Wellington, March 9 NZPA - Administrative changes to the processing of sexual abuse claims have led to a dramatic drop in the number approved for counselling, Labour MP Lynne Pillay said today.

Wellington, March 5 NZPA - Improved financial performance does not mean ACC has emerged from its financial troubles, ACC Minister Nick Smith said today.

Wellington, March 4 NZPA - Nominations have been called for the 2010 Green Ribbon Awards which honour contributions to New Zealand's environment.

Wellington, Feb 25 NZPA - The Labour Party is warning of serious consequences for accident victims now that Parliament has passed a bill that reduces some ACC entitlements, changes work assessment rules and raises levies.

By Peter Wilson of NZPA Wellington, Feb 24 NZPA - Controversial changes to ACC were passed into law in Parliament tonight after nearly two days of fierce debate.

Wellington, Feb 19 NZPA - A review team has recommended commissioners be appointed urgently to replace the Environment Canterbury (ECan) council and turn around what it considers woeful performance in terms of administering water management responsibilities and resource consent processes.

Wellington, Feb 19 NZPA - A review team has recommended commissioners be appointed urgently to replace the Environment Canterbury (ECan) council and turn around what it considers woeful performance in terms of administering water management responsibilities and resource consent processes.

Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - Accident victims who applied to ACC for surgery have been turned down on the grounds that their injuries were the result of "prior conditions" or "a gradual process", Opposition MPs said in Parliament today.

Wellington, Feb 12 NZPA - A proposed law change to cut ACC entitlements and coverage has passed select committee scrutiny with only minor changes.

Wellington, Feb 5 NZPA - New draft standards for assessing and managing contaminated soil were released today and Environment Minister Nick Smith says they're needed to help councils deal with problem sites.