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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
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
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
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
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
At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.
'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
It’s understood the worker died after being hit by a falling gate.
One dead after workplace incident in Mount Wellington
One person is dead after an incident at a workplace in Auckland.
Trade Depot fined after customer struck by forklift had leg amputated
The 68-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after the incident.
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
'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
'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
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
"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
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
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
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
Workplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.
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
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
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.
'Very high risk' - the dangerous move that cost NZSAS soldier his life
New documents show 'high risk' in a US technique that killed an NZSAS trooper.
Australia bans engineered stone - will NZ follow?
One lung expert says silica dust from engineered stone 'is our new version of asbestos'.
Five-year-old boy in hospital for a month after being struck by forklift in orchard
The company was fined $7000 over the incident, in which a 14-year-old was driving.
Firm to pay $735k over truck driver's death
The judge apologised to victims as sentencing was more than six years after the accident.
'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocution
Hire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.
'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at work
An electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.
Bereaved father fails in private prosecution of forestry company over son's death
Richard Brooking is fighting for justice after his son was killed on the job.
White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.
Burns survivor's inspiring Crispy Avo business success story
After being electrocuted twice, life looked grim for Troy Hall, but he never gave up.
Two companies sentenced after fatal Weka Pass crash that killed popular boat skipper
Julian Bruins Yates, 52, a skipper for Black Cat Cruises was killed in the crash.
NZSki ordered to pay almost $600K over death
NZSki must pay nearly $600k in penalties in relation to the death of a Queenstown woman.