Abuse loophole revealed after survivor speaks out
Battler wins review into gaps in law for abuse survivors.
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Government announces new Ministry for Disabled People and accessibility law
A new ministry is part of the government's promise to reform disability services.
ACC suspends another two employees due to alleged privacy breach
Twelve employees were stood down on Tuesday.
Crown investment funds face new deadline for going green
A new Government framework will require Crown funds to hit 2050 climate targets.
ACC to review management of client data after info posted to Snapchat
Twelve staff in Hamilton were stood down on Tuesday morning.
ACC stands down 12 staff after workers posted clients' details to Snapchat group
The group poked fun at people who had injured themselves while drunk or intoxicated.
Botched brain surgery: Woman wins fight with ACC
Jan Henderson's surgeon operated in the wrong place at the base of her brain.
After 'cockroach' jailed, abuse survivor fights for victims
Speaking out against sex offenders vindicated as Minister investigates, survivor says.
Abuse survivor's struggle prompts minister to investigate
He stared down his abuser in court - and has now uncovered a gap in the law for survivors.
ACC admits backlog is delaying tens of thousands of client cases
ACC is struggling to clear a month-long backlog of work, the organisation tells MPs.
Unprecedented demand from sex abuse victims for ACC support
400 percent increase in unsuccessful attempts by abuse victims to get support through ACC.
Birth injuries to be covered by ACC
Obstetric injuries sustained by thousands of women will be covered.
ACC removes bonus payments for executive staff
The move comes after a restructure that's reportedly left staff overworked and stressed.
Opinion | Why is Labour trying to push through a two-tier benefit system?
A social insurance scheme would be the biggest change to NZ's welfare system since 1974.
Overwhelmed ACC staff 'dropping like flies' after changes
A budget-blowing restructure has left staff with "overwhelming caseloads".
Auckland records most skiing and snowboarding injuries this year
$11.9 million has been spent on skiing and snowboarding injuries so far this year.
The staggering amount taxpayers spend on drink-driving crashes
'Road deaths aren't just numbers,' police boss says.
280% surge in demand: Male sexual violence group struggling to manage
'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'
'Mental distress' biggest health issue as workplace anxiety, stress counselling climbs
'Counsellors had been a lifesaver for many people...'
'I dread waking up': Misdiagnosis leaves great-grandma in daily pain
Relief in sight for great-grandma who has had excruciating knee pain for two years.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
ACC loses court battle over asbestos cancer victim
Deanna Trevarthen died in 2016 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer caused by asbestos fibres.
'Revenge porn' victims struggling for help from ACC, justice system
ACC doesn't help with mental fallout due to abuse, though the organisation is supposed to
'Shockingly low': Only 5pc of sexual abuse claims make it through ACC system
Sexual abuse survivors are giving up their claims, saying the process is too traumatic.
Sport-loving region is also a hub of sports injuries, ACC stats reveal
14,603 claims paid out in a single year related to sporting and recreational activities.
Report: Māori youth more likely to die than non-Māori following major trauma
DHBs urged to review whether institutional racism and unconscious bias isn't the cause.
No baby, no help: Grieving mum told she's not eligible for help
A depressed woman whose baby died was denied help from Perinatal Mental Health Services.
Liam Dann: Could we make Westpac a Kiwi bank?
The sale of Westpac NZ presents opportunity to change banking landscape for the better.
Simplicity commits $20m to Aotearoa Pledge housing fund
The contribution is the largest to date for the Aotearoa Pledge.
Finance Minister asks funds to 'ethically invest' public money
Robertson wrote to the Super Fund asking it to help 'lift NZ's reputational standing'.
'Bureaucratic lunacy': Boy banned from bus, told to use $2300-a-year taxi
Parents say a taxi will cost taxpayers far more than letting their son on a school bus.
Student told of 9-month wait for ACC help after sexual assault
Victim's situation is common says student campaign against sexual violence.
BOP bike crash claims near $30m in four years
Bay of Plenty-based motorcyclists are being urged to attend free rider safety talks.
Quake victim gets $236k in backdated ACC - more than half taken for benefits
ACC back pay quake victim Bonnie Singh more than $236K - but MSD take more than half.