their homes and alcohol is a significant factor, according to ACC statistics.
Key to explore suicide laws
An internet safety group has backed John Key's view that the public reporting of suicide is now virtually beyond control, because young people routinely discuss cases on websites.