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Over $500,000 of ACC money claimed for e-scooter incidents
Auckland had the most claims for any region, followed by Christchurch then Hutt Valley.
Lime sorry for threat to fine truck crash victim
Lime pulls a U-turn after it attempted to fine crash victim $100.
Increasing amount for F45-related injury claims
Over the past five years ACC claims relating to gym injuries totalled $171,769,879.
'I could've easily taken both their lives': Warrior's message after crash
League star reckons he would've gone through the windscreen if not for his seat belt.
Auckland man breaks jaw after Lime scooter locks up
'It was pretty bad, the most pain I've felt in a while.'
'My skull was in pieces': Woman's incredible recovery following Lime Scooter crash
Grave fears were held for Renee Whitehouse after she was hit by a truck.
Geek makes bloody case for a full-face helmet
PLUS: Tim Wilson in good company with his busted knee.
Prince Philip surrenders driving licence after horror crash
The Duke of Edinburgh flipped his Land Rover last month in horror Sandringham crash.
One moderately injured in Waikato crash
The collision in Ngaruawahia involved a truck and a car.
Govt could change discriminatory welfare law
A landmark case may change the way people on both ACC and welfare are compensated.
Anger over boys' deaths will never fade, says mum
The driver stood emotionless as Mohadeseh Sharifi shared her anguish.
Traffic light death: Victim was to move into new family home
Zhengwen Alan Hu, 50, was killed last Monday when his car was rear-ended in Golflands.
One dead, seven injured in four Tauranga crashes
The crashes left commuters stranded for hours as emergency services cleared the scenes.
Police search for driver who smashed into partygoers
It is understood the driver left the scene shortly after the "horrific" incident.
'Out of control': Horrific scenes as car rams into partygoers
Six injured after an "out of control" car rammed into partygoers and a fight ensued.
Diana Clement: Don't let bad luck knock you off your perch
Comment: Many of us never consider what will happen if we are unable to earn a living.
Pensioner ordered to pay injured tourists $1600 after ploughing into them
Woman drives into tourists mistaking accelerator for brake.
Four injured, police investigating after Blockhouse Bay car chase
Motorist collided with a motorcyclist and a parked car during the pursuit.
Power outages in east Auckland after crash
Two people have minor injuries as a result of the crash and power is out in places.
Elderly tramper rescued after days stranded on Mt Lockett
The man, stranded since Tuesday, was taken to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.
'A tragic day': Boy, 13, dies in cycle crash just before start of high school
Today was supposed to be the first day of high school for teen killed in collision.
Grandmother's anger after disabled grandson knocked over by Lime rider
Anita's grandson was walking through Botany Downs park when he was bowled over.
Holiday horror: Obese woman on water slide 'nearly killed me'
The mother-of-two had only been in Turkey for 14 hours when accident happened.
'It will haunt me forever': Father's pain over 7-year-old son's drowning
Hamilton boy Logan Tuson drowned at Wainui Beach on January 10, swimming with his sister.
Young victim suffering nightmares after head-on crash
The 6-year-old boy was injured in a head-on crash by a cannabis-affected driver.
Body never found after dispute on Mt Taranaki
Pioneer of Highlander condensed milk never found after climb of Mt Taranaki.
Slip on Cape Kidnappers: Two injured, one critical
Slip on Cape Kidnappers: Two injured, one critical.
Person rescued after being trapped under tree
Injured person freed by fire officers after being trapped by falling tree.
One critically injured in Taranaki crash
The single-car crash occurred around 10.20pm on Cheal Rd.
ACC reports another big jump in e-scooter claims
Lime says it's open to chipping in toward ACC costs - but with one condition.
'Absolute chaos' at Shotover Jet after falling tree injures five
Staff at the base were visibly stressed as emergency services rushed to the scene.