'They're making bloody excuses': WorkSafe under fire over forestry death
WorkSafe says the nearest qualified inspector was three hours away in Napier.
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Michael Noche's death: Retirement village site scene of candlelight vigil tonight
Already, $8220 has been raised on a Givealittle page for the family.
‘One of the hardest workers’ - tributes flow for Auckland scaffolder Michael Noche
'It was a privilege to work with you.'
Worker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic plan
The companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.
Forklift rolls, injures person in Auckland
Emergency services were called to a commercial property in Wiri
'Shouldn’t have happened': Envirowaste to pay almost $1m after worker crushed at landfill
Gratten Layne's widow says the lives of family have not been the same since his death.
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'Fatal gas chamber': Waste Management fined for worker's death
Jim Gideon was exposed to high amounts of hydrogen sulphide gas on the day he died.
Anzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's death
Parents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.
Pike River: Families' lawyer confident of manslaughter prosecution
It comes as police confirm criminal probe ongoing.
Pike River: More human remains spotted as project ends; police probe ongoing
Eight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.
'Traumatised': Safety monitors designed to protect staff from cancerous chemical removed
'We could get cancer in ten years time and no one would have taken responsibility'.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Hero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neck
Pilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.
NZ Post employee dies in e-buggy accident
"NZ Post is devastated," the chief executive says.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Public servants advised stay home or conceal identity over freedom protest
Some government workers have been warned they could be targets of abuse from protesters.
Business fined $250k after employees poisoned by hazardous substance
Workers suffered acute methyl bromide poisoning.
White Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe
WorkSafe has charged 13 parties with health and safety breaches.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
'Justice for our boys': Pike River families hope discovery of bodies could lead to prosecution
Angry father says officials told about bodies a decade ago.
Whakaari eruption: Defendants to face trial in 2023
All defendants charged with health and safety breaches have pleaded not guilty.
Investigation under way after seven lab staff exposed to toxin
Chemical was released as a gas from a frozen container.
Person who died in Lower Hutt workplace incident named
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a Taitā business at 2.30 on Wednesday.
Man dies after workplace incident in Otago
The fatal incident in Otago was reported to the police just after 10am.
'Hanging on with one arm': Woman suffers nine cracked ribs after chairlift fall
Skier claims Cardrona staff weren't paying attention when slid off the chairlift.
WorkSafe probes truckers' poor pay in safety investigation
The study done for WorkSafe recommends improving health and safety laws.
Operation Hannah: Police targeting vehicles at ski fields after 11-year-old's death
Hannah was killed when a bus carrying 31 passengers crashed near Tūroa ski field in 2018.
Rare order: Court tells cops to underwrite proceeds of crime case
Proceeds of crime case against business owner has taken a high risk turn for police
Death at work: 'If he wasn't standing there, we wouldn't all be here today'
Dead man's workmates 'deeply affected' by tragedy still relived by some five years later.
Fatally crushed: Coronial inquest begins into Mount Maunganui tragedy
Coroner apologises to whānau of man killed in workplace accident after seven-year 'delay'.