Law stories
Fuji Xerox NZ and its parent company have begun civil action against the former senior executives of the Kiwi operations.
The dialogue included cyber threats, mitigation, the cyber policy landscape and future possible bilateral cooperation areas.
Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.
WorkSafe will replace old exemptions with tighter hazardous-substance duties, forcing some labs to keep inventories, train staff and plan for emergencies.
Chapman Tripp talks about the three major legal topics most vital to startups: founder agreements, intellectual property, and contracts.
Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.
Two employees suffered severe hand injuries after a bench saw incident, prompting fines and reparations for two related firms in North Shore court.
A trainee electrician suffered serious burns in Karori after unsafe maintenance near live electricity sparked a flashover, with two firms fined.
The Reserve Bank is letting the finance sector, regulators and other authorities steer their own course through cyber issues and security.
Workers may still be entitled to pay if snow closes a workplace, but staff who simply stay home could be told to use annual leave.
New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.
Two-thirds of New Zealand businesses may be missing contractor and workplace risks, with fines or imprisonment possible under new law.
Organisations risk becoming non-compliant with data breach laws - Here's how your organisation can navigate the regulations and tighten your security.
A drainage contractor was fined NZD $48,875 after poor hazard planning left a worker run over by an excavator and badly injured.
Workers face a 4 April deadline to complete asbestos training, as only accredited providers will have their courses recognised by WorkSafe.
The fatal collapse exposed gaps in risk controls after WorkSafe found the packaging firm relied on workers to manage dangerous machinery themselves.
Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.
A worker was left tetraplegic after a harvester injury, with a horticultural firm and its director fined and ordered to pay GBP £336,000 in reparations.
Real-time reporting is replacing paperwork on construction sites, giving managers a clearer view of hazards and boosting worker awareness.
