John Weekes

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Some airports say an accumulation of fee hikes will lead to passengers having to absorb significant extra costs. Photo / 123rfAirways New Zealand proposed a 7.7% annual price increase for airline customers over three years. Christchurch and Queenstown airports raised concerns about optimistic growth forecasts and air traffic controller shortages. The NZ Airports Association and airlines warned the cumulative effect of cost increases could be significant.

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Lawyer Anoushka Bloem set up her own law firm and has covered some of the country's toughest cases. Photo / Sylvie WhinrayFrom the Unruly Tourists to a gruesome prison murder trial, Anoushka Bloem has represented some of the least popular people in New Zealand. Courts can be depressing places. Apart from the graphic violence of some cases, it’s demoralising to see the same people or entire families stuck in cycles of crime. But Bloem says courts can also be the catalysts for change.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Anderson said people should never share personal or financial information with unverified employers. “Watch for red flags, such as upfront payment requests or communication via free email domains, which are often signs of fraud.”He said it was essential to verify employer legitimacy through official websites or platforms such as LinkedIn or Glassdoor. Scammers generated fake profiles with stolen credentials, fake job postings with auto-generated descriptions and AI-driven email campaigns, he said.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

CBP staff in America would be able to view the same checked baggage X-ray images captured at Sydney. The US customs personnel would review those images remotely before the Sydney flight lands. “This proactive approach enables CBP to assess potential security risks more effectively and expedites the processing of arriving flights,” the agency said.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Air New Zealand has provided full-year earnings guidance. Photo / Mark MitchellAir New Zealand expects a big cut to compensation it gets from engine manufacturers later this year. The airline has been grappling with global maintenance requirements on the Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce engines that power its Airbus neo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets. In an announcement to the NZX, Air New Zealand said engine maintenance timeframes provided by the manufacturers were still unpredictable.