No more 'she'll be right, mate'
In 23 years as a scaffolder, Wally Noble came to rely on other people to fence off any hazard on a building site.
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Remembering those killed on the job
Services around the country are being held to mark Workers Memorial Day today - a time to remember those who have been killed or injured at work and their friends and families.
Concern over employment law changes
Employment law experts have expressed concerns about plans to fast-track decisions on disputes before the Employment Relations Authority.
Office kitchen filth revealed
Workplace kitchens are dangerously dirty, to the point that they could cause illness, new research suggests.
Kiwi's 'insane' smoking in underground mine
It was "insane" for a New Zealand-born mine worker to smoke in an underground coal mine in Queensland, a New Zealand coal mining industry boss says.
Firefighter bullying claims backed up
A former deputy chief fire officer with 28 years experience has backed up claims of a "culture of bullying'' at Feilding Volunteer Fire Brigade made by a young female volunteer.
Firefighter: Bullying forced me to resign
A young volunteer firefighter and calendar pin-up girl says a "culture of bullying" left her no choice but to resign from the service.
'Insidious' medical workplace bullying
Workplace bullying affects a quarter of Australian medical professionals and similar "insidious" levels are likely to be occurring in New Zealand, says a researcher.
Forestry worker 'lived life to the fullest'
The family of a 23-year-old forestry worker killed by a falling tree yesterday say he died doing what he loved and knew it was a risky job.
Police name man killed in forestry incident
Police were called to a private forestry road in the Waione Block, off State Highway 30, near Moose Lodge, about 2.50pm yesterday.
Your place, the workplace
Is working from home really working? Anthony Doesburg reports.
Skills shortage puts IT grads in the driver's seat
When it comes to hiring IT staff, there's at least as much pressure on employers to put their best foot forward as there is on job candidates.
First employer adopts living wage
A Henderson tofu maker has become the first Auckland employer to sign up to the living wage campaign, promising to pay its six factory workers at least $18.40 an hour within a year.
Success: Office hub allows ideas to flourish
The Generator provides flexible space in which small businesses can grow.
Have you heard of the BLOC collective?
With expanded floor space and a cluster of boutique retailers, Mt Eden's BLOC collective is now a one-stop design destination.
Playing politics at work - take up acting
Can a little insincerity can help you survive in the murky world of office politics?
Pipeline work raises safety alarms
A stormwater project in Freemans Bay has cost ratepayers $201,000 and dangerous underground working conditions have raised safety concerns, according to a source.
Long weekend sickie warning
Aucklanders pulling a sickie to add another 24 hours to their Anniversary Weekend have been warned they're putting extra pressure on workmates, and may face more scrutiny from the boss.
No move towards work-hour limit
The Government has ignored a recommendation by the United Nations for legislation to dictate a maximum number of work hours to reduce the risk to workplace health and safety.
NZ workplace safety a 'national disgrace'
New Zealand's health and safety record has been labelled as 'woeful' and a 'national disgrace' by a consultant with two decades' experience in the sector.