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Mansons director 'in shock' at worker's death at construction site
Police were notified of the incident shortly after 1pm today.
Workers injured in three separate morning incidents in Hawke's Bay
Rescue chopper responds to three work accidents over five hours this morning.
Fishing company to pay $500,000 over worker's death getting caught in automated freezer machine
The man died after becoming caught in machinery in the ship's automated freezer system.
Charges laid over Ports of Auckland death
Pala'amo Kalati was crushed by a container during a lift operation last year.
Investigation underway after person dies in Lower Hutt workplace incident
The incident happened around 2.30pm.
'Terrifying' ski lift plunge: Woman falls from Cardrona charlift
Woman falls about 5m to the ground and is now in Dunedin Hospital's intensive care unit.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
'Extremely lucky to survive': Company fined $275k for poisoning employee
The worker spent four weeks in hospital being treated for fluoroacetate poisoning.
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
Stuntwoman recovering from brain surgery after LOTR set injury
'Doctors report that it went well,' Lucy Lawless shared.
Forestry worker who died in rural accident named
The funeral service for the forestry accident victim is on Monday.
Forestry worker in early 20s killed in rural Hawke's Bay
Police were notified of the Aropaoanui Road incident at 3.54pm on Wednesday.
'All a bit raw': Employer of worker killed during South Auckland tornado speaks
Workers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.
'Beautiful soul': Auckland father of two killed by tornado mourned
Friends and family preparing for the funeral of mechanic killed by tornado.
Person killed after being hit by car at Christchurch shopping centre
A person has died at a busy Christchurch shopping centre.
Person in hospital after packhouse injury
A person has been flown to Dunedin hospital after getting their arm stuck in a machine.
Tragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slide
Coroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.
Watch: Chaos at Taiwan port as crane collapses
Large cargo ship, two overhead cranes and a pile of containers collide at Taiwanese port.
Pike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mine
Families filed a judicial review in Wellington today.
'Drug dealer' slur after police freeze assets over work fatal
Boss tells of impact on business of health and safety 'proceeds of crime' case.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
Flooring company to pay $160,000 over worker's death while installing carpet
Experience is no substitute for risk management, warns WorkSafe New Zealand.
Person dies in rockfall in Fiordland
A WorkSafe spokesperson said the fatality happened at a business in the area.
Person critical after central Wellington workplace incident
Ambulance and fire emergency services responded.
Prison guard dies during fitness test
The physical readiness assessment has been temporarily suspended after the death.
Worker injured at Auckland port two days after damning report on safety concerns
An ambulance was called to treat an injured worker at the Ports of Auckland last week.
Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
WorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farm
A police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
Pest control company facing charges over poisoning which hospitalised worker
A Pest Control Research worker came into contact with a poisonous substance.