'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
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Man killed, child in hospital after both receive electric shocks
The incident happened in Ngatira, in South Waikato.
One person injured in West Auckland explosion
One person has been injured in an explosion in Kumeū, West Auckland.
Revealed: How Kiwis are still injuring themselves despite lockdown
There were 116 claims related to ladder use, and 243 for DIY work.
Fatal plunge: Truck driver killed in South Auckland quarry crash
It is understood the truck plunged up to 100m down a bank.
Worker's hand trapped in machinery in workplace accident
Workplace incident in Tasman Region.
One person dead after farm vehicle accident in Dannevirke
One person has died at a Dannevirke property after a heavy vehicle rolled.
Man hospitalised after hand becomes stuck in industrial press
A man has been injured in a workplace accident in Motueka.
Worker lost three fingers: Concrete firm fined $230,000
The company has been fined over $200,000 for the accident.
Workplace death: 'I lost my best friend, the love of my life'
Les Laing, 28, died after being struck by heavy machinery at work.
Family overwhelmed by global support for young welder injured in workplace accident
Family overwhelmed by support from community and around the world.
Watercare sewer work halted after workers hit natural gas deposits
Methane, carbon monoxide found deep underground - likely due to rotting vegetation.
One dead after workplace incident
WorkSafe is making inquiries after a person has died at a Waitete Rd workplace
Number of work-related deaths in 2020 already concerning
Figures show that many more people were killed on the job than previously thought.
One dead in workplace incident in Christchurch
Fatal incident at a workplace on Distribution Lane in Sockburn.
Kiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescues
The staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".
One person dead after tree falls on them in Gisborne forestry operation
WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.
Person dead in Ohakune quad bike accident
The accident happened on Kopurutuku Rd in Ohakune.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Taranaki
The crash occurred at midday on a private rural property in the village of
Worker risked 'catastrophe' with chemical safety forgery
The continued deceit of his employer had "aspects of corrupt practice", says judge.
Taranaki larrikin mourned after tragic workplace death
Larrikin Kiwi Robin Killeen loved horse racing, boxing and even hair dressing.
Revealed: WorkSafe data shows number of adventure tourism deaths since 2014
2019 has been a grim year for adventure activity-related deaths in New Zealand.
Man dies after becoming trapped in machinery at food plant
The accident happened in South Taranaki
Pike River Recovery team breaks through 170m barrier
The team have ventured further than ever before since the barrier was established in 2011.
White Island tour operator was audited: Minister
The Workplace Relations Minister has confirmed White Island Tours was regularly audited
Huge fine after mum-of-seven's horror chicken farm death
Mum-of-seven Kamila Mun died in the June 2017 accident.
Top horse trainer appeals $370k payout to paralysed rider
Top horse trainer Stephen McKee was held responsible for Sophia Malthus' paralysis.
'I just touched his hand': Kiwi killed on Sydney IMAX construction site
Kiwi worker died soon after high pressure water pipe burst on multimillion-dollar project.
Parents' heartbreak over 4yo's forklift death: 'We held each other'
Jackson White was struck and killed by a forklift operated by his father Ian.
'Serious safety concerns' at residential construction sites
Death of Chinese builder prompts St John's volunteer to launch safety initiative.
Person burned in explosion in Lyttelton, Christchurch
One person is suffering from burns after an explosion in Lyttelton.
Man in critical condition after being run over by tractor in Hunua
The man, in his 70s, was flown to Auckland City Hospital.