BusinessParents take Kmart to Disputes Tribunal over play sand containing asbestosThey argue Kmart’s recall downplayed health risks from tremolite asbestos.28 Apr 12:14 AM
RetailThe Warehouse recalls kids' sand sets after asbestos found in testThe Warehouse Group has sold 4678 of the affected sand art sets.17 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandWhat to know as flu strain ‘super-k’ nears New Zealand shoresH3N2 'super-k' has reached Australia and is spreading faster than usual flu.13 Apr 01:54 AM
New Zealand'It was way too fast': Teen witness describes deadly Dunedin speedway crash28 Mar 11:03 PM
New Zealand‘Loose and opportunistic’: Auckland lawyer silent on $77k bill for immigration client27 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandRobin Beets was killed at a dementia unit but his family don’t want the other patient charged09 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandChristchurch first responder on child exploitation charges opts for judge-alone trial09 Mar 05:14 AM
PremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to protect your finances if you are at risk of getting dementia07 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJackie Lloyd: Construction can't afford to leave half its talent on the sidelines07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRejected $20k safety fix led to Gisborne worker’s death in waste shredderJudge Warren Cathcart found M.E. Jukes & Son breached its legal health and safety duty.03 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Claussen: Why you should care that the Government is shutting down a sportOPINION: The greyhound racing ban sets a shoddy 'shut-down test' for other sports.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSAS tragedy: Chief of Army defends extensive safety reformsMajor-General Rose King's comments follow criticism from Coroner at NZSAS inquest.17 Feb 03:00 AM
AucklandCostco evacuated after kitchen fireFire crews were called about 5pm after alarms and a 111 call.13 Feb 06:29 AM
New Zealand'Seems unconscionable’: Coroner scathing of NZDF delays after elite soldier's training deathThe inquest heard NZDF has still not finished a key safety training manual.13 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandHow accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found outHawke’s Bay doctors have linked nitrous abuse to nerve damage and anaemia.12 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandExplosion that seriously injured forklift driver was 'avoidable'The worker suffered serious burns and spent nine weeks in hospital.06 Feb 10:55 PM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
New Zealand83-year-old woman dies after fall from stretcher at Whangārei HospitalThe stretcher was meant to be handled by two staff but had only one.26 Jan 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy authorities hammered these 10 tradies and cancelled their building licencesThe list features a 'ghost builder', a drug kingpin and 'a danger to the public'.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRyman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accountsRetirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay. 13 Jan 11:41 PM
New ZealandGovt to shut road-cone hotline early after pilot meets its objectivesWorkSafe logged 641 cone reports in June, dropping to 217 in July.17 Dec 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Curtis: How lawyers turn routine legal work into a luxury few can affordOPINION: Many contracts force disputes into private arbitration, keeping rulings secret.10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Worrying' development in major recall as more products test positive for asbestos The brightly coloured children’s sand products have been recalled. 24 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ delays graduate nurse job offers until late NovemberOnly 45% of nursing graduates secured jobs in the mid-year intake.18 Nov 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Workplace health and safety record reads like a horror storyOPINION: Only time will tell if the Government's WorkSafe shake-up will improve things.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPike River legacy: report shows little progress on workplace deaths - The Front PageThe Pike River mine explosion shocked New Zealand and the world, prompting three inquiries, a new regulator and new laws. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Nov 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Knowing they are safe': First NZ zero-silica factory opens in fight against deadly dustThe site removes silica entirely, eliminating the risks of dust exposure.17 Nov 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWorkSafe warning after 'timber delivery went tragically wrong' WorkSafe has guidelines for working near overhead powerlines and advises extreme care.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: How to hold a safe staff Christmas partyOPINION: Employers must know their responsibilities when alcohol is involved.16 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fearsTesting in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.12 Nov 04:12 AM