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'Left to die': Pensioner who survived savage beating now battling health system
He was beaten nearly to death but is now fighting for support from the health system.
Petition for right to appeal against patient watchdog decisions
Petition urges right to appeal against Health and Disability Commissioner decisions.
Gynaecologist told to apologise: 'I did not expect in any way to be cut near [that] area'
A gynaecologist has had to apologise after performing a procedure without consent.
White Island eruption: DHB seeks $11m for treating survivors
Cost of treating eruption victims forced the DHB into deficit.
$65k payout for bashed, traumatised ex-prison guard
Guard 'broken into a thousand pieces' after prison assault.
Attacked prison guard awarded $65,000
Officer punched unconscious from behind and then punched a further 20 times.
'Significant drop' in injury-related hospital admissions during lockdown
Medical experts say hospitals should offer full services until resources run dry.
Revealed: How Kiwis are still injuring themselves despite lockdown
There were 116 claims related to ladder use, and 243 for DIY work.
Filipino carpenter: Who will feed my family now?
Carpenter's net income drops from $1200 to $494 - now who will feed his family?
Coronavirus: Company claims herbal remedy prevents virus
The provider claimed medicine made from Chinese herbs was backed by scientific evidence.
10 tips to help your wellbeing during lockdown
Remember five key words: Connected, creative, giving, learning and active.
'I'm fighting to be heard': Toxic mould in work car - man battles employer, ACC
"The next day I was driving the car and my vision deteriorated..." Waikato father tells.
Coroner Christopher Devonport's last act was to save two lives through organ donation
"I could have not asked for a better father in this life," coroner's family pays a tribute
Dunedin's ACC cycling claim costs on the rise
It is likely the increased injuries reflect a rise in the number of people cycling.
ACC email scam alert: Watch out for this tricky phishing attempt
Have you received this spam email from ACC?
ACC spends $15 million on injured tourists in five years
ACC spent at least $15 million treating injured tourists over the last five years
From ill-fated waterfall leap to pro bodybuilding
Ephraim Gudjeon went from cracked vertebra to cracking professional bodybuilding's ranks.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why every biker should take this ride
COMMENT: An ACC funded course for motorcyclists helps save millions.
Call for action on firefighter cancer law change
Firefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.
'Unbearable pain': ACC pays $1 billion for decade of medical errors
"It felt like a grater moving around inside of me," surgical mesh injury victim says.
Ho ho, oh no: ACC festive injury claims increase
Claims near $500,000 annually for injuries over the festive period.
Blinded by treatment injury: Family battles 'arrogant' ACC
Pre-schooler has undergone more than 25 surgeries.
Physio accused of deceit on trial
Whangārei physio accused of defrauding ACC of tens of thousands of dollars on trial.
'Serious safety concerns' at residential construction sites
Death of Chinese builder prompts St John's volunteer to launch safety initiative.
Party horror: Woman a paraplegic after falling from third storey
AJ Pouoa broke her back and thought her sporting career was over.
'Atrocious' training, regulations slammed in wake of forklift deaths
Forklift rules and training fall short, experts warn, as two boys die in two weeks.
'I look like that sloth from Ice Age' - dental patient
Grace went to the dentist to straighten her teeth. She ended up with something else.
Unable to walk after surgery blunder: Dad's battle with ACC
"The stress to fight ACC has been soul destroying," Kiwi dad unable to walk tells.
Girl, 8, needed surgery after botched dental procedure
A young girl thought she was losing her tongue after waking up with profuse bleeding.
Man's brain tumour misdiagnosed for six years
The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.
Signing off: IR and ACC call time on cheques
Payments by cheque will no longer be accepted by Inland Revenue and ACC after the change.
Watch out for those suited up, older males zooming past on an e-scooter
"There is an uncanny ability with human beings to find new ways to injuring ourselves."