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Kiwi broadband performance: Behind the figures
When the industry is heading along the right path, it is perhaps ironic that the largest step is the most uncertain, writes Mike Cranna.
Broadband speeds lag outside Auckland, says new report
Broadband speeds are improving but are lagging outside Auckland because ISPs are installing most of their equipment in that city.
Vodafone offer pushes Commission to regulate
A Vodafone marketing deal has pushed the Commerce Commission to recommend the Govt regulate mobile phone 'termination rates'.
Kiwibank, HSBC warned about mortgage fees
The Commerce Commission has warned Kiwibank and HSBC about the formulas the two banks used to use to work out mortgage break fees.
Cheaper flights tipped as Air NZ unveils Virgin Blue alliance
A proposed Tasman alliance between rivals Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue has both companies promising lower fares.
Supreme Court allows appeal in cartel case
The Supreme Court of New Zealand has knocked back a Commerce Commission action against an Australian businessman.
Welfare review to consider unemployment insurance
The govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.
One plus one - does it add up to higher prices?
In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.
Bill aims to see investors benefit from regulator action
Labour MP Lianne Dalziel has drafted a bill to ensure investors benefit from action taken by regulators against investment companies.