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Person injured in George St worksite incident. Video / Oscar Francis / Gregor Richardson / ODT
Comment: Workplace safety has lapsed back to woefully inadequate
OPINION: Port worker deaths are evidence of poor workplace safety standards. Here's more.
High school avoids prosecution after student drowns
Instead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.
Maritime industry 'shaken' following second port death in a week
Port and maritime unions are calling for stevedoring standards to be introduced.
'It's brutal': Commentator's shock as racer dies in crash at Palmerston North speedway
Emergency services were called to the track at around 6.15pm last night.
Anzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's death
Parents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.
'Pray over all these families' - Ports workers gather to honour Atiroa Tuaiti who fell to his untimely death
Family of Atiroa Tuaiti, 26, who was killed this week met Ports staff and management.
Heartbreaking video: Port worker's dad by his side after fatal accident, pair worked together
Footage of Atiroa Snr Tuaiti crying over his son's body at the port has emerged online.
'Heartbroken': 26yo new dad revealed as victim in fatal fall at port - 4th death in 5 years
Otara resident Atiroa Tuaiti died at the Ports of Auckland after a 'fall from height'.
Person critical after electric shock in workplace incident
One person taken to Auckland Hospital and a second person treated at the scene.
Ports of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'
It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.
'You shouldn't be there, get out': Woman dead after incident at Auckland quarry
A worker said he could not understand why the victim was in the quarry.
Room destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland home
Crane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.
Forestry worker crushed to death in North Canterbury
WorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper
Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.
Rust cast and crew rally for Alec Baldwin
Letter blasts the "public narrative surrounding our workplace tragedy".
Person in serious condition after workplace incident
The person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
ACC stands down 12 staff after workers posted clients' details to Snapchat group
The group poked fun at people who had injured themselves while drunk or intoxicated.
11yo's death in Ruapehu tragedy: Bus driver's remorse after two critical mistakes
Hannah Francis inquest: Family hopes to avert tragedy, driver welcomes seatbelt proposal.
Mansons director 'in shock' at worker's death at construction site
Police were notified of the incident shortly after 1pm today.
Workers injured in three separate morning incidents in Hawke's Bay
Rescue chopper responds to three work accidents over five hours this morning.
Fishing company to pay $500,000 over worker's death getting caught in automated freezer machine
The man died after becoming caught in machinery in the ship's automated freezer system.
Charges laid over Ports of Auckland death
Pala'amo Kalati was crushed by a container during a lift operation last year.
Investigation underway after person dies in Lower Hutt workplace incident
The incident happened around 2.30pm.
'Terrifying' ski lift plunge: Woman falls from Cardrona charlift
Woman falls about 5m to the ground and is now in Dunedin Hospital's intensive care unit.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
'Extremely lucky to survive': Company fined $275k for poisoning employee
The worker spent four weeks in hospital being treated for fluoroacetate poisoning.
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
Stuntwoman recovering from brain surgery after LOTR set injury
'Doctors report that it went well,' Lucy Lawless shared.
Forestry worker who died in rural accident named
The funeral service for the forestry accident victim is on Monday.