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‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest margins
The Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.
Jenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?
OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
Look Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricing
Look Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.
Fletcher Building's half-year loss climbs to $134m
Intense competitive forces, slowing of demand influence result.
‘Let’s do a deal': Government invites new entrants to disrupt supermarket sector
Nicola Willis happy to give disruptors VIP treatment.
Why Lotto is selling Instant Kiwi tickets with no chance of winning the big prize
Consumers have said they had no idea about the change.
ComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeover
The regulator is worried about market concentration.
Bed, Bath & Beyond fined $230,000 for ‘record number of unsafe products’
The retailer sold over 27,000 products that didn’t comply with safety requirements.
Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.
How a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case
'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.
Credit card surcharges: Watchdog says fee cap will save shoppers millions
Visa and Mastercard push back.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for now
OPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.
Supermarkets face criminal charges over alleged inaccurate pricing, specials
The charges should be a wake-up call about pricing accuracy, the watchdog says.
Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition
Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’
Competition shake-up: 'Ambitious' reviews of Commerce Act, ComCom
Government to crack down on 'creeping acquisitions'.
Valocity to change valuation system after ComCom investigates complaints
Concern business was removing the ability of valuers to compete, consumers paying more.
ComCom calls out Contact, Nova for marketing ploy
The commission has called out Contact and Nova over their GST-exclusive pricing.
Kiwibank fined $1.5 million for breaching Fair Trading Act
The bank identified and self-reported the issues to the commission at the time.
Rogue Auckland taxi driver charges customer twice during 3km journey
The tourist was charged a 'card activation fee' of almost $200 before the 3km ride began.
Opinion: 'Turf protection' - why Foodstuffs' merger appeal must fail
OPINION: NZ shoppers paying some of the highest prices on the planet for food.
NZ consumers face 5% increase in power prices
From April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.
Banks blame red tape for behind the ball on innovation
Reserve Bank says leaving banks to their own devices hasn't worked.
Foodstuffs to appeal ComCom merger decision
The merger was denied last month by the Commerce Commission.
Ernie Newman: Why NZ's banks resist open banking - a call for change
OPINION: Calls for stricter deadlines to boost competition and benefit consumers.
Are tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks so
Debate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.
Lender who charged customers up to 182.5% in interest fined $200k
The lender's high-cost loans breached the CCCFA.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
Revealed: Who will pay what to insure your savings
Nicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.
Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
Commerce Commission taking legal action over GIB customer rebates
New Zealand's only wallboard manufacturer is estimated to have a giant 94% market share.
‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
The watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.
Billion-dollar company founder resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal history
Victims of Chris Ashenden’s property deals never received full court-ordered reparations.