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
New ZealandAuckland wharf explosion: Emergency staff praised for rescuing five workersFive people remain in hospital following the explosion.26 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandFocus: Explosion rocks downtown AucklandEmergency services rushed to an explosion at a construction site on Halsey St in downtown Auckland that left five people injured. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe lacks strategy and impact - reportOut-of-date regulatory tools and failure to address driver fatigue are just two examples.17 Aug 01:16 AM
New ZealandPort CEO's trial over killed worker delayed: Man's kids 'still not coping', union 'outraged'The Herald can reveal Gibson's first hearing has been delayed until sometime in 2024.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm lucky to be here': Scaffolder left a double amputee opens up on 'miracle' survival"I'm kind of stubborn. I wouldn't give up without a fight."22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to death in Auckland; WorkSafe notifiedThe incident happened on Grey St and was reported to police around 12.50pm.21 Jun 04:21 AM
New ZealandMinister's sympathy for shocked scaffolder who lost both arms'I have the deepest sympathies for him and his family.'15 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after workplace incident in GoreThe incident has been referred to WorkSafe.15 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid acceptedACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandEgg company fined $200,000 after worker's thumb severedAuckland poultry company also ordered to pay reparations to employee.23 May 07:48 AM
New Zealand'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencingGay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.13 May 02:57 AM
ConstructionCalls for mental health support in construction sectorConstruction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.12 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in George St worksite incidentPerson injured in George St worksite incident. Video / Oscar Francis / Gregor Richardson / ODTWatch05 May 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Workplace safety has lapsed back to woefully inadequateOPINION: Port worker deaths are evidence of poor workplace safety standards. Here's more.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school avoids prosecution after student drownsInstead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.29 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandMaritime industry 'shaken' following second port death in a weekPort and maritime unions are calling for stevedoring standards to be introduced.25 Apr 02:18 AM
New Zealand'It's brutal': Commentator's shock as racer dies in crash at Palmerston North speedwayEmergency services were called to the track at around 6.15pm last night.24 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's deathParents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pray over all these families' - Ports workers gather to honour Atiroa Tuaiti who fell to his untimely deathFamily of Atiroa Tuaiti, 26, who was killed this week met Ports staff and management.21 Apr 04:59 AM
TalanoaHeartbreaking video: Port worker's dad by his side after fatal accident, pair worked togetherFootage of Atiroa Snr Tuaiti crying over his son's body at the port has emerged online.20 Apr 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': 26yo new dad revealed as victim in fatal fall at port - 4th death in 5 yearsOtara resident Atiroa Tuaiti died at the Ports of Auckland after a 'fall from height'.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after electric shock in workplace incidentOne person taken to Auckland Hospital and a second person treated at the scene.19 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandPorts of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.19 Apr 02:17 AM
New Zealand'You shouldn't be there, get out': Woman dead after incident at Auckland quarryA worker said he could not understand why the victim was in the quarry.04 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandRoom destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland homeCrane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.18 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandForestry worker crushed to death in North CanterburyWorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.31 Jan 03:11 AM
