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Steven Joyce: Supermarkets should front-foot a break-up before legislators arrive
OPINION: The big challenge is a third player having enough scale to compete effectively.
Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal
The Commerce Commission blocked a previous sale to Pioneer DJ.
Govt to consider break-up of supermarket duopoly, wants another big competitor in NZ
Finance Minister stresses the Government was not looking to run a supermarket chain.
Oops, we made a mistake – or did we? The rise of ‘mistake marketing’
'Accidental' free shipping, 'leaking' a discount code. How legit is mistake marketing?
‘Truly broken’: Don’t expect Willis to pull rabbit out of the hat as she woos third supermarket
Expert says the Government needs to be realistic about our “truly broken” market.
'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water
Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.
Nicola Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitor
Willis aims to incentivise local and international players to enter the market.
Will Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?
The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.
‘Amy’ says possible telco price deregulation would drive her ‘dumb phone’ parents to tears
A telco user group also warns the move could cause a return to paying per text message.
ComCom’s $1m spend fighting Foodstuffs’ merger effort
Legal costs will continue to rise as the case is being appealed in the High Court.
‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1b
The price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.
Ticket law reform urged as festivals leave fans $2.4m out of pocket
Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer cancellations show regulations fail to protect punters.
Opinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for Aucklanders
OPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.
Opinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within
OPINION: An international brand is not the hero – local, NZ-owned competition is.
Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
One ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'.
Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban
Deadline day in push to lower fees.
‘Surprised’ telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun as Goldsmith outlines reforms
Consumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.
Ernie Newman: Nicola Willis has the power to regulate supermarkets but will she?
OPINION: If not, consumers may need to rely on a class action.
‘Unacceptable’: HelloFresh charged over misleading conduct in NZ
The issue involved reactivating subscriptions without clear consent.
Steven Joyce: How the Reserve Bank can get back on track
The next governor should focus on traditional central banking roles.
What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund
The Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance
Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.
Inside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.
‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest margins
The Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.