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Airport earnings get OK from regulator
An airline group remains worried about charges at Auckland Airport even though the Commerce Commission has found it is not making excessive profits
Water boss denies tactics
The director of a water filter company was unaware salesmen told customers tap water could cause leukaemia, cancer, miscarriages and birth defects, his lawyer says.
Director in court over deadly water claim
The director of a water filter company which allegedly used fear tactics to sign up new customers is back before the Auckland District Court today.
Airlines' price fixing penalty $42m
The Commerce Commission says the penalties imposed on Air New Zealand and other airlines in the air cargo cartel case should be a deterrent to breaking price-fixing rules.
Floor company warned over price fixing
A flooring company which sent texts to a competitor trying to fix prices for sanding and polishing services has been handed a formal warning by the Commerce Commission.
Flight attendant's bullying claim fails
An flight attendant claiming she suffered sexual comments from a drunk passenger and bullying by managers has failed in a personal grievance claim against Air NZ.
Auckland Airport not profiteering - regulator
Auckland International Airport isn't profiteering and is a expecting reasonable return over the coming four years, according to the antitrust regulator.
Damien Grant: Law plays spoilsport to two consenting adults
Consumers know that "free" is not really interest free, says Damien Grant.
Caught in the organic trap
Health-conscious shoppers are being duped into buying products labelled "organic" without knowing what it means or if the product is what the label says it is, experts warn.
Internet price announcement due tomorrow
The Commerce Commission expects to make an announcement tomorrow about its review of what Chorus charges internet retailers.
Damien Grant: Delinquent payers just want a free pass
Fans of John Grisham will be familiar with get-rich-quick lawyers filing billion-dollar lawsuits against wealthy villains.
Targeting the banks
This week's move by a group of lawyers to take legal action against the NZ banks over default fees is not the first time banks have come under pressure.
Diana Clement: Over-the-odds charges a shock to the wallet
When it comes to "unreasonable charges", there are those that feel unreasonable and there are those that technically break the rules.
Credit Sails report holds 'factual errors' - Forsyth Barr
The Commerce Commission has released a full report from its investigation into the sale and promotion of Credit Sails notes.
Spot the unfair fares
Taxi companies are imposing some of the country's highest credit card surcharges.