New Zealand‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propellerMichal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A fashionable kitchen shouldn't cost lives': Govt urged to ban engineered stoneAustralia’s ban on the popular kitchen and bathroom benchtop material began this week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorker loses four fingers after his hand is caught in pizza dough machineThe Momma's Foods worker had to have his fingers amputated.27 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies following Whangārei workplace incidentPolice and WorkSafe begin making inquiries into death.19 Jun 08:51 AM
Employment'Disgraceful' lack of workplace health and safety slammedBusiness leaders demand better safety regulations.10 Jun 02:55 AM
ConstructionFitness film set at Les Mills gets WorkSafe attention"An inspector carried out an assessment and issued a prohibition notice preventing work."14 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandAlleged hit and run: Runaway truck hits worker on Remuera street and fleesPolice probe after man has serious injuries to his legs and pelvis.08 May 08:51 PM
Crime'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'07 May 05:11 AM
New Zealand'I love the port, I still do': Former Port of Auckland boss takes stand in workplace death case'Mr Gibson never sought to avoid his responsibilities to the port. He does not do so now.'07 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandThe mother of explosion victim tells her storySarah Ferguson, the mother of Jamey Bowring who was killed in an explosion at Salter Cartage Ltd in Wiri, talks about her loss and ongoing court action. Video / Mike ScottWatch03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMother of man killed at work speaks out: The $11m health and safety 'proceeds of crime' caseJamey Bowring was killed in workplace explosion that is still shaking the courts.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's BayPolice have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.29 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandFormer Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecutionIt's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incidentThe man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.18 Apr 04:57 AM
New ZealandPerson dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farmThe Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.16 Apr 12:15 AM
EnergyMercury avoids $1.5m in fines after ‘steam hammer’ eventMercury has committed to improving worker safety after an incident at Rotokawa.11 Apr 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEngineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total banThe company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.05 Apr 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircutThe barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.17 Mar 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland projectAt this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.08 Mar 03:39 AM
New Zealand'The scream was horrific': Helicopter airlifts critically injured Blenheim workerOne person in a critical condition was flown to Wellington Hospital.07 Mar 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Naturally devastated': Foreign construction worker believed to have been killed by falling gateIt’s understood the worker died after being hit by a falling gate.03 Mar 07:02 AM
New ZealandOne dead after workplace incident in Mount WellingtonOne person is dead after an incident at a workplace in Auckland.02 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandTrade Depot fined after customer struck by forklift had leg amputatedThe 68-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after the incident.28 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandTruckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigationWorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'20 Feb 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'10 Feb 10:10 PM
New Zealand'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accidentSorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.09 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s like a gut punch': Family reveals harrowing impact of son's worksite death"We are left with a small urn that holds Ethan’s ashes."31 Jan 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsIt comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.28 Jan 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsShe is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.28 Jan 08:39 PM
RugbyExclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain diseaseA world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.26 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWorker critically injured in Takanini incident involving shipping containerEmergency services were called to Rangi Rd at 9.41am, a police spokesperson said.10 Jan 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
