PremiumPremiumAucklandWoman's death beneath 330kg gate at luxury Akl home deemed tragic accidentWorkSafe report found young German died from 'traumatic asphyxia' at Westmere home.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner rejects call for further inquiry into conveyor belt deathWesley Tomich died on an unguarded conveyor belt in 2023.25 Aug 07:37 PM
New Zealand'A sobering reminder': Experienced feller found fatally crushed by tree Mihajlo Nikolic had cut down about 1000 trees before he died in an accident in April.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't taken06 Aug 07:00 PM
Crime'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accident29 Jul 07:00 AM
PoliticsGovt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plants28 Jul 05:48 PM
PremiumSport'Dangerous' run it straight concerns ignored by Govt officials before teen's death20 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard deathFines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.09 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoad cone hotline receives 236 reports in four days, Auckland gets the mostWorkSafe dealt with a flurry of reports on the first day before numbers plateaued. 06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdownDavid Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.02 Jun 07:07 PM
PoliticsDogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashedRegulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.27 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompanies fined after baker loses half his arm in crumbing-machine accidentChristchurch's Baker Boys and Pye Electrical were fined over safety failures. 16 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
BusinessWorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killedTragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.30 Apr 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accidentEveryday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.27 Apr 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Deeply saddened': Robotics factory responds to worker's deathWorkSafe is investigating a fatal accident at Scott Technology in Dunedin.25 Apr 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.22 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in farm vehicle accident near TaupōA person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.20 Apr 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Man with a giant heart': Speedway hero and beloved dad killed in 'freak' workplace accidentHe played a key role in saving lives during many serious accidents.18 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in machinery incident in WhangāreiWorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.15 Apr 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Burden on my family': New employee hospitalised for six months after falling 6m off a roofProwash has been fined more than $120,000 after a WorkSafe prosecution over the incident.15 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandWidow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedySorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.13 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandFertiliser company ‘committed to learning’ from worker’s tragic deathWorkSafe says safety practices at the factory failed to account for workers' reality.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ticking time bomb’: Family speak out on factory worker’s ‘horrifying’ deathWesley Tomich, 37, died in July 2023 at a Mount Maunganui factory. 04 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural NorthlandPolice say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.02 Apr 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deathsSahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.31 Mar 07:00 AM
