Why One NZ has just copped a record fine
Penalty comes after both sides appealed original penalty. Telco responds.
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OPINION: What can be done, legally, to prevent supermarkets ripping us off?
Alternative plan for water reform ready for October election
Water cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.
Former Serato exec questions Kiwi firm’s pending US$70m sale
Commerce Commission making inquiries as anticipated OIO approval date missed.
Bank profits: NZ banking more profitable than in other countries - ComCom
Preliminary findings “raise questions for us”, says commission chairman.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?
OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.
Complaint laid over ‘dodgy’ supermarket pricing
The supermarket duopoly could be in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
Bunnings blocked from opening: Mitre 10-linked company hammered with $500k penalty
Watchdog hopes penalty will deter others after operator tried thwarting rival.
Mary Holm: Have you been caught out by the KiwiSaver cut-off date?
OPINION: Some businesses don't charge for contactless payment, but others do.
'World-first' satellite-to-normal-phone call completed
Lynk is competing with Elon Musk's Starlink in the cell tower in the sky stakes.
Countdown rebranding to Woolworths: What happens to your Onecard?
With a $400 million rebranding and refurbishment, Countdown teases change to Onecards too.
One NZ drops '100% mobile coverage’ for new tagline
A cease and desist letter was sent to the local mobile heavyweight.
Major South Korean bank to refund Kiwi borrowers $11m
The bank was found to have breached its obligations under the CCCFA.
Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.
Watchdog appeals NZME fine
The appeal was about “protecting consumers from potentially dangerous, harmful products”.
Commerce Commission inquiry into bank profits slated to launch tomorrow
It follows calls from the National and Green parties and the Reserve Bank for an inquiry.
Market close: Auckland airport trims dividend policy, shares slump
But despite falls from some heavyweight stocks, the index closed high.
ComCom warns HSBC over home loan and overdraft contracts
The bank self-reported the breaches.
Retirement village ripoff: $100 charge to replace $5.80 washer for toilet
'Always happy to investigate any issue of alleged unfairness or inappropriate charging.'
HelloFresh faces Commerce Commission investigation
Watchdog investigates after more than 100 HelloFresh queries in past year.
'They need a bullet': MP forced to apologise after rogue comment
David Bennett has come under fire for making the comment after Labour complained.
Swallowed magnets: NZME fined
GrabOne sold a toy with prohibited parts, which a child later swallowed.
Mercury Energy fined $279K for misleading customers
The company told customers they were liable for a fee when they weren't.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Big retirement village company's net profit tumbles
Giant of the sector reports in the face of falling house prices, Government scrutiny.
Editorial: Shortfall in building supplies response
Opinion: Our editorial says the Commerce Commission misread the room.
Commerce Commission house building material probe: Government responds
Fletcher Building’s 94 per cent share of NZ's wallboard market is often cited on topic.
Are retirement village stocks safe? Analyst on ComCom probe
'Level of concern amongst residents and advocates about some of the sector’s practices.'
Commerce Commission launches retirement village probe
Investigation into potential Fair Trading Act breaches - commission.
Vector stung with near $1.2m penalty for excessive power outages
The electricity lines company breached its own quality standards.
ComCom takes Bachcare to court over cancellation policy
Civil action seeking High Court declaration some terms for booking properties were unfair.
Sky TV's path not travelled as it rolls out new hardware
Why Sky NZ decided not to go down the radical road taken by Sky UK.
Supermarket suppliers not being influenced - Food & Grocery Council
Delivery-based supermarket Supie said suppliers are pressuring them to keep prices up.