Misleading 'pressure tactics' have got to go, consumer watchdog says
Commerce Commission says it will be following online retailers thoroughly.
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Building product company faces criminal charges
Commerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.
Revealed: How telcos illegally billed customers
The three businesses made false representations in invoices during a six-year period.
Toy importer slapped with $45k fine for selling unsafe Peppa Pig-style toys
First Mart pleaded guilty to one charge under the Fair Trading Act.
Three Kiwi telcos charged over 'false' bills to departing customers
The ComCom has filed Fair Trading Act charges against Slingshot, Flip and Orcon
Infratil lifts full-year guidance as OIO approves Vodafone deal
Infratil partner Brookfield Asset Management has received approval for the Vodafone deal.
2 Cheap Cars fined $438k for 'blatantly untrue, devious' ads
Court takes issue with '84 per cent off' claim and "warranty waiver" promotion.
Property investor guru's company prosecuted
The video encouraged investors to target the 'seven Ds'.
Payday lender charging 500pc interest faces legal action
The Commerce Commission is taking action against Moola.
ABs fans warned about Cup tickets bought from scalpers
AB fans warned over World Cup tickets as scalpers set hefty mark-ups.
ComCom to eye profits by region in fuel sector probe
The commission says profitability and prices will be an important part of its work.
Toy importer fined $20,000 on safety charges
Rubber ducks and other toys in prosecution posed choking risk to young children.
Spark fined more than half a million dollars for misleading consumers
Telecommunications provider is paying the price for not delivering on its promises.
Solar panel firm subject of 12 ComCom complaints
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Com Com to appeal Viagogo injunction decision
The Commerce Commission has received nearly 950 complaints about Viagogo.
Finance company blocked from offering consumer loans after dispute
Finance company had its membership of dispute scheme cancelled after it didn't pay award.
Auckland Airport's $5b spend to change the way we travel
The company is building for passenger numbers forecast to double in the next 20 years.
Contact Energy charged over misleading promotion
A Commerce Commission investigation has led to charges against Contact Energy.
Toy companies fined $150,000 for selling unsafe baby toys
Mandatory safety standards for young children were not met.
Commerce Commission seeks to claw back $680,000 from finance company
The regulator has filed High Court proceedings against Linsa Finance.
Vector fined $3.5m for too many power cuts and more could follow
Vector has breached power cut limits for five years in a row and could face more fines.
Warning over Viagogo's 'misleading' Metallica Facebook ad
"Viagogo [are] appearing as though they're authorised seller for Metallica."
Viagogo refunds several turned-away concertgoers
Around 200 people were refused entry to Six60's Dunedin gig, Viagogo was blamed.
Vodafone faces FibreX charges, up to $16m in fines
Watchdog alleges telco is making misleading claims as a crackdown continues.
Airlines say clock ticking for Auckland Airport on pricing
Airport should reveal intentions on pricing before setting its dividend, says airlines
2CheapCars facing charges following Commerce Commission investigation
The Commerce Commission has been underway since November 2017.
Commerce minister warns Auckland Airport on prices
The airport says it is still reviewing a Commerce Commission ruling.
Pāpāmoa pipeline purchase: First Gas faces prosecution
Commerce Commission has begun proceedings in the High Court.
All Blacks fan 'lost thousands of dollars' on Viagogo
Another complaint as the Commerce Commission prepares for its courtroom showdown.
Date set for Viagogo showdown
The Commerce Commission has received nearly 600 complaints about Viagogo since mid-2016.
Lobbyists target government over electricity regulation
Some MPs are receptive to the idea of a much tougher regulator.
'No point in you calling': Noel Leeming fined $200k for misleading consumers
Noel Leeming staff led a direct and significant departure from the truth, says ComCom.
Ten ComCom complaints about solar power company
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