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Survivor heard screams, court told
The sole survivor of a boat capsize in Foveaux Strait which claimed the lives of eight people heard the screams of the only child on board just after a massive wave swamped the vessel in the middle of the night, a court has heard.
Easy Rider trial continues, knowledge of safety issues key
A key question in the trial of Easy Rider owner Gloria Davis is her knowledge of the safety issues surrounding the vessel.
Skipper's 'catalogue of errors'
The skipper of a boat that sank in Foveaux Strait resulting in the deaths of eight people made a catalogue of errors, the trial of his widow heard yesterday.
Skipper's widow faces trial over sinking
The widow of the Easy Rider skipper faces trial today over the vessel's deadly sinking in Foveaux Strait nearly two years ago.
Govt unveils health and safety reforms
Major health and safety reforms stemming from the Pike River disaster have been unveiled by Labour Minister Simon Bridges this morning.
Crushed teen costs company $50k
An Auckland freight business has been fined $50,000 after a teenage worker had his skull fractured when a large crate fell on him.
Elderly man killed by runaway truck
A runaway truck rolled down a hill and fatally pinned a 62-year-old against another truck in a tragedy that has shocked a small community.
Documents reveal petrol station hazards for staff, public
Inquiries launched into injuries at petrol stations in the past two and-a-half years reveal less than half involved staff, according to documents obtained by nzherald.co.nz.
Service stations put to the test
Question: How many service stations are happy to help a woman who (is pretending she) can't check her tyres or water levels?