John Weekes
Online Business Editor
John Weekes is the Online Business Editor for the New Zealand Herald.
John Weekes is an online business editor and a reporter. He has covered some of New Zealand and Queensland's most high-profile court cases and trials, as well as politics, breaking news and consumer affairs. He covered transport disasters at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and soon after reported on the Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble. John's work since has assisted abuse survivors, fraud victims and people suffering from rare illnesses. He rejoined the Herald in 2020, previously working at Stuff and News Corp, Australia.
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BA-Qatar airline alliance gets extension from NZ Government
Three airlines in new deal as big changes roll out for civil aviation rules.
Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice
The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.
Insurer IAG admits fair dealing breaches
Insurance giant says it's sorry for mistakes and will make repayments by June 30.
Auckland Airport charges: Global airline group IATA calls for ‘urgent change’
A blame game over prices isn't good enough for Kiwi flyers, a consumer group says.
Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.
Business travellers want more face-to-face action
Video calls not cutting it for companies wanting to build strong bonds, travel firm says.
Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found its forecast revenue was ‘excessive’
The watchdog releases its findings after an airport pricing probe.
Trump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ
Car industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.
Supermarket security extortion claims: Trio in court, one faces indecency charge
One has already indicated he will plead not guilty.
The PM’s next jet? Dassault makes a pitch for its Falcon 8X
Jet and helicopter companies jockey for spotlight as huge airshow starts Downunder.
Bleisure? Young workers in survey keen to blend business with leisure trips
It may sound nice, but how achievable is the 'bleisure' trend for most?
Qantas’ Auckland lounge to close for rebuild next month
Overhaul to make room for 100 extra seats as airline promises better dining options.
Insurance: Big companies ditch multi-policy discounts
Consumers urged to shop around.
Pilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rights
Industry responds to new appeal system.
Watch: How Auckland Airport’s runway rejig will work
Biggest runway change in decades as airport tackles two major projects.
Air NZ to deploy fog-casting tech in new trial
Air NZ is deploying a local innovator's technology across its entire network.
IRD says time running out for Small Business Cashflow loan repayments
About 10,000 loans are in default after the Covid-era scheme was launched.
Love rat on the big screen at Fraud Film Festival
Pig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.
Olivado owes more than $3 million, liquidators say
After oil company's troubles, demands made for 'unpaid debts'.
Overseas visitor arrivals edging up to pre-pandemic numbers
An earlier Chinese New Year tilted January travel numbers up.
Qantas eyes rivals with boost to top-tier loyalty programme
Competition heats up as airlines battle for loyalty card business.
‘A country we can no longer trust’: New Canadian PM blasts Trump
'Dark days brought on by a country we can longer trust,' next Canadian PM says.
The remarkable career of Greg Foran
'No easy feat': Greg Foran joined Air NZ just before some unprecedented challenges.
Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran resigns
Foran has said the time is right for him to step down.
Construction sector likely to pick up, but not immediately
The construction sector had a tough end to 2024, so when might things improve?
Airfares: Airways proposes 7.7% price increase, Air NZ concerned
Air traffic services costs likely to rise from July, impacting a wide range of customers.
Ellerslie takes on the Melbourne Cup with richest-ever local race day
NZ's richest-ever race day should have close races - and the industry faces rivals too.
The EV summer road trip is an exercise in joy and techno-tantrums
A cranky driver's quest to see if the EV can ever make for a great Kiwi road trip.
‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truths
It took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.
Kiwis drinking more strong beer, less wine
New stats show rise in popularity of drinks stronger than 5%.
Look inside Auckland’s new 4223sq m Mormon temple
'The best we can humanly achieve in construction and design': Inside the LDS Temple.
Tony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death
'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,
Kiwi man’s retreat into dark web and vile images revealed by FBI-led probe
The 29-year-old paid to access a marketplace where hackers sold stolen identities.
Scams inspire Valentine’s Day stinky florist pop-up shop
The average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.
Police confirm multiple complaints after Pak’nSave security guard accused of extortion attempt
Police are now looking into a 'series of incidents' after the alleged standover.
Dilworth Trust chair Aaron Snodgrass won’t seek re-election
Old boy says decision is a chance for change at school where abuse happened.
Catfishing and AI sex chatbot scams hit one-third of dating app users
Young men conditioned to online life are sitting ducks for scammers, PI says.
Police investigating alleged extortion attempt by security guard on Auckland supermarket shopper
Consumer group says alleged standover extremely distressing for shopper.
Average household costs up 3% across the year. Who was hit hardest?
Inflation slowed down but some groups shouldered more of the burden.
Lotto boss confronts online casinos and hairy alpacas
Lotto's chief executive has a side gig in gin and lavender.
Burger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partner
New Zealand recorded a rare trade surplus last month.
Seeka joins court action against oil company Olivado
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.
Avocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to court
Oil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.
NZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud
$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.
Cryptopia account holders receive ‘$400 million’ from liquidators
Liquidators urge Dogecoin, Bitcoin account holders to register for claims.
Dilworth Trust Board to apologise for decades of horrific child abuse at school
The board will acknowledge the impact of abuse on survivors.
Minimum wage rate to go up by 1.5% next year: Unions, EMA react
'Unfair and unequal' or suitable for a sluggish economy?
Science funding drought prompts concern for kids from teacher who quit her job
A teacher was so shocked at science shortfall, she quit her job and started a movement.
Port of Auckland, Tony Gibson guilty finding could mean school boards face more legal ‘exposure’
Landmark decision could expose school board members, others to legal risk.
Supermarkets face criminal charges over alleged inaccurate pricing, specials
The charges should be a wake-up call about pricing accuracy, the watchdog says.
Fogbusters: Aerospace start-up Pyper Vision and founder Emily Blythe's radical journey
A Christchurch-based start-up is developing a deep learning model to better predict fog.
Facebook Marketplace NZ Post scam rife, Kiwi cybersecurity expert reveals counter-attacks
Scammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.
ACC privacy breaches: Bosses grilled in scrutiny week at Parliament
Daily meetings and ability to unsend emails used in bid to stop breaches, ACC chief says.
SFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribes
Architect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.
Construction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a year
Construction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.
Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson found guilty after stevedore’s death
Family of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati might get some closure four years after his death.
DHL investigates potential text message ‘smishing’ scam
Parcel delivery texts citing 'Customs' issues could be bogus, now under investigation.
'Black Fraud Day?': Black Friday scams make for phishy business with QR cons, fake shops
Black Fraud Day? Desperate scammers may entice people desperate for deals.
Supermarket facial recognition: ‘Most recidivous minors’ already known
'Growing creep of surveillance' as lines between biometrics, CCTV, AI getting blurred.
Household living costs still punishingly high for many, economist says
Who's feeling the impact the most?
Auckland man sent another ACC client’s confidential details after horror flight plunge
ACC says it's 'deeply sorry' for sending messages intended for another client.
Westpac outage: Irate customer says CEO should apologise to public
Customers are dismayed over the malfunctioning of Westpac online banking.
Corruption charges, millions in kickbacks: Former IT contractor pleads guilty
Millions of dollars in ill-gotten gains admitted just ahead of trial.
Want free healthcare or petrol with your job? Kiwi overhauls employee benefits platform
A plan to help make employees healthier has grown more complex.
Westpac online glitch flares up again for some
Gremlins return, to the frustration of some perplexed bank customers.
Dilworth redress scheme excludes victim of drug-peddling paedophile ring
'The institution that harmed us put together this scheme.'
Abuse in care Royal Commission apology: Survivors ‘hypervigilant', advocate says
Some people hyping up hope of big payouts - but reality may be tougher.
Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms
A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.
Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support
Machinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.
NZ Film Commission slammed for 'six-figure junket' to Cannes
A reel-y big junket? Film Commission says it actually cut spending this year.
Perpetual Guardian says donations rise sharply despite sluggish economy
Generous and humble: Kiwis among the biggest donors in the world despite nasty economy.
Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx
Is build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?
Willis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer says
And a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.
Fall in youth workforce participation no need for alarm, economist says
The job outlook for young people and some regions was dismal over the year.
Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters
Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.
‘Dirty money’: SkyCity handed $4.16m fine for anti-money laundering breaches
Company says it will bolster anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing systems.
Banking Ombudsman warns scammers getting more sophisticated
Websites and letterheads of legitimate banks being copied.
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Fake ‘Christopher Luxon cancels your pension’ story sparks alarm among elderly
Funeral scams and increasingly fancy catfish fraudsters cause concern and frustration.
Businessman convicted on two corruption charges gets bail - to Australia
Businessman admits giving 'gifts' to curry favour.