Affco fined $500,000 over worker’s ‘wholly avoidable’ death in freezer
A frame full of offal cartons fell and fatally crushed Alfred Edwards.
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More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's death
A probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.
'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditions
A liquor baron must pay $87,000 for failing to action improved worker conditions.
Worker buried up to waist in water treatment plant incident
The worker was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
WorkSafe admits failure in forestry fatality, ED harassment nearly doubles and Scottish First Minister arrested: 12 June, 2023
WorkSafe admits its absence in a forestry fatality has resulted in crucial details missing, ED harassment nearly doubles and former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection to missing campaign funds in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
“We should’ve been there” Worksafe Investigator on Rawiri case
'We should've been there' says the WorkSafe investigator for deceased forestry worker Jason Rawiri and his family in a recorded conversation.
'Wall of silence': WorkSafe official admits fatality probe stalled by lack of evidence
'I just don’t have the information I need.'
‘I’m lucky to move my hands’: Worker falls from bunker, goat farmer boss fined $75k
The man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.
WorkSafe orders review of asbestos management at fire stations
Asbestos is a leading workplace killer, 220 people die a year.
WorkSafe concludes Christchurch Boys' High School investigation
The school was under investigation following complaints from former staff.
GNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island charge
Meanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.
School tragedy: Popular teen drowned during snorkelling lesson
Ethan Fitzpatrick was in the water with other students when he got into trouble.
'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propeller
The diver recalls being yanked underwater by his umbilical cable before blacking out.
Company fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machine
Machine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.
IRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chain
Employees are owed about $640,000 as "worrying" ECE closure saga claims casualties.
'Something is wrong': The forgotten disease that's become a silent killer
Government documents reveal stonemasons remain at risk from the deadly dust.
$280k fine after man’s hand caught in meat cutter in workplace accident
The company was fined $280,000 and ordered to pay $48,000 to the injured worker.
Wellington fire: What to know about asbestos risk
Officials say there's no cause for alarm over potential asbestos risk after deadly fire.
WorkSafe has up to a year to complete Abbey Caves' death probe
Whangārei student's body taken to Te Karae Marae near Kohukohu
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Inquiry to examine why Abbey Caves trip went ahead
School outing went ahead despite heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings.
'Water was just so intense': Community demands answers after death of student
Questions swirl about why the trip went ahead considering there were heavy rain warnings.
Student recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutes
The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower
'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'
'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'
The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident
A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.
Ski field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crash
Auckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.
Companies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injury
The Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.
Māori worker injuries in workplaces outnumber any other ethnicity
WorkSafe calls the statistics unacceptable and 'that has to change'.
Enchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five men
A weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.
WorkSafe lays charge after scaffolder suffered electric shock, losing both arms
Jahden Nelson underwent dozens of operations and faces years of rehabilitation.
Person dies in workplace incident outside BP service station
It is understood a person was found under a truck.