New ZealandOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandElectrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.27 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandTeen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'21 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fenceJayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines. 19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAgribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to deathWorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.13 Feb 11:28 PM
New Zealand81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencingMacdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's lifeThe 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.03 Feb 06:16 AM
New ZealandForestry worker injured during workplace accident in North CanterburyEmergency services responded to the incident at about 12.17pm.03 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandGeothermal sinkhole injuries: Case against council dismissedThe Rotorua Lakes Council has had a WorkSafe charge against it dismissed.02 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandAllegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25kThe Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.27 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandEcostore worker's eyes permanently damaged in chemical accidentThe Auckland factory worker was making dishwash powder.13 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandRecalled bathroom heaters linked to two house firesFire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.07 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandMigrant worker in a coma after falling from scissor lift, WorkSafe opens probeTime is running out for a migrant worker who is on life support.07 Jan 07:22 AM
New ZealandWarning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'19 Dec 07:49 AM
New Zealand'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he lovedTia Rissetto, a man with the 'biggest heart', leaves behind 12 grandchildren.17 Dec 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReviews expose Army training, health & safety, shortfalls after soldiers killed and injuredSerious injuries and deaths in the Army exposed failings in new reviews.07 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at riskJohn Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.02 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandLogging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fineJake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSparky's apology after tradie electrocuted 'too little, too late' for grieving partnerBuilder Craig Johnston died after being electrocuted in 2020.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P showA man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.17 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandGrieving dad’s plea to WorkSafe to investigate rugby links between head knocks, brain injuriesAn autopsy of John Guyton's son Billy found brain damage linked to rugby concussions.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson flown to hospital after workplace incident in North AucklandOne helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.04 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandUnion shocked at low number of Corrections incidents investigatedWorkSafe investigated two incidents out of the 152 reported by Corrections since 2014.28 Oct 05:17 PM
New ZealandHokitika boy’s harrowing burn injuries lead to WorkSafe charges against organisationThe 9-year-old-boy suffered severe burns in November last year.24 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
Kahu'Come back to us': Whānau of missing man fight for answersThree years on, Jason Bulter's family returns to his hometown to keep his memory alive.23 Oct 06:07 PM
New Zealand'Greed can't come before safety': Mum of dead worker on boss' $4m deal with policeLawyers negotiated a deal after police opened case in seven-week trial earlier this week.20 Oct 10:56 PM
Crime'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed'This is hard stuff for any person to hear,' Judge Greg Davis on the events at Abbey Caves18 Oct 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/COne staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.14 Oct 09:19 PM
BusinessForklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway memberIan Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's pretty rough': Colleagues witness ‘devoted’ dad's exploding tyre deathThe man was doing a routine fitting when the tyre burst.08 Oct 11:21 PM
New ZealandOne dead after work-related farm incident in TaranakiEmergency services found a man with critical injuries and he died a short time later.04 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crane tyre explodes at construction yardA nearby worker said emergency services were gathered at the Christchurch site.03 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi tradie makes chilling Google search before suspected suicide overseasSamuel Keast's grieving sister believes her brother's workplace was 'toxic'.03 Oct 04:00 PM
