BDBDBusinessTwo rural companies settle price-fixing claimPGG Wrightson and Rural Livestock have agreed to pay $3.2 million in penalties and costs.21 Dec 11:52 PM
BusinessSellers may need refund: LabourThousands of house sellers should be refunded money paid to advertise properties if a Commerce Commission case succeeds, Labour says.17 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Govt move on fibre has left us the poorerStrange and costly things can happen to an economy when a government decides its wisdom is better than the signals of a market.17 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessReal estate firms accused of price-fixingNew Zealand's top consumer advocate says house buyers and sellers could have suffered from the alleged real estate agency price-fixing.16 Dec 10:51 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenCopper broadband price hike comingTis the season to be jolly, if you're Chorus at least, because the Commerce Commission just gave the company a huge Christmas present.15 Dec 12:30 AM
TelecommunicationsCost of broadband to go upSpark warns customers to expect a rise in their internet and landline bills as cost of copper increased.14 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Telcos scoring point or own goals?Juha Saarinen talks New Zealand telcos and the final decision on how much will they will pay towards the Telecommunications Development Levy.10 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDBusinessComCom approves Cavalier Wool's wool acquisitionThe Commerce Commission approved a plan for Cavalier Wool Holdings to acquire New Zealand Wool Services International's wool scouring business and assets.12 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessLadder company fined for misleading buyersA company has been fined in the Auckland District Court for charges relating to wrongly claiming that its ladders had a certified load rating of 180kg.27 Oct 01:00 AM
Banking and financeHoldout farmers refuse bank payout dealA handful of farmers are refusing to settle or take a payout from the big banks that sold them controversial 'interest rate swaps'.07 Oct 06:15 PM
BusinessCompanies falling short - reportSpark has been identified as New Zealand's most complained about company in a report released by the Commerce Commission.24 Sep 01:11 AM
Business'Totally legit' says new telcoA management pair from a telecommunications company accused of shady sales tactics have launched a new business and say the company is sticking to the books.08 Sep 02:30 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's South Island share slipsFonterra's market share in the South Island has slipped beneath the 80 per cent threshold specified in its enabling legislation, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says.17 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus rejects UFB claimIs Windows 10 causing UFB congestion? Chorus is rejecting a claim from telco company Digital Island.12 Aug 09:40 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsRevealed: Where broadband is best in NZInteractive map shows the best spots to access ultra-fast broadband.23 Jul 03:55 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsGovt wants to limit UFB involvement: EnglishFinance Minister Bill English says the government doesn't want to spend any more money on UFB for fear it might "stuff it".23 Jul 02:44 AM
AirlinesConsumer NZ ramps up Jetstar lobbyAustralian consumer advocacy group Choice is on board to campaign against Jetstar’s “opt-out” booking service.13 Jul 12:39 AM
BDBDEnergyZ's Chevron acquisition could be cleared by DecemberThe Commerce Commission has indicated a timeframe on when it expects to make a decision the acquisition.10 Jul 01:56 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsPrice hikes unlikely after broadband decisionBroadband users are unlikely to see any immediate changes to their monthly bills after the announcement of a new wholesale pricing decision.01 Jul 10:45 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus pricing left unchanged, no backdatingThe Commerce Commission has released a decision on broadband internet pricing - largely leaving planned wholesale price hikes unchanged.01 Jul 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsDay of reckoning over ChorusThe price of broadband and Chorus shares could be on the move today as the Commerce Commission releases an updated draft decision on wholesale line charges.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeASB does deal with FMA over sales practicesThe way ASB sells its term funds and interest rate swaps will be independently reviewed after the bank reached a settlement with the Financial Markets Authority.22 Jun 12:10 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: IPO puts spotlight on Aussie dairy sectorTrust set-up raises issue of whether farmer shareholder and external investor interests in Fonterra are fully aligned.29 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ singled out over rate swapsANZ has been singled out by the Commerce Commission for its misleading behaviour over interest rate swaps.28 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessANZ's rate swap breachANZ breached the Fair Trading Act for misleadingly representing interest rate swaps to some customers.27 May 10:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesCHC Airport still targets excessive returns: ComComChristchurch International Airport is still targeting excessive returns, the Commerce Commission says.21 May 10:43 PM
AirlinesJetstar: Not alone in 'opt-out' pricingJetstar say they are not alone in using an “opt-out” pricing regime on their booking website after the company came under fire from Consumer New Zealand.20 May 06:10 AM
AirlinesLobbying Jetstar over pricingConsumer NZ has launched a campaign calling for the public to lobby Jetstar over its opt out pricing regime.20 May 02:24 AM
LifestyleSunbeds fail safety checksUndercover surveillance of tanning salons has found nearly half failed to implement key safety checks, a new study shows.07 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessANZ most aggressive rural rate swaps: ComComANZ Bank New Zealand, the country's biggest lender, was the most aggressive in pitching interest rate swaps to farmers, the Commerce Commission says.07 May 02:49 AM
AirlinesJetstar in 'opt out' pricing probeJetstar is under investigation by the Commerce Commission over its use of "opt-out pricing" on the airline's website.20 Apr 11:20 PM
