New ZealandWork injury blamed on childbirthA woman has been denied accident cover after she was told her workplace injury was the result of childbirth - despite giving birth 37 years ago.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan dies in farm accidentA man has died this morning after he was run over by farm machinery on a North Canterbury property.27 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandForestry's youngest victimSkyla Frater's classmates are all busy at school making Father's Day gifts - but she doesn't have anyone to give hers to.23 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessGrant Nicholson: Standards in NZ much lower than Australia or the UKWhat did the workplace health and safety taskforce conclude about New Zealand businesses?18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan injured after factory fallA 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.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt unveils health and safety reformsMajor health and safety reforms stemming from the Pike River disaster have been unveiled by Labour Minister Simon Bridges this morning.06 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandForestry industry put on noticeThe forestry industry has been put on notice after the sixth death of a worker this year, just three days after another accident left a worker with serious leg injuries.19 Jul 01:37 AM
AirlinesGovts urged to take up safety programmeThe organisation representing most of the world's airlines is urging all countries to join up to international safety standards.09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan crushed to death at vineyard skipped safety processAn experienced vineyard manager crushed to death in a machine used to take netting off vines had skipped a fall-back safety process, a coroner ruled today.24 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandShearing worker thought to have severed arteryA shearing worker is thought to have severed an artery in his arm after a sheep kicked out a glass window and he cut himself.13 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandQuad bike claims cost $11.9mQuad bike-related claims cost the Government nearly $12 million last year and, despite extended safety campaigns, riders continue to die.10 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandACC leads good economic newsThe Accident Compensation Corporation's Earners and Work Accounts are now fully funded ACC Minister Judith Collins has told National Party members at their Northern Regional Conference today.25 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandCrewman injured at Port of Tauranga in intensive careA Filipino crewman working aboard a logging ship at Port of Tauranga suffered serious lacerations this morning after a crane-operated winch wire struck him across his chest and neck.16 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandWorker killed by falling steel beamA 53-year-old Napier construction worker was killed in a freak workplace accident after being struck by a large steel beam.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ cops' black and blue thin linePolice staff had more than 4000 work-related injuries over the last three years, claiming compensation for things like concussion, hearing loss, hernias and stings.13 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandNo more 'she'll be right, mate'In 23 years as a scaffolder, Wally Noble came to rely on other people to fence off any hazard on a building site.03 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandSnow Planet worker caught in machineA young Snow Planet employee was taken to hospital after spending an hour trapped in a machine with his arm caught in a conveyer belt.30 Apr 06:36 PM
EmploymentMine victims back safety reformsFamilies of Pike River mine victims say they will ensure that recommendations from the health and safety taskforce are acted on.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandHealth and safety system slammedAn independent taskforce review of NZ's workplace health and safety has recommended sweeping changes, and says the current system has "significant weaknesses''.30 Apr 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Alarming' number of quad bike injuriesMore than a third of farm fatalities involve quad bikes, and the number of injuries from quad bikes is increasing at an "alarming'' rate, according to a new study.29 Apr 02:37 AM
New ZealandRemembering those killed on the jobServices around the country are being held to mark Workers Memorial Day today - a time to remember those who have been killed or injured at work and their friends and families.27 Apr 09:10 PM
