New ZealandRevealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplaceWorking from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machineryA second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.15 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandAutistic man on learners licence killed in car accident 'pressured' into driving colleagues to work'No one should die due to an employer’s negligence' - grieving dad.15 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Too many funerals': Govt launches plan to improve port safetyTwo workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year.14 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandWorker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000The lingering effects of electrocution have left the man unable to work.02 Mar 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three yearsThe company was fined in 2020 and is facing another fine after the WorkSafe prosecution.02 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandStaff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharfMultiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.23 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Man seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferryOne person is in a serious condition following an incident on the Straitsman ferry's main vehicle deck. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Feb 08:25 PM
World2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapseMore than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.22 Feb 04:26 PM
EntertainmentAfter the Rust tragedy, do armourers have a future in film?“Gun safety is a very emotive issue, and it will be a shame if some of our craft is lost.”02 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandDriver critical after serious incident at Canterbury speedwayWorkSafe has been notified of the serious incident.22 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandCritically injured person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident in PictonEmergency services responded about 1pm and flew one person to Wellington Hospital.20 Jan 01:55 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace accident in Bay of PlentyWorkSafe has been advised of the death.09 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandCompany ordered to pay more than $500,000 for worker’s death in Wairoa forestTraining and supervision was 'inadequate' in lead-up to death of much-loved father.14 Dec 04:31 AM
New ZealandCare home resident dies after being hit by LPG truckCriminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.13 Dec 11:02 PM
WorldEU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibilityCorruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.13 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandSoldier's death prompts recommendations to change NZDF medical kitsA coroner has recommended defibrillators in all medical kits, and a life jacket review.09 Dec 10:08 PM
WorldQatar says World Cup worker deaths ‘between 400 and 500′Much higher figure by official made during interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.29 Nov 05:11 PM
EmploymentWorkSafe took weeks to inspect companies illegally storing explosive substancesHazardous substances are estimated to cause deaths of between 600 and 900 NZers a year.28 Nov 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Felt across generations': Renovation firm fined $300k over worker's fatal roof fallCanterbury reno firm ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in reparations and fines over death.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany to be sentenced following forestry deathThe man, 45, had been felling at a privately-owned forest block when he died.17 Nov 07:11 AM
New ZealandForklift rolls, injures person in AucklandEmergency services were called to a commercial property in Wiri03 Nov 01:19 AM
New Zealand23-year-old man dies at Timaru worksiteThe cause of death is yet to be confirmed.01 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandMan pinned between trucks on ferry to be paid $58,000The victim was squeezing between two trucks when he got caught between them.17 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously hurt in Glen Eden workplace accidentEmergency services responded after calls for help went out around 8am.21 Sep 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionConstruction's catalogue of tragedy: But is building really the riskiest job?Construction is relatively safe when fatalities in that sector are compared to others.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversaryDozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.13 Sep 08:02 AM
New Zealand'Living nightmare': Faulty handbrake led to runaway truck deathJoji Bilo was killed by a runaway truck on a Wellington worksite in 2019.12 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandPolice investigated skydiving boss over phone call after tandem death"Why would I lie?"09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoy falls 8m through skylight on first day of work; Company to pay $65kFines and reparations total $65,000 for boy's fall at woolstore site.06 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the communityFormer Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Aug 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures childrenThe company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.29 Aug 05:04 AM
New ZealandWharf explosion: Union questions health and safety proceduresWorksafe said any information would be 'months away'.28 Aug 12:15 AM
