John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court. He has previously covered consumer affairs, crime, politics and court.
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court. 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.
Two killed in pawn shop attack
Police were last night hunting those suspected of stabbing to death two pawn store workers in an armed robbery in South Auckland.
Compensation ordered over fall
A roofer is lucky to have been caught by a workmate after falling from the top of a two-storey house.
Palino mulls a second attempt
Last year's defeated Auckland mayoral candidate is not ruling out another tilt at the mayoral chains.
Top principal faces assault charge
A top principal will face court before starting a new job at a prestigious English school, after his ex-wife launched a private prosecution against him.
Renovations stalled by bones discovery set to resume
Work is due to resume on stalled restaurant renovations after the discovery of ancient bones last winter.
Refugee resettlement base to be refurbished
The country's refugee-processing centre is being overhauled - with the capacity to house a huge and sudden intake if necessary.
Specialised trailer theft alert
Thieves are targeting custom-made car transporters and are thought to be using the vehicles to hide stolen cars.
Barricades put up after fatal falls
Safety barriers have been installed in the Auckland University building where two people have fallen to their deaths.
Homeless boys need a place to nest
Roosters desperately need somewhere to roost around the fringes of New Zealand's largest city.