Compensation
Manus detainees can claim compensation through case, says lawyer
A lawyer says all Manus Island detainees are eligible to claim compensation through his case. Audio
'Schools shouldn't be finance companies' - Principal
An NZEI survey of more than 600 primary and intermediate schools has shown that despite the pressure on school operational budgets, four in five could scrap donations. About 82 per cent of the… Audio
Teina Pora: 'Thank the Andrew guy that's fixing it all'
A long-time supporter of Teina Pora says the total compensation package of $3.5 million dollars is more than Mr Pora will ever need. Video, Audio
Teina Pora should receive more compensation, judge rules
The High Court has ruled Teina Pora's compensation for wrongful imprisonment should have been adjusted to reflect inflation. Lawyer Jonathan Krebs and investigator Tim McKinnel join Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Transport Ministry whistleblowers offered compensation
The State Service Commissioner has apologised and offered compensation to former Transport Ministry staff who suffered hurt and humilation at the hands of convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison. Video, Audio
Australia to pay Manus Island detainees $73 million
Kurdish journalist and refugee Behrouz Boochani responds to yesterday's announcement that the Australian government would pay $73 million to Manus Island detainees. Video, Audio
Commissioner needed to ensure 'transparency' at ACC
A new report into the Accident Compensation Corporation has found the number of people having their claims denied could be as high as 300,000 a year - that's more than triple the official figure… Audio
Chirstchurch earthquake rescuer wins landmark court case
Chch builder Bill Toomey was originally turned down by ACC for a claim of post-traumatic stress disorder after helping rescue trapped earthquake survivors in 2011; he's just won a landmark court case… Audio
Chirstchurch earthquake rescuer wins landmark court case
Chch builder Bill Toomey will originally turned down by ACC for a claim of post-traumatic stress disorder after helping rescue trapped earthquake survivors in 2011; he's just won a landmark court case… Audio
United Airlines offers a raft of changes in wake of PR blunder
United Airlines says it will offer up to US$10,000 to passengers who give up seats on overbooked flights. The change comes as part of a review following an inquiry set up after a man was dragged… Audio
Papers filed in High Court against DHB for failing to stop son's death
A mother is seeking $100,000 in compensation from Wellington's district health board because she says it did not uphold her son's right not to be deprived of life. Audio
Clinical trials: Should patients be better protected?
What are the protections for people who sign up for clinical trials? Why don't people who take part in commercially funded trials have an automatic right to compensation? If we bring in more - what… Audio
Lawyer appalled abuse victims being penalised
People paid compensation for abuse suffered while in state care are being told their welfare payments could be docked as a consequence. Lawyer Sonja Cooper says the state is giving with one hand and… Audio
Prisoners seek legal advice over compo for unlawful detention
A former inmate's claim for compensation for unlawful detention may not be heard until next year if the Corrections Department chooses to defend it. Audio
Corrections will defend any claims of compo from prisoners
Corrections Minister Judith Collins says any claims from prisoners who were imprisoned beyond their sentence will be defended. Video, Audio
Prison release date bungle
Should prisoners whose sentences were mucked up by Corrections get compensation? Audio
ACT says compensation process need overhaul
One of the Government's support partners wants a complete overhaul of the way compensation cases are considered by the Crown, following yesterday's long-awaited decision on David Bain. He will not… Audio
Pora's legal team wants him to accept money, while battling on
Teina Pora's legal team is urging the goverment to consider an offer that would secure compensation for him but still allow room to argue for more Audio
PM says Teina Pora's offer adequate
Speaking outside Rainbow's End in South Auckland, John Campbell asked the Prime Minister about Teina Pora's case and whether the proposed offer was a fair one. Audio
Tim McKinnel on $2.5m Teina Pora offer
Former police detective Tim McKinnel has worked tirelessly with Teina Pora to prove his innocence. He joins Checkpoint to discuss the $2.5m offer made to Mr Pora by the Govt Video, Audio
