KiwiRail has been fined $290,000 and ordered to pay $42,000 in reparations after two workers were shocked by overhead lines.
Regions Business
14 May 2026
KiwiRail fined nearly $300,000 after two workers receive electric shocks
5:20 pm on 14 May 2026
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