New Zealand'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''16 Jan 01:47 AM
New Zealand'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on workerAnthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.11 Jan 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentEngineered stone firm sent WorkSafe notices; rejects landlord’s claim of unsafe practicesEngineered or artificial stone will soon be banned in Australia.22 Dec 04:04 PM
New ZealandSchool group involved in mass rescue on Waikato RiverTen people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.20 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandCop's murder 'evil, ruthless, and incomprehensible' - but no inquestThe Hunt family wanted a full probe into the murder but the Coroner says it's not needed.19 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe cuts hundreds of desks in Wellington office moveThe move comes after WorkSafe announced job cuts and the resignation of the CEO.18 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandFive-year-old boy in hospital for a month after being struck by forklift in orchardThe company was fined $7000 over the incident, in which a 14-year-old was driving.14 Dec 04:39 AM
New ZealandSealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.12 Dec 05:32 PM
ConstructionGrouting Services ordered to pay $290k after worker killed by falling beamWorkSafe prosecuted the firm over the death of a 21-year-old construction worker.12 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pinned under vehicle at workplaceWorkSafe NZ said it is not an investigation at this stage.11 Dec 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Our farming community is hurting': Urgent plea to reduce quad bike risks“It is in our DNA to protect one another - this Christmas we must make that happen.”11 Dec 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Engulfed in a fireball': Glassblower injured in gas bottle explosionSteven Newcombe suffered burns and hearing loss as a result of the blast.01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil denies WorkSafe charge after tourist injured falling into geothermal sinkholeThe case was called at a hearing in Rotorua.29 Nov 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe in Whakaari/White Island caseOpinion: 'How has WorkSafe been held to account?'28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAirport worker loses fingertips after not receiving proper trainingThe staff member with the wildlife team was monitoring geese near the airport runways.24 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandFirm to pay $735k over truck driver's deathThe judge apologised to victims as sentencing was more than six years after the accident.16 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandInside the Auckland scaffolding disaster that cost a young father his armsAfter the 'massive sound' and fireball, Jahden Nelson was left in 'excruciating' pain.13 Nov 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocutionHire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.13 Nov 07:48 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at workAn electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandElectrician on trial after woman returned home to find tradie dead on kitchen floorCraig Johnston was working on a rangehood when he suffered a lethal electric shock.07 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDamning report on dangerous conditions in workplaces putting Kiwis at risk of diseaseDust from the process of creating man-made stone contain high levels of silica.05 Nov 08:40 PM
EducationSchool under fire for sending deadly carcinogen to science studentsChemicals banned in most schools were sent to homes of teenagers in plastic bags.02 Nov 10:45 PM
OpinionWhite Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZWhakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.02 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandCorrespondence school to withdraw sodium hydroxide from science kit that burnt teenTe Kura will remove dangerous substances from science kits from next year after boy burnt.01 Nov 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not safe': School slammed after science experiment ends in skin graftAn industrial chemist said the school should not be sending sodium hydroxide into homes.31 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandCement company fined $357K after worker's arm cut offThe man was able to pull what was left of his arm free and run for help.19 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandDeath of disabled woman who choked on leftovers was preventableWorkSafe investigated the death but decided not to prosecute.10 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZSki ordered to pay almost $600K over deathNZSki must pay nearly $600k in penalties in relation to the death of a Queenstown woman.10 Oct 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Bloody wrong': Family furious at WorkSafe decision not to prosecute after forestry death“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil grapples with controversial Greymouth landfillThe landfill has been shut down by a WorkSafe investigation.30 Sep 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingPet food company must pay $220k after worker's finger amputatedIt was the company's second amputation incident in three years.26 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe, Whakaari Management at odds over duties of land-ownersWorkSafe says the company should have questioned if the island was safe.20 Sep 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Excessive' sentence: Judge says prison too harsh for accident cover-upWilliam Sullivan made a false statement to WorkSafe investigators.12 Sep 03:29 AM
