EmploymentNo investigation into ammonia leak by WorkSafeAffco will complete a voluntary review of health and safety at its Imlay plant.06 Feb 04:44 PM
New ZealandBuilders suffering in 'brutal' heat waveWorkers in heavy gear or who are often in the sun may be struggling this summer.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Employment$108k WorkSafe fine 'will put company under'A $108,500 WorkSafe fine is more than the company's value, says its owner.21 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandImpaled man taken to Dunedin HospitalImpaled man sent to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries17 Jan 04:56 AM
New ZealandVolunteer killed in fall was PhD studentCalvin Lim, 29, of Christchurch died in a fall near Pinnacles Hut at Mt Somers.24 Dec 02:30 AM
ConstructionConstruction firm fined $100k after worker injuredA construction firm has been fined $45,500 after a worker received serious injuries.17 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandMan dies in bulldozer crashThe machine rolled down a bank in a remote Mt Messenger forestry block.15 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandRubbish truck worker dies after being run over in TuakauIt appeared a worker has been rub over by a rubbish truck while on the job, police said14 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandThousands of Kiwis exposed to toxic chemical at workLegal action possible over exposure to solvents in NZ that increases risk of Parkinson's.09 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandPike families win fight against 'chequebook justice'Pike River families have won a moral victory that took three years of legal battles.23 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentDeath at work - 'I'll wear that scar for the rest of my life'Inside the workplace explosion that saw a worker thrown 130m to his death.23 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe accepts agreement with Directionz after accidentWorkSafe has accepted an enforceable undertaking with a company following an incident.15 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandSkier warned day before fatal crashDay before the accident, there was a complaint about the speed pair were skiing.14 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandTruck hits man working on Kaikoura highwayThe road worker was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.04 Nov 10:16 PM
New Zealand4yo's daycare death: How freak accident unfoldedDetails can now be revealed about the sudden death of 4-year-old Aldrich Viju in 2016.29 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandPike River families chase Whittall prosecutionPike River families take fight for Peter Whittall to be prosecuted to the Supreme Court.04 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandWatercare worker burnt in Remuera flashA number of workmen were underground when the explosion occurred.28 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandRolling roller 1 of 4 serious incidentsA report has outlined four serious health and safety incident Wellington City Council had.18 Sep 11:34 PM
New ZealandLog injury: Forestry worker winched to safetyA 27-year-old forestry worker was injured when hit by a log near Purua in Northland.06 Sep 06:00 AM
BusinessPotentially dangerous wiring at public poolAuckland public pool and new upmarket apartments wired with faulty cabling21 Aug 09:02 PM
New ZealandTrainee electricity worker 'seriously burned'Electricity companies fined after trainee worker badly burned in Wellington10 Aug 01:28 AM
New ZealandQuad bike deaths similar in AustraliaA new study shows striking similarities in New Zealand and Australia quad bike deaths.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRubbish contractor in stable conditionA rubbish contractor crushed by a truck yesterday is now in a stable condition.15 Jun 11:02 PM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing manTevita Kava didn't know how to swim and hasn't been seen since falling into the harbour.05 Jun 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedyTwo people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndian man left paralysed for hoursThe man "praying to God" he would be found.26 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandMan trapped under tree in Kaikohe diesInjured man had been trapped under a tree on a farm on Mataraua Rd in Kaikohe.15 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandAsbestos in Reserve Bank halts renovationsAn expert has been brought on to help workers deal with asbestos in the Reserve Bank.12 May 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Potential for death': School's close callGraphic details of injuries suffered during a Sweeney Todd high school production emerge.09 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan hurt after falling through museum roofThe man has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.05 May 11:15 PM
Sponsored StoriesYour mouth is a great bit of safety gearNZ's making good ground in turning around its health and safety record in the workplace.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Folk at Worksafe are eggsCOMMENT: Easter Egg hunts are for children, not Government office workers.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily in shock over teenager's deathA builder's apprentice died in an accident while repiling a bach.13 Apr 03:57 AM
