OpinionWhy is new Govt reviewing power prices?Electricity prices suggest the transmission network is in need of review.08 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessReal estate agencies cleared of price fixingTwo of the 13 real estate agencies accused of price fixing have been cleared.07 Nov 01:05 AM
RetailJailed mobile trader loses appealA mobile trader who deceived hundreds of people has had his jail sentence appeal dismissed01 Nov 11:56 PM
RetailSolar panel retailer warned over financial claimsRetailer claimed solar power system could generate returns of up to 30 per cent.01 Nov 08:38 PM
AirlinesComCom to review charges at airportsThe commission today released a process and issues paper for the review.19 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandChip shortage linked to media merger appealDay two of the appeal to allow NZME and Fairfax to merge has started.16 Oct 09:37 PM
BusinessNZME Fairfax merger heads to High CourtNews media are facing a period of 'intense and rapid change and disruption' a lawyer says.15 Oct 09:02 PM
RetailComCom receives complaint about 2 Cheap Cars2 Cheap Cars have pulled Facebook page offering supermarket vouchers for 5-star reviews.09 Oct 03:58 AM
ConstructionBoss fined $151k for misrepresenting claddingA former owner of a concrete company has been fined $151k for misrepresenting cladding.04 Oct 11:17 PM
TelecommunicationsDoes 'unlimited' really mean unlimited?Watchdog says firms offering such deals need to be clear on fine print.22 Sep 08:31 PM
EnergyFujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claimsFujitsu has been fined $310,000 for making unsubstantiated claims about its heat pumps.20 Sep 04:46 AM
TelecommunicationsTruckie: 'Unlimited' phone plan untrueMike Oliver pays to talk for as long as he likes. Turns out, he can't.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceRise in complaints about high interest lendersComplaints about irresponsible lending have risen in the last year.12 Sep 10:54 PM
CompaniesVodafone eyeing NZX listing: reportPossible IPO comes during a lacklustre year for listings on our local stock exchange.07 Sep 09:28 PM
BDBDBusinessVero's Tower takeover appeal to be heardThe Commerce Commission says the appeal will be heard in January next year.04 Sep 08:39 PM
BDBDBusinessComCom to tighten rules on electricity, gasThe Commerce Commission looking at tightening rules for electricity and gas companies.29 Aug 11:11 PM
BusinessACCC takes action against ticket reseller ViagogoThe Australian watchdog announces prosecution, investigation ongoing in New Zealand.28 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandMobile truck shop fined $126,000Another mobile truck shop operator has been fined after Commerce Commission crackdown17 Aug 11:27 PM
BusinessPain drugs may breach Fair Trading ActSome Voltaren, Panadol and Maxiclear products may breach the Fair Trading Act.16 Aug 12:54 AM
BusinessWatery chicken leads to Com Com complaintThe amount of liquid in Countdown chicken has sparked a Commerce Commission complaint.14 Aug 07:56 PM
BusinessHamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixingHamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing08 Aug 10:41 PM
BusinessHamilton Ray White branch fined $1m for price fixingHamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing.08 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandAirport duty-free buys under scrutinyLess than a third of items tested were cheaper duty-free.07 Aug 05:29 AM
OpinionLiam DannKnock-backs raise fears of harder lineCOMMENT: Is the Commerce Commission taking a tougher line on mergers?26 Jul 02:57 AM
BusinessTower considers capital raising after merger rejectionThe Commerce Commission has declined a proposed merger between Tower and Vero.26 Jul 01:33 AM
TelecommunicationsKiwis favour cellphones over landlinesLast year was the first time we'd talked more on our cellphones than landlines.24 Jul 04:02 AM
BusinessShop sold thousands of unsafe kids' toys123 Mart was selling toys with small parts that could cause children to choke.17 Jul 09:51 PM
EnergyWhy Vector is not paying back what it overcharged youVector is refusing to pay back $13.9 million to Aucklanders after overcharging them.15 Jul 08:26 PM
RetailWarning: Don't buy into 'gifting circles'Women are asked to pay $7000 in return for empowerment, wisdom and sisterhood.14 Jul 09:22 PM
BusinessTwo truck shops fined $250kTwo mobile traders have been ordered to pay over $250,000 for breaching trading laws.12 Jul 04:25 AM
InvestmentCalls for real estate industry inquiryLabour has called for a Parliamentary-level inquiry into the real estate industry.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyVector overcharged Aucklanders $13.9mVector is to repay $13.9m to Aucklanders who paid too much for their electricity.07 Jul 10:00 PM
RetailToothpick crossbows illegal in NZ - ComComToothpick crossbows are illegal in New Zealand the Commerce Commission said.03 Jul 03:21 AM
BDBDRetailGovt approves watchdog 'market studies'The Commerce Commission will get power to conduct proactive industry 'market studies'.26 Jun 10:34 PM
