ACC
Just how ethical are socially responsible investments?
Some of the biggest funds in the country may consider themselves to be socially responsible investors, but an analysis shows few can actually prove it.
Police identify person who threatened ACC staff
A person whose threat to an ACC staff member forced the agency's Tauranga office to close has been identified, the agency says.
ACC to fund injury prevention programmes
A multi-million-dollar campaign has been launched to help prevent older people from falling over and injuring themselves. Audio
Controversy over ACC-Serco prison venture
Questions have been raised about why ACC invested in a joint venture with Serco to build and run Wiri prison, after it banned all investment in the British-based company over ethical concerns. Audio
ACC defends investing with Serco
ACC is defending its decision to build and run Wiri prison with Serco despite the company's involvement in nuclear arms putting it on a list of banned investments.
ACC investment in SERCO company
ACC is defending it's joint venture with SERCO despite the comapny being on a banned list. Audio
ACC to spend $30m on preventing falls
ACC will invest more than $30 million over four years into helping older people prevent falls.
Government agencies' fast-food investments shock
More than $260 million of taxpayers' money is invested in fast-food brands and soft drink giants, outraging health campaigners.
Govt's $110m investment in Coke shocks obesity campaigners
Figures obtained by RNZ News show the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and ACC have more than 180 million dollars worth of investments in Coca-Cola and Pepsico, and tens of millions more in McDonalds… Audio
Dental Assn shocked by govt's investments in Coke, Pepsi
The Dental Association says it's outraged to learn the Superannuation Fund and ACC have more than $180 million invested in Coca-Cola and Pepsico, saying sugary drinks are the main reason for New… Audio
The cost of botched surgical mesh implants
New figures from ACC show that it has paid out 10 million dollars in treatment injury claims from botched surgical mesh implants. But what do we know about the true risks? Patricia Sullivan is a… Audio
ACC Minister won't budge on rego refunds
Tens of thousands of motorists will have their rego charges cut this year as ACC changes the safety rating on a swathe of makes and models of vehicles. Audio
Van drivers hardest hit by ACC's risk-rating stumbles
More than 25 thousand Toyota Hiace van owners have been driving around paying too much for their registration because of an ACC muck-up. Audio
ACC: many more motorists overcharged on regos
An ACC blunder which saw thousands of people overcharged for their car registrations seems much greater than initially thought, though further refunds have been ruled out. Audio
Dairy sewage used outside ACC HQ in protest
Greenpeace has dumped six thousand litres of dairy cow effluent outside the ACC head office on Lambton Quay in protest against the Corporation's investment in the Ruataniwha dam. Audio
ACC stay silent on Ruataniwha dam
The Accident Compensation Corporation is refusing to confirm or deny whether it will be investing in the Ruataniwha dam in the Hawke's Bay.
Kiwibank move 'slippery slope towards privatisation'
The Green Party fears a proposed deal to sell almost half of Kiwibank will lead to privatisation. Audio
Kiwibank stake good news for NZ Super and ACC - Cullen
The surprise move by the Superannuation Fund and Accident Compensation Corporation to take respective 25 and 20 percent stakes in Kiwibank is said to fit those entities long term investment… Audio
NZers eye Australian hip implant compo payment
A $A250m payment for faulty hip implants in Australia is giving hope to New Zealanders fighting for compensation from the same manufacturer.
Ditching ACC Court appeals won't resolve the problems
A Government proposal for ACC appeals to be heard by a new Tribunal rather than the District Court is being firmly rejected by ACC lawyers. The Government has been consulting with stakeholders on… Audio
