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Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.

Man pinned between trucks on ferry to be paid $58,000
The victim was squeezing between two trucks when he got caught between them.

Two seriously hurt in Glen Eden workplace accident
Emergency services responded after calls for help went out around 8am.

Construction's catalogue of tragedy: But is building really the riskiest job?
Construction is relatively safe when fatalities in that sector are compared to others.

'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.

'Living nightmare': Faulty handbrake led to runaway truck death
Joji Bilo was killed by a runaway truck on a Wellington worksite in 2019.

Boy falls 8m through skylight on first day of work; Company to pay $65k
Fines and reparations total $65,000 for boy's fall at woolstore site.

Wharf explosion: Union questions health and safety procedures
Worksafe said any information would be 'months away'.

Auckland wharf explosion: Emergency staff praised for rescuing five workers
Five people remain in hospital following the explosion.

Focus: Explosion rocks downtown Auckland
Emergency services rushed to an explosion at a construction site on Halsey St in downtown Auckland that left five people injured. Video / NZ Herald

WorkSafe lacks strategy and impact - report
Out-of-date regulatory tools and failure to address driver fatigue are just two examples.

Port CEO's trial over killed worker delayed: Man's kids 'still not coping', union 'outraged'
The Herald can reveal Gibson's first hearing has been delayed until sometime in 2024.

'I'm lucky to be here': Scaffolder left a double amputee opens up on 'miracle' survival
"I'm kind of stubborn. I wouldn't give up without a fight."

Emergency services responding to death in Auckland; WorkSafe notified
The incident happened on Grey St and was reported to police around 12.50pm.

Minister's sympathy for shocked scaffolder who lost both arms
'I have the deepest sympathies for him and his family.'

'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing
Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.

Calls for mental health support in construction sector
Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.

Person injured in George St worksite incident
Person injured in George St worksite incident. Video / Oscar Francis / Gregor Richardson / ODT

Comment: Workplace safety has lapsed back to woefully inadequate
OPINION: Port worker deaths are evidence of poor workplace safety standards. Here's more.

High school avoids prosecution after student drowns
Instead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.

Maritime industry 'shaken' following second port death in a week
Port and maritime unions are calling for stevedoring standards to be introduced.

'It's brutal': Commentator's shock as racer dies in crash at Palmerston North speedway
Emergency services were called to the track at around 6.15pm last night.

Anzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's death
Parents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.

'Pray over all these families' - Ports workers gather to honour Atiroa Tuaiti who fell to his untimely death
Family of Atiroa Tuaiti, 26, who was killed this week met Ports staff and management.

Heartbreaking video: Port worker's dad by his side after fatal accident, pair worked together
Footage of Atiroa Snr Tuaiti crying over his son's body at the port has emerged online.

'Heartbroken': 26yo new dad revealed as victim in fatal fall at port - 4th death in 5 years
Otara resident Atiroa Tuaiti died at the Ports of Auckland after a 'fall from height'.

Person critical after electric shock in workplace incident
One person taken to Auckland Hospital and a second person treated at the scene.