New ZealandBoss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incidentA young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.24 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandSki field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crashAuckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.21 Apr 05:54 AM
New ZealandCompanies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injuryThe Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.20 Apr 03:32 AM
KahuMāori worker injuries in workplaces outnumber any other ethnicityWorkSafe calls the statistics unacceptable and 'that has to change'.19 Apr 09:16 PM
CrimeEnchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five menA weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.12 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe lays charge after scaffolder suffered electric shock, losing both armsJahden Nelson underwent dozens of operations and faces years of rehabilitation.12 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in workplace incident outside BP service stationIt is understood a person was found under a truck.09 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.28 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace incident near WhanganuiEmergency services were called to the scene of the incident about 11.40am on Monday.27 Mar 03:07 AM
New ZealandMan in custody, air pistol found after West Auckland business targetedIncident comes days after police shot gunman following rampage across West Auckland.19 Mar 04:40 AM
New Zealand'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machineryA second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.15 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandAutistic man on learners licence killed in car accident 'pressured' into driving colleagues to work'No one should die due to an employer’s negligence' - grieving dad.15 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Too many funerals': Govt launches plan to improve port safetyTwo workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year.14 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island tragedy: Booking agent fails to get WorkSafe charge droppedA judge has released a decision about whether a tourism operation should be charged.14 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandWorker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000The lingering effects of electrocution have left the man unable to work.02 Mar 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three yearsThe company was fined in 2020 and is facing another fine after the WorkSafe prosecution.02 Mar 05:20 PM
CrimeAvocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snappedThe worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face02 Mar 12:56 AM
New ZealandExpert advised WorkSafe to prosecute NZTA, VTNZ after faulty truck handbrake failedWorkSafe did not prosecute Waka Kotahi NZTA over a roadworker being killed.01 Mar 09:17 PM
New ZealandSAS trooper death: Charge against Army dismissedThe Army exists to do dangerous things in dangerous environments, the High Court ruled.01 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandShip to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burnsCompanies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.10 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandDelays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah FrancisThe family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings business charged over child’s forklift injuryWorkSafe has filed charges against an orchard packing warehouse in Hastings.30 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace accident in Bay of PlentyWorkSafe has been advised of the death.09 Jan 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why no inquiry into Whakaari tragedy?It's been three years since the eruption at Whakaari claimed the lives of 22 people.05 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionDonovan Group fined $225k after worker's finger partially amputatedVictim became unbalanced and his left hand slipped.02 Dec 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Felt across generations': Renovation firm fined $300k over worker's fatal roof fallCanterbury reno firm ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in reparations and fines over death.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMen charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressedDefence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important24 Nov 05:21 PM
New Zealand'They're making bloody excuses': WorkSafe under fire over forestry deathWorkSafe says the nearest qualified inspector was three hours away in Napier.17 Nov 05:49 PM
New Zealand‘Obvious hazard’: Company fined $350K after worker killed by meat-packing machineGrieving mum: 'It’s hard to put into words how Dwayne’s death has affected me'.13 Nov 11:47 PM
Aged careMichael Noche's death: Retirement village site scene of candlelight vigil tonightAlready, $8220 has been raised on a Givealittle page for the family.11 Nov 02:11 AM
Aged care‘One of the hardest workers’ - tributes flow for Auckland scaffolder Michael Noche'It was a privilege to work with you.'09 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandWorker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic planThe companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.09 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandForklift rolls, injures person in AucklandEmergency services were called to a commercial property in Wiri03 Nov 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Shouldn’t have happened': Envirowaste to pay almost $1m after worker crushed at landfillGratten Layne's widow says the lives of family have not been the same since his death.31 Oct 04:00 PM
