ACC
Rugby Foundation cooks up a recipe fundraiser
Lisa Kingi-Bon is the CEO of the NZ Rugby Foundation, set up in 1986 to raise funds for badly injured players. Lisa and Daniel Buckingham, a Wheel Blacks Olympic gold medallist who is now manager of… Audio, Gallery
Motorists 'pretty uncomfortable with the amount they're already paying'
ACC's proposed increase in its motor vehicle levy could see motorists around the country paying more at the petrol pump, but AA says it's not the time for another tax.
Call for ACC to also cover sickness
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC wants ACC to cover sickness and disability not just injury caused by accidents. ACC lawyer Chris Patterson says even in its current form ACC isn't sustainable and it would be… Audio
Experts oppose ACC sex consent classes
Sexual health education experts are calling ACC's consent classes an $18 million waste of money. ACC decided to roll out its controversial Mates and Dates programme nationally, despite opposition from… Video, Audio
High intensity work-out warning: Richard Beddie
There's caution urged for those who are into high intensity training. Research from gym powerhouse Les Mills called for guidelines or limits on the work-outs due to the higher risk of injury. Exercise… Audio
ACC's external dispute review service not legal - lawyer
A lawyer representing ACC claimants says the corporation has been acting illegally by contracting out its dispute resolution services to a private company. Dunedin barrister Warren Forster says this… Audio
No allowances made by ACC for intellectually disabled employees
We heard from an employer of IHC workers who says his ACC levy went up markedly after a worker had an accident. We talk to ACC lawyer Chris Patterson who says as with most insurers ACC provides… Audio
The Rigours of Shearing
The rigours of shearing need to be better understood by health professionals so they can help shearers overcome injuries, says a movement mechanics coach. Audio
Gym-related ACC claims climb
The number of people hurting themselves at the gym is rapidly increasing and trainers are unsure why.
Family struck down by eating boar to get ACC
The family who fell ill after eating wild boar last year will be covered by ACC.
Putāruru family fights for ACC after mystery illness
A Putaruru family struck down with a mystery illness initially thought to be botulism are battling to have that diagnosis overturned and access to ACC reinstated. Shibu Kochummen, his wife Subi, and… Audio
ACC pushes for reining in the silly this season
'Tis the season to be jolly, but ACC is also asking Christmas revellers to use a little common sense to ensure they don't put themselves or others at risk.
An accidental Christmas
Christmas is one of the most accident-prone times of the year. Wine cork injuries, Christmas tree trauma, Christmas lights incidents and run-ins with roast dinners. Audio
ACC claimants losing millions under tax system - lawyer
People receiving backdated payments from ACC are losing millions of dollars by being taxed at high rates for lump sums - but the government says changing the system isn't a priority.
Public sector CEOs named and shamed over pay
The State Services Commissioner says the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, ACC and auditor Telarc pay over and above what was recommended by the Commission. Audio
Surgical mesh limit long overdue - sufferers
Women who've suffered acute pain from surgical mesh say it should have been banned years ago. Medsafe yesterday announced New Zealand would be the second country to limit the way the mesh is used… Audio
Surgical mesh ban welcomed by campaigners
Women who have been fighting for a ban on surgical mesh for years feel vindicated health officials have finally acted, but wish it had happened years ago. From 4 January, mesh implants will not be… Audio
Family facing huge medical bill after botulism
ACC specialist and lawyer Phil Schmidt says deciding whether or not the Putaruru family are eligible to ACC cover is a bit of a grey area. Audio
Legal research award to examine extending ACC
ACC barrister and researcher Warren Forster has been named the NZ Law Foundation International Research fellow for 2017. He will spend the next 18 months developing recommendations to create a… Audio
Amputees call for inquiry into Govt artificial limb service
Some amputees are calling for an independent inquiry into the government's artificial limb service, which they say mistreated them and caused long-lasting physical damage and pain. Video, Audio