PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInvestigation under way after seven lab staff exposed to toxinChemical was released as a gas from a frozen container.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson who died in Lower Hutt workplace incident namedEmergency services were alerted to the incident at a Taitā business at 2.30 on Wednesday.12 Aug 10:08 PM
New ZealandMan dies after workplace incident in OtagoThe fatal incident in Otago was reported to the police just after 10am.09 Aug 10:05 AM
New Zealand'Hanging on with one arm': Woman suffers nine cracked ribs after chairlift fallSkier claims Cardrona staff weren't paying attention when slid off the chairlift.06 Aug 02:44 AM
Freight and logisticsWorkSafe probes truckers' poor pay in safety investigationThe study done for WorkSafe recommends improving health and safety laws.29 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Hannah: Police targeting vehicles at ski fields after 11-year-old's deathHannah was killed when a bus carrying 31 passengers crashed near Tūroa ski field in 2018.28 Jul 09:14 PM
BusinessRare order: Court tells cops to underwrite proceeds of crime caseProceeds of crime case against business owner has taken a high risk turn for police28 Jun 06:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath at work: 'If he wasn't standing there, we wouldn't all be here today'Dead man's workmates 'deeply affected' by tragedy still relived by some five years later.22 Jun 06:50 PM
New ZealandFatally crushed: Coronial inquest begins into Mount Maunganui tragedyCoroner apologises to whānau of man killed in workplace accident after seven-year 'delay'.20 Jun 08:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streetsFuneral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.18 Jun 02:08 AM
Employment'Three of my fingers were gone at the end': Teen mechanic's horror at workYoung musician lost part of three fingers - but considers himself lucky.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesMaking farm safety second natureA visit from WorkSafe can be a good thing, as Rowena Duncum reports.25 May 12:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate boarding school at centre of bullying probe closed after late night bomb scareA bomb scare has seen a school at the centre of bullying claims close its doors today.13 May 05:34 PM
New ZealandFeedback sought on speed limit changes, roundabout for SH3Transport agency Waka Kotahi seeking public feedback for highway proposals.03 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity pool probe after 15 children get sickThe children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.02 Apr 02:10 AM
New Zealand'With heartbreak': Pike River families accept call on no more funding for recoveryThe families said they accept advice that going further would be expensive and complex.29 Mar 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaxpayer buys cute digital meerkat for $400,000WorkSafe's new advertising campaign is the launchpad for a new health and safety icon.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale"There is no fetter on that inquiry."21 Mar 07:28 AM
New ZealandPolice name victim of fatal skydiving accident in TaurangaThe dead man was an experienced skydiver on a solo jump.21 Mar 04:21 AM
Sponsored StoriesThe art of making good decisionsFarm safety, like the response to Covid-19, is all about making the right decisions.09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants namedThree parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.04 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandMan who died from workplace fall namedHis death will be referred to the Coroner.05 Feb 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandACC pays compo for illegal worker's deathACC has paid a settlement to the China-based widow of an illegal worker.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Down on hands and knees vacuuming the lawn': Inside asbestos clean-upHazmat-clad clean-up crews reveal what it takes to clear asbestos from Ponsonby homes.14 Jan 05:30 AM
Sponsored StoriesHow to avoid harm on the farmThe Country's Rowena Duncum gives her tips on preventing farm fatalities this summer.21 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured on north Waikato farmMan flown to hospital after becoming trapped under farm machinery.11 Dec 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Potentially chilling': Scientists alarmed over White Island chargesThe Association of Scientists warns the charges could mute the scientific community.05 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island body recovery mission: 'The team told me they needed to stop'The leader of the White Island body recovery has spoken of the dangerous mission05 Dec 04:00 PM
EnvironmentWork on clean-up of hazardous materials startsOwners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe tells Gloriavale to make workplace changesInspectors visited the isolated Christian community this week.02 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandFamily's triple tragedy: Fatal workplace accident, two children dead"I have to be the voice for the dead."01 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandFarm fatality leaves family of boy brokenMum Angel Topp, known as Stormie, has paid tribute to her son and eldest child.19 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandTractor involved in fatal farm accident near MaraekakahoOne person has died in a workplace accident near Hastings.16 Sep 10:52 PM
