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Why the Law Commission is reviewing succession law
The Law Commission is currently reviewing succession law, which is the law that addresses who should get a person's property when they die. It's important law that affects all New Zealanders… Audio
3000 EQC claims unresolved seven years after earthquake
Megan Woods, Minister responsible for EQC, says there are about 3000 unresolved EQC claims, some which are re-repairs. She talks to John Campbell. Audio
National changes stance on child poverty reduction target
National has done an about face on setting a child poverty reduction target. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson asks the parties what they think about that. Audio
ACC admits under-reporting rejected claims
ACC now admits it refuses cover to 90,000 claims a year, 20,000 more than it originally said. Researchers and advocates say ACC is still grossly underestimating the numbers of claimants unfairly… Audio
ACC admits number of refused claims higher than reported
ACC has admitted the number of claims it refuses to cover is higher than it originally said. It now says the figure is 90,000 a year. But Dunedin lawyer and researcher Warren Forster believes the true… Audio
Upper South Island home owners still waiting for quake settlements
Fewer than half of the insurance claims on homes in the upper South Island damaged by last November's Kaikoura earthquake have been settled so far, but 90% of properties have been assessed. Video, Audio
Deadlines for EQC claims will vary with private insurers
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has moved to clarify how long people have to take legal action against it, after concerns were raised about restraints contained in legislation. EQC chief executive...