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.
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Focus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community
Former Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ Herald
'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures children
The company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.
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Out-of-date regulatory tools and failure to address driver fatigue are just two examples.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.'
Revealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid accepted
ACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.
Egg company fined $200,000 after worker's thumb severed
Auckland poultry company also ordered to pay reparations to employee.
'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.
Ports of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'
It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.
'You shouldn't be there, get out': Woman dead after incident at Auckland quarry
A worker said he could not understand why the victim was in the quarry.
Room destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland home
Crane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.
Forestry worker crushed to death in North Canterbury
WorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper
Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.
Rust cast and crew rally for Alec Baldwin
Letter blasts the "public narrative surrounding our workplace tragedy".
Person in serious condition after workplace incident
The person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.