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Memorial buoy unveiled to remember Napier's port victims on Workers Memorial Day
Family of people killed in workplace incidents were at the memorial in Napier.
'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accident
Everyday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.
Forestry worker injured during workplace accident in North Canterbury
Emergency services responded to the incident at about 12.17pm.
Ecostore worker's eyes permanently damaged in chemical accident
The Auckland factory worker was making dishwash powder.
Migrant worker left in coma from scissor lift fall dies
WorkSafe has launched an investigation into SD Aluminium in Auckland.
Migrant worker in a coma after falling from scissor lift, WorkSafe opens probe
Time is running out for a migrant worker who is on life support.
McDonald’s worker injured after arm gets stuck in rubbish compactor
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am.
Hefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three years
The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.
Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson found guilty after stevedore’s death
Family of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati might get some closure four years after his death.
Coroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truck
He was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.
Sparky's apology after tradie electrocuted 'too little, too late' for grieving partner
Builder Craig Johnston died after being electrocuted in 2020.
Grieving dad’s plea to WorkSafe to investigate rugby links between head knocks, brain injuries
An autopsy of John Guyton's son Billy found brain damage linked to rugby concussions.
Worker killed by fallen turbine blade at Victorian wind farm
Unions warned of safety concerns at a wind farm weeks before a turbine fell in Australia.
Workplace horror: Man buried alive under hot asphalt
First responders said the grim scene was 'something you do not want to see'.
Person flown to hospital after workplace incident in North Auckland
One helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.
From trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safety
A former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.
'Greed can't come before safety': Mum of dead worker on boss' $4m deal with police
Lawyers negotiated a deal after police opened case in seven-week trial earlier this week.
Third serious workplace incident in as many weeks in Christchurch
One person has been taken to hospital in serious condition.
Forklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway member
Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.
Worker dies after incident at Port Nelson
The person was located with critical injuries and later died.
'I wish I’d never gone to work': Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accident
Fulton Hogan worker Tane Maihi drove a roller machine into his mate.
Son's harrowing call to mum after logging accident: 'I think dad’s dead'
The logging firm was ordered to pay $70,000 for failing to maintain equipment.
‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propeller
Michal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.
'A fashionable kitchen shouldn't cost lives': Govt urged to ban engineered stone
Australia’s ban on the popular kitchen and bathroom benchtop material began this week.
Worker loses four fingers after his hand is caught in pizza dough machine
The Momma's Foods worker had to have his fingers amputated.
Person dies following Whangārei workplace incident
Police and WorkSafe begin making inquiries into death.
'Disgraceful' lack of workplace health and safety slammed
Business leaders demand better safety regulations.