WorkSafe releases new forestry guidelines in hopes of reducing harm in the industry
The Approved Code of Practice highlights WorkSafe’s expectations for managing health and safety within the sector. This time…
Mother calls for tighter rules on nitrous oxide sale after daughter’s harm
Nitrous oxide is known on the streets as nangs or laughing gas. It has been used as a…
Decriminalise, depoliticise, destigmatise: New report says drug laws are ‘colossal failure’ that exacerbate harm
Foundation executive director Sarah Helm called the law “a colossal failure”. “In the past 12-18 months alone, we…
Christchurch stand-off: One man arrested after tense late-night family harm situation
Police surrounded the apartment and urged the man to come out peacefully. He could be heard yelling back,…
Gambling participation and harm on the rise in Australia, new study reveals
New data on gambling in Australia reveals that around 3 million people are engaged in some form of…
Auckland football match attack: 23-year-old charged over broken jaw
Police said they arrested a 23-year-old yesterday who will appear at the North Shore District Court on Friday.…
Three inmates face grievous bodily harm charges over Auckland Prison attack
Soon after the attack Stephen Parr, the prison’s general manager, told the Herald three prisoners had been secured…
Senior mental health nurse Anthony Lockington loses job for misconduct, causing colleague harm
The colleague reportedly received unsatisfactory responses – with Lockington allegedly stating on one occasion that his behaviour was…