Recoveries in the investment performance of the ACC and New Zealand Superannuation Fund portfolios have helped offset a dramatic fall in the tax take over the past three months, says Treasury.

John Key's Cabinet punt on Paula Bennett has paid off handsomely.

Double accounting major forced to go on the dole after job-seeking desperation.

The Maori Party will not rule out supporting moves to open accident compensation to competition.

John Key says there will be further negotiations on supporting ACC legislation with the Act Party, and possibly the Maori Party, today.

The father of NZ's accident compensation scheme says changes announced last week are 'uncaring and predatory'.

The Government has confirmed that accident victims may have to pay the first $50 or $100 of their costs.

Motorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.

Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.

Minister Nick Smith announces higher ACC fees and cuts to entitlements.

The Govt will today announce how it intends reducing ACC entitlements so levy increases can be kept within reasonable limits.