SafetyNews New Zealand - Aotearoa's industrial safety news for decision-makers

New Zealand
Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
Featured • New Zealand Labour Party

Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

about 1 hour ago

A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.

RNZ
RNZ
Massey University

Hazmat suits, booby traps and piles of waste: Cleaning meth-contaminated properties

The new contamination threshold has eased stress for landlords and tenants, even as some jobs still cost several thousand dollars to clear.

about 1 hour ago · RNZ
New Zealand

Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March

Patients at Wellington Hospital's emergency department are facing longer waits as staff shortages and overcrowding have kept it in code red for months.

about 1 hour ago · RNZ
Resilience

Water security a step closer for Tararua township

Residents in Pahiatua are set for fewer boil-water scares as Tararua District Council starts a year-long $4 million network upgrade.

about 4 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Opinion

Mount businesses need strong summer after landslide hits trade

Trade remains below last year, but Mount businesses are seeing a lift in foot traffic and hope a strong summer will aid recovery after the landslide.

about 4 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council

Police gear up for Rugby League World Cup gatherings in Auckland

Police expect larger crowds and possible disorder across Auckland as Pacific teams' Rugby League World Cup games stir street celebrations.

about 5 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Business Continuity

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats

Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

about 10 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Investigation

How working at height rules evolved in NZ

New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.

about 1 month ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

Editor Interviews

Conversations with industrial leaders, founders and operators.

Expert Opinions

More opinions →

Latest News

More news →

Our Editorial Team

Every story is shaped by real people: journalists, editors and contributors.
More team members →
Sofiah Nichole Salivio

Sofiah Nichole Salivio

News Editor

Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

Tom Richmond

Tom Richmond

Reviewer

Originally from the Isle of Man, Tom has been contributing to our sites for a number of years. He loves sport, tech and cars. In his spare time, you’ll either find him on the golf course, playing football or test-driving a new car.

Anthony Caruana

Anthony Caruana

Interview Editor

Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.

Damian Seeto

Damian Seeto

Gaming Contributor

Damian has been contributing to our sites since 2009 and is always available whenever a video game needs to be reviewed. Aside from being a big gamer, he is also one of biggest professional wrestling fans. Damian likes Star Wars, comic book movies and Metallica.

Darren Price

Darren Price

Consumer & Gaming Writer

Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.

David Shilovsky

David Shilovsky

Interview Editor

David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.

Analyst Insights

Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
More insights →