EmploymentAnother forestry death shows need for change - regulatorThere 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.16 Jan 06:01 AM
EmploymentForestry fatalities hit 10 in 2013A man aged in his 20s was killed by a falling tree while working on a forestry block in rural Horowhenua this morning.19 Dec 06:32 AM
OpinionEditorial: Little solace for families of Pike River mine victimsJudge 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.12 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentForestry safety: Prosecutions 'very likely'Labour Minister Simon Bridges says prosecutions are "very likely" for forestry owners who have breached safety standards.02 Dec 11:02 PM
EmploymentPM: 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.02 Dec 07:36 PM
Football World CupTwo dead in Brazil stadium collapsePart 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.27 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandEagle tragedy: 20 years onFriends of the four dead people say it was a miracle the collision over Auckland killed no one else.25 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldConstruction 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.19 Nov 07:48 PM
New ZealandWar against workplace killersTen days before Jason Gibson died, he visited his parents at their Christchurch home.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCTU questions workplace injury figuresStatistics NZ data shows fewer ACC claims but union believes they are misleading.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured in Lion Nathan accidentTwo investigations have been launched after a man was critically injured while he was working at Lion Nathan's manufacturing facility in Auckland.19 Sep 07:15 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured after Lion Nathan incidentA man is in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining serious injuries working in an Auckland manufacturing facility.18 Sep 09:59 PM
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
