New ZealandMan dies trying to detonate old explosives as coroner calls for clearer guidanceThe coroner found that NZDF bomb squad advice could have prevented the fatal blast.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBiotech factory blast in China kills eight as death toll risesThe blast at the Jiapeng biotech plant in Shanxi has left eight dead.08 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandMan's misery at ACC sagaAn ACC claimant tells Herald reporter David Fisher of how the agency breached his rights. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A tragedy': Road worker died after being hit by truck on Napier-Taihape Rd13 Jan 11:25 PM
Racing'Awake and breathing on his own': Harness racer off life support, talking after shock race fall14 Dec 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelmed with grief': NZ father of eight crushed to death at Australian worksite04 Dec 01:23 AM
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
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
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after workplace incident in ChristchurchHato Hone was called to the scene about 7.25am.03 Nov 03:42 AM
Auckland'Devastating accident': Bus driver killed in fiery Auckland crashA key route into the CBD remains closed today.23 Oct 12:36 AM
CrimeRecidivist meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb'You are in some trouble. There’s no doubt about that,' a judge told Daniel Perring.30 Sep 06:00 AM
RacingMick On Monday: The forgotten jockey too good to be ignoredAn unheralded jockey is back from career-threatening injuries to shock the premiership.28 Sep 04:00 PM
RacingChampion jockey's shattering spring news after horse kickMichael McNab will be sidelined after having his leg fractured.09 Sep 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous injury': Man bled to death following ambulance delaysSt John extended its deepest condolences and apologised sincerely for the family's loss.08 Sep 02:00 AM
Crime'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelvesThe next day, Shamah Riley tried to strangle a prison inmate over a piece of bread.03 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandTradesperson dies at school in LevinEmergency services vehicles were seen at the school shortly before 8am.19 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after feared chlorine leak in Christchurch It is understood the incident happened at a Tegal Foods plant. 18 Aug 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.06 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldJapan manhole tragedy: Four workers killedThey were inspecting sewage pipes in Gyoda when the accident occurred.03 Aug 07:02 AM
WorldFive miners die in collapse at Bolivia's largest gold mineThe miners were found buried under a landslide.03 Aug 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Farmers must be sick of Wellington's wonky ideasOPINION: The minister spoke as though she has never set foot on a farm.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accidentKohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 after being sentenced this week.29 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandCoroner says police 'destroyed' vital evidence in speedway racing deathHe died from head trauma – the coroner can't rule on the helmet as police threw it away.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Money mistakes to avoid when you are self-employedOPINION: Nearly 300,000 Kiwis are self-employed, facing unique financial challenges.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyFletcher Construction fatality reported in VanuatuMan allegedly struck by heavy construction tool, said to be accelerator ball on a crane. 10 Jul 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safeOPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
