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ACC founder blasts 'predatory' changes
The father of NZ's accident compensation scheme says changes announced last week are 'uncaring and predatory'.
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.
Motorcyclists say ACC rises unfair
Motorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.
Safety bonus as drivers face big ACC rises
Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.
ACC levies set to jump
Minister Nick Smith announces higher ACC fees and cuts to entitlements.
Govt to announce ACC changes
The Govt will today announce how it intends reducing ACC entitlements so levy increases can be kept within reasonable limits.
Drop in jobless total lifts recovery hopes
NZ's dole queue has shrunk for the first time this year, raising hopes that employment might pick up sooner than expected.
State tenant 'owned two properties'
A man is facing allegations he lived off the taxpayer in state housing while he was a landlord owning two properties.
'Positive signs' despite dole numbers rising, says Bennett
While the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
Universities may turn students away
Universities may have to turn students away from popular degrees if they are not allowed to lift student numbers.
Helping kids have special Big Night In
Tonight's Big Night In will be a step down memory lane for actors Martin Henderson and Anna Hutchison.
Jobless teens keep benefit, for now
The Govt appears to accept it cannot deny the benefit to young people who refuse work or training until there are enough training places available.