John Weekes

Queensland

Reporter at New Zealand Herald

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Aaron Coupe, serial con artist: Victims wonder if the ‘Glib Huckster’ can ever change

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Heather McGuire (inset) is one of those who spoke out about Aaron Coupe's offending. Photo / John WeekesNothing was as it seemed when a man calling himself Aaron McGregor approached a Tuakau family. And nothing turned out the way it should have for those who entrusted their hopes and dreams to him. McGregor was in fact Aaron Coupe, a serial crook who since 2013 has engaged in property and insolvency offending.
Aaron Coupe, serial con artist who ‘financially disemboweled’ construction project victims, gets more jail time

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Aaron Coupe at Auckland District Court on Friday. Photo / John WeekesA con artist property developer once dubbed a “glib huckster” ruined multiple lives with deceit and shoddy workmanship, a court heard today. Aaron Peter Coupe appeared in the dock at Auckland District Court wearing a prison-issue grey jersey with two security guards flanking him. Victims addressed the court, and Coupe directly, outlining betrayals from a man who promoted himself as a property developer.
Air NZ’s dismay at engine troubles, Rolls-Royce responds after airline group blasts manufacturers

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

A Rolls-Royce facility in Singapore during the unveiling ceremony of a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 aero engine. Photo / Roslan Rahman, AFPSome jet engine problems hobbling Air New Zealand are getting fixed but the airline’s chief has voiced a lack of confidence in Rolls-Royce. CEO Greg Foran told the Herald he was happy with Pratt & Whitney’s progress on issues with engines for Airbus A320 and A321neo aircraft.
Singapore Airlines bringing world’s biggest passenger plane to Auckland route

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 double-decker passenger aircraft flying above London before landing at Heathrow Airport. Photo / AFPSingapore Airlines will bring the giant Airbus A380 to Auckland next summer. The A380 is the world’s biggest commercial passenger aircraft and the only full-length double-deck jetliner. The airline told the Herald it will operate the A380-800 on flights SQ285 operating from Singapore to Auckland.
Singapore Airlines bringing world’s biggest passenger plane to Auckland route

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | John Weekes

16 hours agoVietjet to hold one-day 6.6 Super Sale on 6th JuneVietjet will hold an exclusive 6.6 flash sale for one day only on Friday, 6th June.This one-day sale offers up to 66 percent in discounts on 66,666 …No more power banks on board flights#news #tips #travel1 day agoAirlines Implements Total Power Bank Usage Ban Amid Yet Another On Board FireNew safety protocol prohibits in-flight charging with power banks despite passengers still being allowed to carry them onboard. In a significant …
Don Brash v Matthew Hooton defamation case: High Court hears Brash wants ‘unreserved apology’

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Don Brash has sued Matthew Hooton (inset) for defamation. Photos / Michael Craig, Dean PurcellA defamation claim by Don Brash against Matthew Hooton could still go to trial. The lawyers for Brash, the former National Party and Act Party leader, today claimed Hooton, a political commentator, made seriously insulting comments about Brash on a podcast last year. And at the High Court in Auckland today, Brash’s counsel argued an apology Hooton previously offered was not good enough.
Air NZ announces Christchurch-Adelaide service after getting planes out of ‘the sin bin’

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says the leased engines come at a cost, but deliver more seats. Photo / Michael CraigNew aircraft and leased engines have helped Air New Zealand launch a new Christchurch to Adelaide service and boost domestic flights. The service to Adelaide announced today will start on October 27, with about 15,000 seats available until late March. It follows an announcement earlier today about more flights from Auckland to Dunedin, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Air New Zealand says it’ll add 36,000 domestic winter and spring flights

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Air New Zealand says the Airbus A321 will be used on some key flights, instead of its smaller predecessor. Photo / SuppliedAir New Zealand says it will add more seats to flights departing Auckland to three domestic destinations this winter. The airline said it would add 36,000 seats on flights to Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Some of these routes will use Airbus A321s from June 28 to October 25, instead of Airbus A320s.
Airline group IATA slams ‘unacceptable’ engine problems affecting the likes of Air New Zealand

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | John Weekes

Pieter Elbers, IndiGo Airlines CEO, and IATA's director general Willie Walsh at the annual general meeting in New Delhi this week. Photo / Money Sharma, AFPA global airline group has slammed manufacturers for engine problems and people “profiteering” from sustainable aviation fuel. Airlines, including Air New Zealand, have faced groundings and delays due to engine failures and supply chain problems, which could last years.
Air NZ plane smashed into runway edge lights, pilots say lessons have been learned

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

An Air NZ Boeing 777 veered off the runway at Auckland Airport. Photo / Wikipedia CommonsThe pilots’ union says freak weather during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods contributed to a jetliner smashing into runway edge lights. The Air New Zealand plane was on a flight from Melbourne to Auckland and encountered heavy rain and volatile wind conditions. The Boeing 777 began to drift away from the centre line as it approached the runway in January 2023.

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