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Turia: Opening ACC could benefit iwi
The Maori Party will not rule out supporting moves to open accident compensation to competition.
Man sues farmer after calf writes off car
A man successfully sues a farmer for more than $5000 after his car was written off when it hit a calf.
Tourist dies while swimming with dolphins
An American tourist dies during a Dolphin Watch EcoTours trip in the Marlborough Sounds this morning.
Further ACC negotiations today - Key
John Key says there will be further negotiations on supporting ACC legislation with the Act Party, and possibly the Maori Party, today.
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.
ACC founder blasts 'predatory' changes
The father of NZ's accident compensation scheme says changes announced last week are 'uncaring and predatory'.
Widow's fury after drink-driver allowed back on road
The grieving widow of the victim of an alleged drink-driver has lashed out at the law that allowed the accused back behind the wheel.
Air NZ's shock Erebus admission
Air New Zealand has acknowledged the "gaps and failings" after the Erebus tragedy 30 years ago.
Last words to little girl lost
Aisling Symes' mother has revealed her final words to her daughter at Friday's funeral.
Man of steel and sensibility
Inspector Gary Davey had plenty of emotion invested in the Aisling Syme case - but his professional demeanour has kept his responses level-headed.
Black weekend on NZ roads
A teenager was clinging to life last night as six crashes in 20 hours left one person dead and 15 needing hospital treatment.
Erebus milestone stirs up emotions
The Erebus tragedy would never have happened if a Civil Aviation inspector, scheduled to be on board that day, had made the flight, an expert says.