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ACC founder blasts 'predatory' changes
The father of NZ's accident compensation scheme says changes announced last week are 'uncaring and predatory'.
Govt admits: We're looking at ACC fee
The Government has confirmed that accident victims may have to pay the first $50 or $100 of their costs.
Simon Power's speech on support for crime victims
Justice Minister Simon Power's speech announcing changes in Government support for the victims of serious crime.
More financial support for crime victims
Victims of serious crime will now get more financial support - including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.
Minister sorry for 'throw myself under' remark
ACC Minister Nick Smith today described his comments about ACC suicide victims as an "unfortunate analogy".
<i> Brian Fallow: </i> Inflation broader and stronger than expected
Today's CPI figures show a broader and stronger inflation that you would expect in an economy enfeebled by a prolonged recession.
Motorcyclists say ACC rises unfair
Motorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.
Safety bonus as drivers face big ACC rises
Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.
ACC levies set to jump
Minister Nick Smith announces higher ACC fees and cuts to entitlements.
Govt to announce ACC changes
The Govt will today announce how it intends reducing ACC entitlements so levy increases can be kept within reasonable limits.
Accountants have plan to simplify small business tax
The Chartered Accountants Institute has put up a set of proposals to radically simplify the taxation of small businesses.
ACC choice - pay more or get less, says Key
There needs to be a balance between cutting ACC entitlements and increasing levies, Prime Minister John Key says.