White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed
Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.
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Charges laid over death of roadworker killed while moving cones
WorkSafe has charged Fulton Hogan under three sections of health and safety law.
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GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.
Company sentenced after forklift incident breaks workers back
Refrigafreighters Ltd was fined $240,000 and was ordered to pay $62,279 in reparations.
WorkSafe will not prosecute Fenz over Muriwai firefighters' deaths in landslide
Dave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens died during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Fitness film set at Les Mills gets WorkSafe attention
"An inspector carried out an assessment and issued a prohibition notice preventing work."
Workplace horrors: Big payouts over amputated fingers
Horror workplace injuries are outlined by a WorkSafe official.
'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool
Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter
'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'
Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
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'I can feel him around me': Family of student killed in Abbey Caves tragedy on their heartbreak
“I remember saying to him, ‘Don’t worry Tino, if it’s no good ... they won’t let you go."
Mother of man killed at work speaks out: The $11m health and safety 'proceeds of crime' case
Jamey Bowring was killed in workplace explosion that is still shaking the courts.
‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
A former builder recalled the nasty surprise at Maihiihi.
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
One person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's Bay
Police have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.
Victim of freak bridge incident says council, contractor, haven't apologised
The wife of a man injured on a council bridge says their lives have been dreadful since.
Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury
The circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.
Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.
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.
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline
Deposits taken on the first stage or 180 units amount to around $100m of sales.
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.
Former deputy principal cleared of bullying, harassment allegations
But she says year-long investigation into alleged conduct destroyed her teaching career.
'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipment
An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.
Injured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'
The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.
White Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediation
Victims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.
Watch: $90k invention helps boy walk again, eight years after choking tragedy
How the community has helped make his parents' dream come true.
Person dies in North Otago single-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.
Calls for engineered stone ban with tradies' lives at risk
The College of Physicians has written to the PM, saying lives are at risk.
UK man killed in freak Auckland worksite gate crush named
The large sliding gate was being opened to let subbies on site when it fell on the victim.
'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.
Whakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparations
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.