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
New ZealandPolice at workplace incident in Hobsonville, AucklandA person has been injured in a workplace incident in Hobsonville, Auckland.18 Aug 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop Kiwi horse trainer has to pay $370k to paralysed riderAspiring jockey Sophia Malthus was robbed of her ability to walk for the rest of her life.16 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandFocus Live Earlier: Horror death: Worked sucked into machinery, employer fined $367,000Focus Live Earlier: Horror death: Worked sucked into machinery, employer fined $367,000Watch14 Aug 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNursing 'crisis': Hospitals battle staff shortages, patient surgeDHB's chief nurse says "relentless" pressure partly due to high patient demand in ED.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApprentice severely injured: Building companies to pay $170,000Jeremy Haldane, 17, was crushed by a 400kg piece of timber roof framing in November 2017.11 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously hurt after wall collapses in AucklandThe person was taken to Auckland Hospital.08 Aug 04:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland construction worker seriously injured by piece of falling clayRetaining slope broke after heavy rain and trapped man for 45 minutes.05 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandFormer rugby star asked injured man to lie to WorkSafeFormer captain admits a charge of wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice.02 Aug 06:45 AM
New ZealandThousands of kids walk to school safely every day, principals sayGirl's death was "tragic" but heads say ban on kids walking to school is not the solution.31 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandWork safety watchdog turns to cancer deathsWorksafe will also be spending more time looking at mental health.23 Jul 06:33 AM
New ZealandChristchurch gas blast: Nine damaged houses ruled off limitsWorkSafe takes over from police as lead agency investigating giant explosion.23 Jul 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They're not acting like a church': Injured guard fell in Exclusive Brethren holeGary Martinsen says he's been traumatised by his ordeal.14 Jul 11:06 PM
New ZealandWorkplace safety rules 'outdated and full of gaps': GovtThe Government is seeking feedback on how to make workplace plant and structures safer.14 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandCrushed to death: Probe launched after farm accidentThe person died in the incident near Timaru yesterday08 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandFire union and bosses in stand-off over hose testThere is a stand-off between the union and Fire and Emergency over hose pressure testing.21 Jun 11:21 PM
New ZealandWorkers injured after glass pane hits themTwo people were hit with a pane of glass in a workplace accident.21 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandPort fined $500k over death of much-loved grandadTeihi Whaanga died after falling from a ladder while repairing a container in the port.19 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandFather-of-three dies in farm accident"It's crazy how freak accidents can just happen": Friend of dead Twizel farm worker.02 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandShot soldier recovering in hospitalThe soldier remains in hospital but he is in a stable condition.22 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandTechnician who received electrical burns released from hospital 'in good spirits'An eyewitness described seeing a man "on fire" after an explosion at a Vector transformer.22 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandSoldier shot during live training exercise at Ardmore baseSoldier said to be in a moderate condition with a wound to his upper arm.21 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandHorror as man 'on fire' after South Auckland transformer explosionThe man is in serious condition after a transformer blast at Frucor in Manukau.21 May 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Just incredible': First images inside the Pike River MineNo one has been back into the mine since November 2010 since the explosion.20 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSAS trooper farewelled in 'moving private service'SAS trooper Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea was farewelled in Auckland yesterday.15 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe investigating death of man who fell from moving vanThe man died after he fell from a van on the Southern Motorway on Thursday.13 May 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Outstanding' SAS soldier killed during training namedHe was a soldier, father, friend and proud New Zealander, the Army says.09 May 03:53 AM
