New ZealandBoss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incidentA young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.24 Apr 04:14 AM
WorldAustralian crash dead believed to be foreign workersThe crash killed five people, including four foreign workers.22 Apr 09:12 AM
New ZealandCompanies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injuryThe Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.20 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injuryNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace incident near WhanganuiEmergency services were called to the scene of the incident about 11.40am on Monday.27 Mar 03:07 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after workplace incident at Mainland PoultryThe person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in moderate condition.19 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: More than $44k paid out to council staff in ACC claimsSoft tissue injuries are by far the most common ailment affecting Rotorua council staff.16 Mar 10:00 PM
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
