New ZealandWhakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparationsTwenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.01 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandGNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failingsThe sentencing hearing will return for the judge’s decision this afternoon.29 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandWhakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agenciesResearch institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.28 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandTrade Depot fined after customer struck by forklift had leg amputatedThe 68-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after the incident.28 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandWhakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty pleaCourt hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.27 Feb 07:27 PM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.26 Feb 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Beloved husband', promising teen: Tributes for two killed in rally crashThe rally driver and his co-pilot died on Sunday after their car was submerged in a river.26 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedySentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.25 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandTributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accidentAlex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.20 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandTruckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigationWorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'20 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
New ZealandPerson trapped under 10-tonne rollerThe person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.12 Feb 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Trustees could face multimillion-dollar fines under health and safety rulesOPINION: A WorkSafe prosecution over a farm accident could change the case law.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accidentSorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.09 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It's sick, it's vicious': Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions"They profit off our trauma. They traumatise us and then they get to make money off us."09 Feb 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Tragic situation': Timber mill worker dies in machinery incidentWorkSafe is investigating following the death of the New Plymouth employee.08 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandBullied health worker says Worksafe findings were like 'having a knife twisted'"Very poor workplace culture": 11 people reported inappropriate behaviour by the manager.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s like a gut punch': Family reveals harrowing impact of son's worksite death"We are left with a small urn that holds Ethan’s ashes."31 Jan 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Much-loved by all': Father named as roadworker killed on the jobGabriel Fa'amausili is being remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family.25 Jan 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Thank Christ it went that way’: Racing boss on scaffold collapseTwo $1m races, one $1.5m race to be run tomorrow night: upgrade showcases years of work.25 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''16 Jan 01:47 AM
New Zealand'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on workerAnthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.11 Jan 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentEngineered stone firm sent WorkSafe notices; rejects landlord’s claim of unsafe practicesEngineered or artificial stone will soon be banned in Australia.22 Dec 04:04 PM
New ZealandSchool group involved in mass rescue on Waikato RiverTen people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.20 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandCop's murder 'evil, ruthless, and incomprehensible' - but no inquestThe Hunt family wanted a full probe into the murder but the Coroner says it's not needed.19 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe cuts hundreds of desks in Wellington office moveThe move comes after WorkSafe announced job cuts and the resignation of the CEO.18 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandFive-year-old boy in hospital for a month after being struck by forklift in orchardThe company was fined $7000 over the incident, in which a 14-year-old was driving.14 Dec 04:39 AM
New ZealandSealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.12 Dec 05:32 PM
ConstructionGrouting Services ordered to pay $290k after worker killed by falling beamWorkSafe prosecuted the firm over the death of a 21-year-old construction worker.12 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pinned under vehicle at workplaceWorkSafe NZ said it is not an investigation at this stage.11 Dec 04:28 AM
