Worker critically injured in Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse accident

Monday 24 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 3:53pm

In this story NZME, WorkSafe New Zealand

A worker was critically injured during a machinery accident at the Riverlock Packhouse on Waioeka Road. Emergency services and a rescue helicopter attended the scene, and the patient was airlifted to Waikato. Worksafe is investigating the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Nov 2025, 1:45pm

   Person seriously injured in Ōpōtiki workplace incident (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 24 Nov 2025, 3:53pm

   Worker critically injured at kiwifruit packhouse near Ōpōtiki (opens in new tab)