WorkSafe investigates serious injury at Riverlock packhouse near Ōpōtiki
“The emergency services response was excellent … The staff member was transferred to Waikato Hospital, where she is…
Media Insider: NZ Screen Awards guest arrested, trespassed after becoming aggressive following incident with female hospitality workers
A witness reported the man – one of 770 guests at the glitzy event – was intoxicated. Awards…
Medicinal cannabis cooking class comes to Hastings at Fringe in the ‘Stings festival
Organisers of the Fringe in the ‘Stings festival decided to hold it as a follow-up to last year’s…
How to hold a safe staff Christmas party – Paul Jarvie
An employer’s obligation to provide a healthy and safe work environment, under the Health and Safety at Work…
Reserve Bank building in Wellington closes temporarily due to asbestos; bank’s operations unaffected as staff work from home
While Wellington staff are working from home, the central bank didn’t expect the disruption to impact its services.…
Police gifts register shows alcohol, cash and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s child’s bike donated to cops
“By me accepting this bicycle [it] would help him clear some space. I accepted the bicycle with my…
Staff member injured at Youth Justice residence in Auckland
Oranga Tamariki acting deputy chief executive youth justice services and residential care Neil Beales confirmed a staff member…
Media Insider: Wellington advertising agency loses six key staff, wins $15.5 million Electoral Commission election contract
Those who have been headhunted from VML Wellington are managing director Fleur Head, head of planning Anna Gunnell,…
Knife-wielding man arrested after allegedly threatening ANZ bank staff in Whangārei
Kajal Patel, a worker at Rust Avenue Superette across the road from the bank, said an ANZ bank…
Police investigate incident at ANZ Bank St branch in Whangārei
An ANZ spokeswoman said the bank was relieved no one was harmed during the incident. “The safety of…
Mental health crisis: $61.6 million for crisis response after damning reports
“We don’t want people in distress waiting long periods of time for a crisis assessment. With 40 extra…
ACC restriction on working from home prompts legal action by union
The decision was also made without PSA consultation, which is “clearly required” under the collective agreement. The PSA’s…