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NationalApril 12

Almost 10,000 patients harmed by hospitals - ACC

Almost 10,000 people were accidentally harmed by the hospitals trying to help them last year.
Almost 10,000 patients harmed by hospitals - ACC
Almost 10,000 patients harmed by hospitals - ACC
DunedinNovember 15

Researchers of access to ACC given $150,000

A $150,000 grant from the New Zealand Law Foundation will help Dunedin researchers find practical ways for injured New Zealanders to have their human rights upheld in seeking justice over ACC cases.
DunedinNovember 8

ACC report needs implementation

A ''hard-hitting'' report by the Auditor-general could help boost public confidence in ACC, but only if its recommendations are fully implemented, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell says.
ACC report needs implementation
ACC report needs implementation
DunedinAugust 19

ACC woes to be aired at UN hearing

ACC claimant support group Acclaim Otago plans to raise its growing concerns about access to justice issues at a United Nations committee hearing in Switzerland next month.
DunedinMay 30

Survey by ACC claimant group

An Otago ACC claimant support group has launched an online survey aimed at adding weight to its submissions to the United Nations over ACC-related access to justice issues.
Survey by ACC claimant group
Survey by ACC claimant group
DunedinApril 24

UN response satisfies

Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell feels ''great'' satisfaction that a United Nations committee is raising with the Government several disability-related issues highlighted by Otago ACC claimants.
DunedinApril 22

ACC actions unlawful: judge

A district court judge has upheld an appeal by Dunedin ACC claimant Dr Denise Powell against being required to sign an ACC consent form in a case with ''serious ramifications'' for ACC.
ACC actions unlawful: judge
ACC actions unlawful: judge
DunedinApril 22

Battle with ACC 'worse than robbery'

A Dunedin dairy worker held up by a knife-wielding man for 45 minutes, says her battle with ACC left her severely traumatised.
Battle with ACC 'worse than robbery'
Battle with ACC 'worse than robbery'
DunedinApril 15

ACC consent form used illegally

The onus is on ACC to rectify big privacy-related problems resulting from a consent form the corporation has used unlawfully, Dunedin ACC lawyer Peter Sara says.
ACC consent form used illegally
ACC consent form used illegally
DunedinApril 4

ACC trespass notices few in South

Seven trespass notices were issued to clients of southern ACC offices in the past three years.
ACC trespass notices few in South
ACC trespass notices few in South
DunedinMarch 23

ACC claims issues raised with UN

Some ACC claimants are being ''denied justice'' through problems in accessing a ''very small pool'' of lawyers specialising in ACC cases, and the high costs often involved in challenging ACC decisions.
ACC claims issues raised with UN
ACC claims issues raised with UN
DunedinFebruary 14

ACC transport bill rises by 75%

The cost of transporting ACC clients in Otago has risen significantly.
ACC transport bill rises by 75%
ACC transport bill rises by 75%
NewsFebruary 1

Holiday injury toll tops 1000

While no injuries involved rogue reindeer or fur-trimmed red-suited men catching fire were reported in Otago, the excitement of the Christmas holiday period still got the better of some people.
Holiday injury toll tops 1000
Holiday injury toll tops 1000
DunedinJanuary 8

ACC 'missed an opportunity'

Through delays in changing a controversial medical privacy consent form, ACC has missed a big chance to rebuild trust and confidence after earlier privacy breaches.
DunedinDecember 22

Claim ACC ignoring surgical costs

The public health system should be clawing back all of the money it spends on surgery performed on patients whose claims are later accepted by ACC, Dunedin ACC lawyer Peter Sara says.
EditorialNovember 29

ACC levy reductions

Any mention of changes to New Zealand's no-fault accident compensation scheme is bound to be accompanied by howls of outrage from affected parties.
ACC levy reductions
ACC levy reductions
DunedinNovember 15

$10,000 goes to Acclaim

An Otago ACC support group has gained a $10,000 New Zealand Law Foundation award to prepare a report to the United Nations over claimed non-compliance with a UN Convention on rights of the disabled.
DunedinAugust 23

55 claims to ACC for Taser injuries

Dozens of claims relating to Taser injuries, including burns and lacerations, have been received by the Accident Compensation Corporation.
55 claims to ACC for Taser injuries
55 claims to ACC for Taser injuries
NationalJuly 29

Skiers, elderly top ACC injuries

Skiers and older people are most at risk of injury, according to the first geographical breakdown of New Zealand accident statistics.
DunedinJuly 12

Forklift injuries cost $1.92m

Forklift-related injuries cost the Government nearly $2 million last year, with the number of claims made the lowest in the past 10 years.
Forklift injuries cost $1.92m
Forklift injuries cost $1.92m
DunedinMay 31

ACC claimants may be eligible to get interest payments: lawyer

Many Otago ACC claimants whose compensation payments have been reinstated will be eligible to receive interest payments which could total several million dollars overall, Dunedin lawyer Peter Sara believes.
DunedinMay 22

Three claimants successful in appeals against ACC

Three Otago residents will receive entitlements after winning appeals against the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
DunedinMay 20

Crown to pay $10,000 over ACC case

A Dunedin ACC beneficiary will be paid $10,000 after the Crown admitted a police search of his home was unlawful, but a High Court judge has dismissed the allegation that police and ACC investigators acted in bad faith.
Crown to pay $10,000 over ACC case
Crown to pay $10,000 over ACC case
DunedinMay 3

Campaigner hopes for more trustworthy ACC

After lobbying hard for a better community feedback system, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell is cautiously optimistic recent changes will help restore public trust in ACC.
Campaigner hopes for more trustworthy ACC
Campaigner hopes for more trustworthy ACC
DunedinMarch 18

Injured better off than sick

University of Otago research has, for the first time, confirmed New Zealanders are indeed better off if they become disabled through injury rather than illness.