PremiumPremiumBusinessAre tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks soDebate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.13 Nov 04:46 AM
BusinessLender who charged customers up to 182.5% in interest fined $200kThe lender's high-cost loans breached the CCCFA.12 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton storeThe store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.09 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: Who will pay what to insure your savingsNicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.08 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probePush for Government inquiry meets roadblock04 Nov 09:22 PM
BusinessCommerce Commission taking legal action over GIB customer rebatesNew Zealand's only wallboard manufacturer is estimated to have a giant 94% market share.31 Oct 08:48 PM
Business‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ pricesThe watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.30 Oct 10:03 PM
BusinessBillion-dollar company founder resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal historyVictims of Chris Ashenden’s property deals never received full court-ordered reparations.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDick Smith warned over alleged misleading subscription chargesConsumers were charged up to $149 for a subscription they didn't agree to sign up for.28 Oct 11:26 PM
BusinessCommerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco taxStarlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.23 Oct 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politiciansAntonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.23 Oct 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to keep a close eye on bank ratesOPINION: Interest rates are falling for borrowers and savers.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhy the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High CourtANALYSIS: An odds-on chance Foodstuffs takes the ComCom's merger refusal to court.01 Oct 02:42 AM
RetailFoodstuffs merger proposal rejectedSupermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.30 Sep 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew price control measures coming for the grocery sectorThe ComCom's promise of more grocery regulation and the road to price controls.25 Sep 09:50 PM
ConstructionGuilty plea in cartel case welcomed by Commerce CommissionHalf the defendants in alleged construction cartel plead guilty.19 Sep 05:06 AM
TravelFlight delayed or cancelled? Here's what you can demand from an airlineJetstar has been accused of misleading travellers about their rights. What can you demand?18 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandRich: The meaning of wealth in New ZealandCommerce commissioner Andrew Bayly laments 'extraordinary attitudes to wealth' in NZ. Video / RNZWatch17 Sep 10:42 PM
AirlinesJetstar facing charges for allegedly misleading customersThe airline allegedly made misleading statements about consumers' rights in aviation law.17 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandWaikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBDA new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.13 Sep 02:22 AM
EnergyContact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for ManawaContact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.10 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backsideOPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopolyOPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.06 Sep 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket playerOPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessFive things households should know about the first annual grocery reportShoppers are paying more for less and specials are confusing.04 Sep 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConsumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price painWhile the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.04 Sep 06:28 AM
BusinessSupermarket sector has no meaningful competition, Commerce Commission saysThe watchdog has released its first annual report on the state of the grocery sector.03 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank-switching among mortgage holders hits record highThe Commerce Commission believes banks could still make it cheaper for customers to leave.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHigher wage costs eat into Woolworths NZ resultThe New Zealand arm's earnings before interest and tax fell by 56.5%.28 Aug 03:00 AM
Banking and financeTSB fined $2.47m for charging ‘unreasonable’ feesThe Commerce Commission took legal action after TSB self-reported the issue.27 Aug 05:07 AM
BusinessDairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from IndiaDairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.25 Aug 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher will fight regulator over Gib rebatesRegulator accuses Winstone Wallboards unit of breaching Commerce Act.22 Aug 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank CEO open to foreign investment; says bank might need more capital soonThe bank might need more capital in a few years' time if it keeps growing quickly.22 Aug 05:00 PM