ACC
ACC Minister broadens consultation
As you heard last hour a report by the lobby group Acclaim Otago concludes it's futile to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
People challenging ACC decisions is futile
A new report concludes it's futile to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
Fighting ACC decisions through court system futile
A new report has found it's futile for ordinary New Zealanders to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
New Zealand selfie takers need to watch their teeth
We decided to check out if there are any woes with selfies here in New Zealand. Audio
ACC defends new vehicle registration system
The ACC Minister is defending New Zealand's new vehicle licensing system, saying the Government will work through the problems affecting tens of thousands of cars. Audio
9000 people overcharged to register cars in ACC bungle
ACC admits a bungle caused nine thousand people to pay too much to register their cars, some by more than 100 dollars. Audio
English to consider taxing ACC investments
The Finance Minister Bill English says he'll consider taxing ACC's investments in order to bring it into line with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Audio
Govt cuts to ACC levies too harsh
Labour leader, Andrew Little, says ACC should consider changing its funding model back to the way it was. Audio
Greens say Government should cut ACC levies now
The Green Party says the Government could cut ACC levies immediately, but it won't because it wants to make its books look good. Audio
Landmark ruling over choosing between super and ACC
A landmark ruling by the Human Rights Review Tribunal in favour of Ernest Heads, may not leave him better off. Audio
ACC pushed over levy settings
The ACC Minister is defending the Government's decision to cut levies by only 5 percent when the corporation recommended a 21 percent drop. Audio
Cross party support called for on the future of ACC levies
Labour is criticising planned cuts to the levy from April the first, saying the 5 cent drop doesn't go far enough. Audio
ACC overhauls sexual abuse care service
The ACC has overhauled its sensitive claims service, with the Minister for ACC admitting that the Corporation made big mistakes in the way it dealt with victims of sexual assaults. Audio
ACC unveils new concussion guidelines
Knocks to the head on the sports field will be treated more seriously under new rules unveiled by the ACC today. Audio
ACC hopes sports concussion guidelines will prevent injury
ACC is calling for sports players to be taken out of play straight away if anyone suspects they may be are risk of having concussion. Audio
Midday News for 5 December 2014
New supervision orders are labelled draconian by a criminal barrister. ACC unveils new concussion guidelines for sports players. Audio
Paying for Health
From the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, A. Prof. Salmaan Keshavjee is the author of Blind Spot: How Neoliberalism Infiltrated Global Health, which examines… Audio
Advocates say lack of public confidence in ACC "appalling"
Advocates for accident claimants say people's faith in the Accident Compensation Corporation is appalling and the organisation must do more to restore confidence. Audio
ACC Minister comments on Annual Report
Advocates for accident claimants say the Accident Compensation Corporation must do more to restore public confidence in the organisation. Audio
Claims ACC releases full case files to employers
Claims ACC releases full case files to employers With Helen Kelly - President of the Council of Trade Unions, Karolin Potter - Christchurch community board member and Justice of the Peace, Ben… Audio