Business2.5 million free-range eggs fakedAn egg producer who made hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 206,000 dozen falsely labelled eggs has been sentenced to home detention.05 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandParking giant on three probesParking giant Wilson is under investigation by the Commerce Commission for its signs, pricing and contract terms.18 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesServices sector kick start outlinedProductivity Commission extols more competition and adopting cloud computing.05 Jun 07:00 PM
BusinessCheaper internet must waitInternet companies will enjoy a reduction in some of their wholesale costs in December but aren't committed to passing on these savings directly to consumers then.25 May 05:00 PM
Small BusinessCalls for more support for start-upsA South Dunedin man is calling for more support for people trying to start their own businesses.24 May 11:56 PM
Airlines'Hardcore' freight cartel cops $3.1m fineA Swiss air freight company has been penalised $3.1 million by a NZ judge for being part of a "classic hard-core cartel" that used gardening codewords to try disguise itself.08 Apr 05:09 AM
Airlines'Hardcore' cartel faces $3.1m penaltyThe Commerce Commission and Swiss air freight company Kuehne + Nagel have agreed it should be penalised $3.1m for "hardcore cartel conduct" deliberately hidden using gardening codewords and ran for five years, the High03 Apr 10:10 PM
BusinessCarter Holt cops $1.85m fine for price fixingWood products group Carter Holt Harvey has been slammed with a $1.85m fine for price fixing after admitting its part in anti-competitive activity.26 Mar 01:30 AM
Construction$1.85m deal for Carter's timber cartelCarter Holt Harvey has agreed with the Commerce Commission that it should pay a $1.85m penalty for its part in a timber price fixing cartel with a division of Fletcher Building.18 Mar 10:40 PM
BusinessMixed scorecard for NZ mobile pricesPopular plans cheaper than OECD average: regulator.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShane Jones: I'm vindicatedLabour MP Shane Jones says he feels vindicated by the Commerce Commission's decision to formally investigate allegations he has made.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ suppliers 'blackmailed'Labour MP Shane Jones uses parliamentary privilege to slam extortion and "dingo culture" of Australian supermarket chains. But Countdown head rejects claims.12 Feb 03:37 AM
TelecommunicationsVodafone pays out $270k to customersVodafone has settled a case with the Commerce Commission and paid out almost $270,000 to 11,000 customers who signed up to a mobile broadband promotion.15 Jan 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot used rival's databaseSlingshot marketers used login codes to access a Telecom database to improperly switch over customers without their consent.12 Dec 08:37 PM
TelecommunicationsGovt report on Chorus out next weekA full report on how internet price cuts will affect Chorus' ability to complete its leg of the ultra-fast broadband scheme will be released next week.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessChorus pulls back on investmentChorus' reputation and NZ's as a place to invest has been "severely tarnished", the embattled infrastructure company's chairwoman has told shareholders.10 Dec 09:35 PM
BusinessGovt unveils monopoly laws reviewThe Govt is to review legislation around the Commerce Commission following its ruling to cut wholesale copper based internet prices, Finance Minister Bill English says.09 Dec 10:50 PM
SharesChorus shares continue plungeChorus shares have continued to tumble to a new low this morning - on the back of 35.5c fall last week.01 Dec 10:10 PM
TelecommunicationsSurf's up: Broadband to get cheaperNZ can look forward to cheaper broadband or higher data caps after National was yesterday left with no mates in Parliament to support its proposal to override price cuts.28 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDBusinessErnst & Young to deliver Govt report on ChorusCommunications Minister Amy Adams has hired Ernst & Young Australia to investigate Chorus's financial position after the Commerce Commission ordered price cuts to the network operator's copper lines.15 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessChorus trailing in ultra-fast raceChorus is trailing behind other ultra-fast broadband network builders in speed tests, says TrueNet.11 Nov 04:04 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt broadband dithering fuels Chorus slumpLiam Dann asks, "Has the Government lost its mojo? It is dealing with the broadband pricing issue the way my 5-year-old removes a Band-Aid - slowly and painfully."10 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus shares get hammeredChorus shares have kept tumbling this morning, falling 10 per cent in early trading.07 Nov 09:53 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus payout questionedTelecommunications company Chorus's $95 million payout to investors is being questioned after the company's warning about its financial viability.07 Nov 04:30 PM