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Not enough new mums getting treatment for birth injuries
It is two years since ACC began funding treatment for birth injuries - but one expert says not nearly enough mothers are getting the help they need. Audio
Woman waits 2 years to be reimbursed by ACC
A woman who fractured her ankle has waited almost two years to be reimbursed thousands of dollars for surgery after ACC initially declined her claim, ACC figures show the average wait for a formal… Audio
ACC review delays harming injured claimants: Lawyer and advocate
An ACC lawyer and advocate is taking legal action against ACC, saying injured claimants are losing jobs and homes while they wait to have disputed decisions reviewed and resolved. Audio
ACC turns 50
ACC is 50 years old this week, and while some say it's time to celebrate, others are calling for change.
Reporter Lauren Crimp takes a look at its history. Audio
21 Anusha Bradley | A Breach of Privacy
As stories tumbled out about ACC's handling of sensitive client data, Anusha Bradley was there holding the agency to account. Her award-winning coverage prompted an independent review, policy changes… Audio
Birthing injuries now included in ACC cover after bill passes
More women and birthing parents will now receive cover from ACC if they suffer an injury during childbirth.
Are anti-inflammatory drugs making back pain worse?
A new series of studies are questioning the conventional wisdom of using steroids and commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs to treat chronic back pain, suggesting they could instead prolong the pain… Audio
ACC's $74m restructure lacks clear benefits, review finds
The benefits of a budget-blowing restructure of the way ACC manages claims are still "unclear", a return on investment by 2030 is uncertain and minor privacy breaches have nearly doubled, an internal…
Lawyer calls for ACC review of work-related cancer claims policy
An experienced ACC lawyer is urging the corporation to review the way it assesses claims for people with work-related terminal cancer.
Sexual assault victims say ACC discouraged claims
Two sexual assault victims say ACC discouraged them from making claims and failed to inform them about the financial help they could be entitled to.
One of the women says ACC told her she was better… Audio
Weekend wicket warriors warned to avoid preventable injuries
Sporting Aucklanders are being unleashed this weekend after 107 days in lockdown with hundreds expected to hit cricket pitches around the city.
But a warning from ACC - by that we mean the Accident… Video, Audio
Woman’s photo posted to porn site but only perpetrator gets access to counselling
A young woman who was the victim of online image-based sexual abuse was left for months without any mental health support, while the perpetrator of the crime was getting counselling as part of his…
'I feel like they're sweeping it under the carpet' - ACC whistleblower
An ACC employee who blew the whistle on call-centre staff sharing and laughing at client details in a private Snapchat group says no one from the agency has been in touch with them about the matter.
Opposition calls for overhaul of ACC's handling of data
Opposition parties are calling for a major overhaul of the way the Accident Compensation Corporation handles people's information after staff shared, and laughed at people's injuries in a Snapchat… Audio
ACC to spend $44.9 million on sexual violence prevention
ACC is spending nearly 45 million dollars on a bid to prevent sexual violence, including $11.7 million for kaupapa Māori approaches.
ACC admits backlog is delaying tens of thousands of client cases
ACC is struggling to clear a month-long backlog of work, with some tasks more than seven months overdue, the organisation has told MPs.
The Panel with Claire Robinson and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
Panellists Claire Robinson and Steve McCabe discuss vaccine passports, ACC funding for birth injuries, and mask tips. Audio
Midwives welcome extension of ACC maternal birth injury cover
Midwives are welcoming more ACC cover for maternal birth injuries but the sector says it's puzzled by news the government's Maternity Action Plan has also been updated, saying it's been kept secret…
Midwives welcome ACC cover for maternal birth injuries
Midwives are welcoming more ACC cover for maternal birth injuries.
Proposed changes announced today will make up to 18,000 women a year who sustain birth injuries eligible for ACC cover.
Māni Dunlop… Audio
'The right thing to do' - Government reveals proposed ACC changes to cover birth injuries
Thousands of women injured while giving birth will be eligible for ACC cover, under proposed changes being revealed today.
