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Two jailed for health & safety cover-up
New Zealand law

Two jailed for health & safety cover-up

WorkSafe says the deception meant Aimex’s earlier sentencing lacked full context after a near-identical exposure a week before was concealed.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Toddler’s death at pond spurs call to do better
Risk & Compliance

Toddler’s death at pond spurs call to do better

WorkSafe and Water Safety New Zealand warn pond owners to fence off hazards after a council's sentencing over three-year-old Lachlan Jones' death.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Coming winter a ‘toxic cocktail’ for worker safety
Management

Coming winter a ‘toxic cocktail’ for worker safety

Slippery surfaces, tighter deadlines and fatigue are set to raise injury risks as wet weather returns and firms chase quotas.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Welder’s close call with oil drum
Health and Safety

Welder’s close call with oil drum

A workshop worker was hospitalised after drum-cutting fumes ignited, highlighting the risk of explosion when hot work is done on containers.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Mar 2022
Worker injured after falling from ladder
Health and Safety

Worker injured after falling from ladder

WorkSafe says a quarry worker suffered a fractured rib and leg stitches after a 2.1m fall from a ladder, and will miss 14 days.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Safety app a crucial element in building site safety
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Safety app a crucial element in building site safety

Muddled records and missed hazards can leave firms facing fines, injuries and worse as regulators tighten scrutiny on worksites.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021
Worker hospitalised after ingesting fuel
Auckland Transport

Worker hospitalised after ingesting fuel

The incident prompted a safety warning on siphoning petrol, with WorkSafe saying swallowing fuel can cause fatal lung or stomach injuries.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Man shot in heart by nail after exclusion zone failure
Health and Safety

Man shot in heart by nail after exclusion zone failure

A South Auckland mattress maker has been fined NZD $250,000 after a nail ricocheted into a worker's heart, exposing lax safety controls.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
PPE – your last line of defence
Health and Safety

PPE – your last line of defence

Proper PPE can help employers avoid injuries, fines and compliance failures when workplace hazards cannot be eliminated.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Experience no substitute for risk management
Health and Safety

Experience no substitute for risk management

A flooring firm has been fined USD $60,000 after a worker died using solvent-based adhesive without proper risk checks or ventilation.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021

Global Stories

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Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory

A critical flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts allows attackers to persistently access and control Active Directory environments, warns Semperis.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Few firms embed ethics in daily operations, global study finds
Risk & Compliance

Few firms embed ethics in daily operations, global study finds

LRN's 2025 study reveals major gaps in corporate ethics programmes, highlighting weak middle management advocacy and inconsistent enforcement globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Cloud-native architectures breaking traditional approaches to application security
DevOps

Cloud-native architectures breaking traditional approaches to application security

Cloud-native architectures are disrupting traditional application security, with 89% of CISOs reporting blind spots, according to a new study by Dynatrace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production
DevOps

71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production

Research from Dynatrace found 71% of CISOs say they're not confident code is free of vulnerabilities before going into live production.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021

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AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Data Protection

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Pathzero achieves ISO certification to boost data security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Pathzero achieves ISO certification to boost data security

Pathzero has secured ISO 27001:2022 certification, bolstering its data security for carbon emissions management and enhancing client trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
Firewalls

Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

By Scott Mann • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024