New ZealandFuel-price probe: ComCom faces 'considerable pressure'The Commence Minister said the market regulator is "no stranger to pressure"29 Nov 01:42 AM
BusinessAuckland woman seethes over ticket site ViagogoBuyer asks why Google runs ads from the scalping site which is facing High Court action.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceFormer 1980s high-flyer appeals $720k 'loan shark' fineFinance firms used 'cynical' repossession tactics which stripped homes almost bare.27 Nov 05:49 AM
BusinessComCom consults as consumers face forced upgrade to UFB fibre after 2019111 emergency calling issue will have to be sorted.26 Nov 02:56 AM
BusinessKiwis more worried about petrol prices than povertyPetrol prices are now more concerning to Kiwis than poverty and healthcare.21 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessSteel & Tube, ComCom appeal record mesh fineThe watchdog said the judge erred in not taking the size of the business into account.19 Nov 08:38 PM
EnergyPower outages will get worse, Vector head saysLines charges could more than double Vector boss says as he delivers a bleak prediction.13 Nov 04:50 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark guilty of over-billing, faces $1.2m in finesSpark today pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act.06 Nov 12:25 AM
AirlinesDogfight: Auckland Airport vs the airlines over pricingKey questions answered in the skirmish between airlines and Auckland Airport.01 Nov 03:30 AM
BusinessWorld admits law breach over misleading 'made in NZ' labelsThe clothing maker has accepted that some products were likely to mislead consumers.25 Oct 09:49 PM
TelecommunicationsTwo new players hit by $50m telco tax, another escapesVoyager and MyRepublic have passed an expensive threshold.25 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandLaw allowing probe of petrol prices passesBill passes third reading, empowering Commerce Commission to investigate fuel companies.24 Oct 07:44 AM
BDBDBusinessSteel & Tube fined $1.9m over mesh claimsSteel & Tube slapped with biggest ever fine under Fair Trading Act.24 Oct 01:37 AM
CompaniesNZME and Stuff won't challenge media merger decisionNZME and Stuff won't take their bid to merge to the Supreme Court.23 Oct 11:03 PM
Freight and logisticsRider in a storm: Aucklander fumes at Lime scooter fineJustice meted out by an automated system that apparently has the wrong end of the stick.23 Oct 05:40 AM
BDBDCompaniesShareholders Association voting against PGG Wrightson's $434m dealThe transaction will need Commerce Commission and Overseas Investment Office approvals.23 Oct 01:42 AM
RetailWatchdog's crackdown on online traders, lending companiesCommerce Commission has brought 62 prosecutions for Fair Trading Act breaches in 6 years.21 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionKnives out for Steel & Tube chair over Fletcher rejectionSteel & Tube's chairwoman is due to face an investor grilling at its AGM.17 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandArdern calls on National to support fuel investigation billPM says Nats should support bill if it is worried about 39c rise.15 Oct 06:49 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Get used to high petrol pricesCOMMENT: Govt's attack on petrol retailers distracts from its own role in rising prices.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens take aim at NZ's supermarket 'duopoly'Greens want the Commence Commission to look into supermarkets after petrol companies.11 Oct 02:36 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: I pay $200 to fuel up - but you can't argue it's a rortCOMMENT: There is more to the rising prices than profiteering by oil companies.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into nextPM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.10 Oct 04:04 AM
EnergyToo many power outages: Vector to be prosecutedVector has cut a deal with regulators after breaching network quality standards09 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandPM v BP, Z: 'Fleeced' motorists fume as Ardern doubles down on oil firmsSteve Meharry says he's lucky he can take public transport to and from work.08 Oct 07:19 PM
CompaniesCourt of Appeal rejects NZME and Stuff merger challengeThe media companies were challenging a judge's refusal to give the merger the green light.24 Sep 08:30 PM
Interest ratesMobile trader boss shares concerns about industryMobile trader boss shares concerns but says his company is above board.19 Sep 08:00 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone investigated over 'unlimited' mobile planVodafone, Spark and 2degrees' "unlimited" mobile plans come with plenty of limits.19 Sep 02:09 AM
BusinessKids' clothing company pleads guilty over incorrect fire labelsThe firm will be sentenced in the Papakura District Court in November.09 Sep 10:29 PM
Media and marketingMercury rising: WeatherWatch and MetService set for ComCom stoushWeatherWatch claims government-owned Metservice is not operating fairly.05 Sep 09:06 PM
RetailNoel Leeming guilty of misleading consumersThe retailer admits it mislead people over customer rights for faulty products.24 Aug 03:45 AM
RetailComCom warns phone store over price discountsOnline phone store Buy Mobile has been warned by the Commerce Commission.22 Aug 01:27 AM
BusinessSir Colin Meads acted as 'guinea pig' for deer products, court hearsSir Colin Meads name raised by defendant in deer velvet case.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew data: Are South Islanders helping pay Auckland's fuel tax?Industry insiders say the regions might bear the brunt of Auckland's fuel tax.19 Aug 05:00 PM
