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‘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.
'I love the port, I still do': Former Port of Auckland boss takes stand in workplace death case
'Mr Gibson never sought to avoid his responsibilities to the port. He does not do so now.'
The mother of explosion victim tells her story
Sarah Ferguson, the mother of Jamey Bowring who was killed in an explosion at Salter Cartage Ltd in Wiri, talks about her loss and ongoing court action. Video / Mike Scott
Mother of man killed at work speaks out: The $11m health and safety 'proceeds of crime' case
Jamey Bowring was killed in workplace explosion that is still shaking the courts.
One person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's Bay
Police have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.
Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
Mercury avoids $1.5m in fines after ‘steam hammer’ event
Mercury has committed to improving worker safety after an incident at Rotokawa.
Engineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total ban
The company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.
'Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircut
The barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.
'Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland project
At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.
'The scream was horrific': Helicopter airlifts critically injured Blenheim worker
One person in a critical condition was flown to Wellington Hospital.
'Naturally devastated': Foreign construction worker believed to have been killed by falling gate
It’s understood the worker died after being hit by a falling gate.
One dead after workplace incident in Mount Wellington
One person is dead after an incident at a workplace in Auckland.
Trade Depot fined after customer struck by forklift had leg amputated
The 68-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after the incident.
Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation
WorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.
'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death
'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'
'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees
'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'
'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accident
Sorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.
'It’s like a gut punch': Family reveals harrowing impact of son's worksite death
"We are left with a small urn that holds Ethan’s ashes."
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
Exclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain disease
A world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.
Teen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and conviction
Workplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.
Worker critically injured in Takanini incident involving shipping container
Emergency services were called to Rangi Rd at 9.41am, a police spokesperson said.