Workplace Health And Safety

The proceeds of crime laws have traditionally been used to target gangs and drug dealers. Now police have their eyes on a new target, and that's left businesses feeling vulnerable.

New Zealand's first-ever Carcinogen Survey has found alarming numbers of people are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their work. What can we do about it?

Solid Energy says it will send a fifth robot into the Pike River mine - but the entry will take months to organise. Video

The family of a 45-year-old who died of a rare asbestos-related cancer is continuing her court battle, saying she was exposed through her father's work. Audio

Three men's lives could have been saved if a proper alarm had alerted them to rising water below deck, an investigation has found.

WorkSafe has issued strong recommendations on mine safety after an accident killed a migrant mine worker in November 2015.

Solid Energy is strongly rejecting any allegations of a cover-up over safety issues at Pike River Mine. Video

The Deputy Police Commissioner has insisted police did not try to mislead Pike River Mine victims' families over footage of workers inside the mine. Video

Opinion - The issues surrounding the deadly disaster refuse to be buried, and footage leaked this week has brought tensions back to the surface, explain Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.

The robot at the centre of new footage is just one of a number sent into the shaft, with mixed results.

The government set a goal to make it easier for business to deal with the government and initially succeeded. Then it apparently shot itself in foot.

Taking away Solid Energy's liability for any harm caused trying to re-enter the Pike River Mine would be hypocritical and unsafe, the government says.

The Fire Service is disputing claims of an engine failure during an Auckland house fire.

A man who battled for 30 years on behalf of former sawmill workers exposed to dangerous chemicals has died.

The Fire Service has been forced to recall helmets, chemical splash suits and high pressure hoses because of faults and complaints from firefighters.

An Auckland locomotive train driver who was dismissed for his refusal to drive electric trains has had his appeal turned down.

The Ministry of Social Development has told MPs it has taken steps to change security measures at its Work and Income offices, and the way it interacts with its clients.

A new health and safety group has been assembled in an effort to make farming safer.