New ZealandOne person dead after tree falls on them in Gisborne forestry operationWorkSafe has been notified about the incident.09 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandPerson dead in Ohakune quad bike accidentThe accident happened on Kopurutuku Rd in Ohakune.05 Jan 11:29 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash in rural TaranakiThe crash occurred at midday on a private rural property in the village of04 Jan 08:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorker risked 'catastrophe' with chemical safety forgeryThe continued deceit of his employer had "aspects of corrupt practice", says judge.26 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaranaki larrikin mourned after tragic workplace deathLarrikin Kiwi Robin Killeen loved horse racing, boxing and even hair dressing.20 Dec 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismRevealed: WorkSafe data shows number of adventure tourism deaths since 20142019 has been a grim year for adventure activity-related deaths in New Zealand.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after becoming trapped in machinery at food plantThe accident happened in South Taranaki18 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandPike River Recovery team breaks through 170m barrierThe team have ventured further than ever before since the barrier was established in 2011.17 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandWhite Island tour operator was audited: MinisterThe Workplace Relations Minister has confirmed White Island Tours was regularly audited17 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandCommuter chaos: Crashes as rain pelts AucklandMotorists are being told to expect delays.17 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandHuge fine after mum-of-seven's horror chicken farm deathMum-of-seven Kamila Mun died in the June 2017 accident.16 Dec 04:09 AM
RacingTop horse trainer appeals $370k payout to paralysed riderTop horse trainer Stephen McKee was held responsible for Sophia Malthus' paralysis.02 Dec 02:20 AM
New Zealand'I just touched his hand': Kiwi killed on Sydney IMAX construction siteKiwi worker died soon after high pressure water pipe burst on multimillion-dollar project.29 Nov 07:56 PM
New ZealandParents' heartbreak over 4yo's forklift death: 'We held each other'Jackson White was struck and killed by a forklift operated by his father Ian.28 Nov 05:40 PM
New Zealand'Serious safety concerns' at residential construction sitesDeath of Chinese builder prompts St John's volunteer to launch safety initiative.19 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandPerson burned in explosion in Lyttelton, ChristchurchOne person is suffering from burns after an explosion in Lyttelton.06 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after being run over by tractor in HunuaThe man, in his 70s, was flown to Auckland City Hospital.05 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandWorkplace death near RanfurlyA person has died in a workplace incident in rural Central Otago earlier today.03 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMedia muzzle placed on SkyCity workers amid strike action following convention centre fireSkyCity Unite Union members are striking, claiming unsafe working conditions.27 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandCrushed by 300kg ramp: Family mourn 'great dad, nicest guy'The man who died had recently moved to Otorohanga with family.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFalling 300kg ramp kills worker in Te KuitiWorksafe investigating after person hit by a 300kg ramp.14 Oct 12:18 AM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after hand trapped in bottling machineThe person is in North Shore Hospital following a "workplace incident".08 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandWorker dies after being pinned between trees at Manawatū propertyFire, ambulance, police and a helicopter responded to the incident.07 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandWaimate woman killed on quad bike namedWoman died in quad bike accident at Waimate.03 Oct 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Atrocious' training, regulations slammed in wake of forklift deathsForklift rules and training fall short, experts warn, as two boys die in two weeks.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandChild killed by forklift: family business closed this week"It's a very hard situation for anyone to face."01 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandPerson freed after being trapped by machinery at Kaiapoi Mill, CanterburyEmergency services are working to free the person.01 Oct 01:14 AM
EmploymentSkin-blistering horror: Former chef to sue over career ending spillKatelyn Rewko was 21 years old when she was burnt in a horrific workplace accident.26 Sep 02:14 AM
New Zealand16yo dies in forklift incident at Ōtāhuhu freight businessA teenager is understood to be the victim of a workplace accident in Ōtāhuhu yesterday.24 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: One dead in Ōtāhuhu workplace accidentFocus: One dead in Ōtāhuhu workplace accident. Video / SuppliedWatch23 Sep 03:09 AM
New ZealandVehicle rolled, person trapped in Waikato forest crashPolice said it appeared one person was trapped after their vehicle rolled.18 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandCrane worker suffers severe electric shock at Auckland construction siteThe crane involved has been shut down, the Herald understands.15 Sep 08:52 PM
EmploymentMobility scooter death: Company fined $500,000Company showed "total lack of regard" for the family of the dead man.04 Sep 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpeedway crash investigator 'initially refused entry to track'WorkSafe investigators were initially blocked from access after speedway crash.23 Aug 05:00 PM
