Workplace Deaths
The Week in Detail: Pakistan, prime ministers and pepeha
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Pakistan, prime ministers and pepeha
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioIs WorkSafe working?
At least two people have died at work every month since last January. Are our workplace whistleblowers up to the task? Audio
Is WorkSafe working?
At least two people have died at work every month since last January. Are our workplace whistleblowers up to the task?
AudioWorkSafe boss: Workplace deaths down, but not enough
The number of workplace deaths dropped last year but the government's safety agency says it's still too high.
Unions concerned over spate of workplace deaths
Seven people have been killed in workplace accidents in the last fortnight which brings this year's workplace death toll to at least 17. Audio
Seven workplace deaths in a fortnight
Seven people have died in workplace accidents in the past fortnight, and Worksafe says a culture change is needed.
Govt want tough sanctions, at odds over corporate manslaughter
Government ministers say they want to toughen sanctions against companies responsible for workplace deaths but appear at odds about whether that means introducing a corporate manslaughter offence. Audio
Sub-branch of port union owns shares in ports
Yesterday we brought you the story about a demand from unions for better safety at the country's ports. 5 people have died and more than a hundred have been seriously injured in accidents at ports in… Audio
Lawyer says Port must take responsibility for workplace deaths
The Port of Tauranga has the worst injury rate in the country but says its not responsible for the workplace accidents at the port. Audio
Port of Tauranga responds
Susie Ferguson speaks with Corporate Services Manager at the Port of Tauranga, Sara Lunam. Audio
NZ ports accidents and deaths detailed in report
Profits at New Zealand ports are at record levels but its coming at a cost with seven deaths and 133 serious accidents reported since 2011. Audio
Former port worker not surprised by high accident rate
There have been at least seven deaths and 133 serious accidents at New Zealand ports since 2011. Audio
