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NationalMarch 4

ACC board appoints new CEO

ACC's board has appointed a New Zealand executive from one of the world's largest insurance brokers as the corporation's new chief executive.

NationalFebruary 24

ACC breaches still 'unacceptably high'

Almost a year after the Bronwyn Pullar scandal erupted, privacy breaches at the Accident Compensation Corporation remain "unacceptably high" chairwoman Paula Rebstock says.

DunedinJanuary 31

Call for 'substantial' damages

Two Dunedin ACC claimants seeking damages over the wrongful search of their homes should receive a ''substantial amount'' of compensation, their counsel told the High Court at Dunedin yesterday.

DunedinJanuary 30

Legal doubt on immunity and on who was at fault

High Court Justice Christian Whata yesterday highlighted an ''oddity'' linked to ACC's leading role in investigations during which search warrants were issued for the homes of two Dunedin ACC claimants.

NationalJanuary 17

Govt ignored ministry call to trim ACC levies

Struggling workers and businesses could have benefited from almost half a billion dollars in ACC levy cuts this year if the Government hadn't disregarded Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment advice, it has emerged.

NationalJanuary 16

ACC frauds top $10m in four years

ACC fraudsters have ripped off taxpayers by more than $10 million in the past four years.

DunedinJanuary 10

Big jump in home fall injuries 'disturbing'

A big increase in injuries caused by falls at Dunedin homes is ''disturbing'' and more must be done to reduce them, ACC campaigner Denise Powell says.

DunedinJanuary 7

Call for independent ombudsman on ACC

Establishing an independent ombudsman to deal with ACC issues would restore some of the corporation's lost credibility and public goodwill, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell says.

DunedinDecember 21

All I want for Xmas is a doctor

The wait for Christmas is nearly over but many Otago residents will continue to wait, not for Santa, but for a doctor.

BusinessDecember 12

ACC plans incentives for safer workplaces

The Government plans to introduce a range of incentives to help business owners focus on improved safety management and make workplaces safer.

DunedinDecember 5

Police say searches made in good faith

Police have admitted there were things they should have done better to ensure the validity of search warrants used to search the homes of two Dunedin ACC claimants.

OpinionNovember 27

ACC best, cheapest option for victims

Alex Knewstubb, of Port Chalmers, defends the ACC system.

DunedinNovember 25

Injuries at 'epidemic levels'

Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell is urging the country's medical system and ACC to improve their handling of traumatic brain injuries after a major report warned they were at "epidemic levels".

DunedinNovember 9

High-paid ACC doctors in Otago

Three of four doctors in the spotlight this week for performing high numbers of assessments for ACC are based in Otago.

DunedinNovember 7

ACC urged to change consent form

ACC must change its approach to a controversial blanket consent form, given criticisms in a recent report and from a district court judge, Dunedin lawyer Peter Sara says.

DunedinNovember 4

Good will come from privacy breaches: ACC campaigner

Recent reports on a major privacy breach at ACC will help overcome problems with a controversial claimant consent form and restore fair play, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell believes.

NationalNovember 4

Threats to ACC staff on rise

ACC staff are on the receiving end of a growing number of threats to the organisation, with one client saying his case manager "was lucky he didn't shoot her".

DunedinOctober 3

Concerns at levels of long-term disability

The level of permanent disability among the injured, including those not admitted to hospital for their injury, has surprised University of Otago researchers.

DunedinSeptember 14

Most exited ACC clients not working

Only a tiny minority of former long-term ACC clients have gained full-time work after being removed from the scheme, a national survey indicates.

BusinessSeptember 4

Business group welcomes new ACC board

The new ACC board has been welcomed by BusinessNZ, with chief executive Phil O'Reilly hoping the debate will restart about competition for the corporation.

DunedinAugust 24

'Marginalised' group wants better ACC relationship

Improving how ACC's "marginalised" consumer liaison group works will help restore overall community trust in the Corporation, Dunedin ACC campaigner Denise Powell says.

NationalAugust 24

ACC privacy breach systemic weakness

All government agencies' handling of private data may be reviewed after an independent inquiry into the ACC privacy breach found it could have happened in any department.

DunedinAugust 23

Reports' findings 'validate concern'

Two major reports that yesterday found "systemic failure" in ACC's privacy-protection measures have vindicated concerns long raised by Otago ACC claimants, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell said yesterday.

DunedinAugust 10

Call for bipartisan agreement on ACC

Only a bipartisan political agreement about how ACC will operate in future can ultimately restore the public's trust and confidence in the corporation, Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell says.