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![Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.
![Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
![Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
![Mercury avoids $1.5m in fines after ‘steam hammer’ event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mercury avoids $1.5m in fines after ‘steam hammer’ event
Mercury has committed to improving worker safety after an incident at Rotokawa.
![Engineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Engineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total ban
The company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.
!['Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircut
The barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.
!['Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Devastating event': Construction employee dies while working on large Auckland project
At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.
!['The scream was horrific': Helicopter airlifts critically injured Blenheim worker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'The scream was horrific': Helicopter airlifts critically injured Blenheim worker
One person in a critical condition was flown to Wellington Hospital.
!['Naturally devastated': Foreign construction worker believed to have been killed by falling gate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Naturally devastated': Foreign construction worker believed to have been killed by falling gate
It’s understood the worker died after being hit by a falling gate.
![Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation
WorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.
!['Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'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.'
!['Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees
'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'
!['I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accident
Sorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.
!['It’s like a gut punch': Family reveals harrowing impact of son's worksite death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'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."
!['Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
!['Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
![Exclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain disease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Exclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain disease
A world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.
![Teen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Teen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and conviction
Workplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.
![Worker critically injured in Takanini incident involving shipping container](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worker critically injured in Takanini incident involving shipping container
Emergency services were called to Rangi Rd at 9.41am, a police spokesperson said.
!['He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
![Female prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute Corrections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Female prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute Corrections
Sharon Irwin's arm was broken in two places by the maximum security inmate.