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Fewer workers stoned on the job
Fewer workers are being caught on drugs, despite workplace testing becoming more prevalent, latest figures show.
Lawnmower death: Pensioner in court
A pensioner has appeared in court charged in connection with an accident in which a little boy was killed in a lawnmowing accident in Hastings.
Auckland port worker badly injured in fall
An Auckland port worker was hospitalised after falling at least 30 metres from the side of a boat yesterday.
Bridges accused of duty 'dereliction'
Labour says it is "pathetic" that Minister of Labour Simon Bridges will not commit to attending an industry led-review of safety in the forestry industry.
Forestry worker killed by falling log named
A forestry worker killed by a falling log in Marlborough yesterday has been named as William Bryant.
Another forestry death shows need for change - regulator
There are "deeply ingrained systemic issues'' in the forestry industry, New Zealand's work safety regulator says, following the death of another forestry worker this morning.
Forestry fatalities hit 10 in 2013
A man aged in his 20s was killed by a falling tree while working on a forestry block in rural Horowhenua this morning.
Editorial: Little solace for families of Pike River mine victims
Judge Jane Farish was doubtless on the mark when she said yesterday that the likelihood of a prosecution of Peter Whittall was "extremely low" and the case may never have reached trial.
Forestry safety: Prosecutions 'very likely'
Labour Minister Simon Bridges says prosecutions are "very likely" for forestry owners who have breached safety standards.
PM: Corporate manslaughter law 'unlikely'
The introduction of a corporate manslaughter law to deal with work-related deaths in New Zealand is "unlikely", says Prime Minister John Key.
Two dead in Brazil stadium collapse
Part of the stadium that will host the World Cup opener in Brazil next year collapsed today, causing significant damage and killing two people, authorities said.
Eagle tragedy: 20 years on
Friends of the four dead people say it was a miracle the collision over Auckland killed no one else.
Construction site collapse traps 50
'I just saw the whole slab that just came down and all you could hear was the guys screaming.' A witness describes a half-built mall collapse where 50 are trapped.
War against workplace killers
Ten days before Jason Gibson died, he visited his parents at their Christchurch home.
CTU questions workplace injury figures
Statistics NZ data shows fewer ACC claims but union believes they are misleading.
Man critically injured in Lion Nathan accident
Two investigations have been launched after a man was critically injured while he was working at Lion Nathan's manufacturing facility in Auckland.
Man seriously injured after Lion Nathan incident
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining serious injuries working in an Auckland manufacturing facility.
Work injury blamed on childbirth
A woman has been denied accident cover after she was told her workplace injury was the result of childbirth - despite giving birth 37 years ago.
Man dies in farm accident
A man has died this morning after he was run over by farm machinery on a North Canterbury property.
Forestry's youngest victim
Skyla Frater's classmates are all busy at school making Father's Day gifts - but she doesn't have anyone to give hers to.
Grant Nicholson: Standards in NZ much lower than Australia or the UK
What did the workplace health and safety taskforce conclude about New Zealand businesses?
Man injured after factory fall
A man was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after he fell up to 9m through the roof of a factory at the Port of Tauranga last night.
Govt unveils health and safety reforms
Major health and safety reforms stemming from the Pike River disaster have been unveiled by Labour Minister Simon Bridges this morning.