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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The Big Four banks' oligopoly saved from radical reformOPINION: 'Every day Kiwis are ripped off by the Big Banks.'21 Aug 02:51 AM
Banking and financeNicola Willis responds to report calling for stronger Kiwibank, open banking'Disruptive maverick' needed for the sake of consumers, watchdog says.19 Aug 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConsumer NZ says ComCom's supermarket recommendations don’t go far enoughThe consumer rights agency says too much onus is put on shoppers to take action.16 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandCommerce Commission supermarket pricing recommendations 'not going far enough'Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.Watch16 Aug 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Supermarket pricing errors costing Kiwis millions each year“Consumers should be able to trust that the price advertised is what they will pay."15 Aug 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNicola Willis open to making RBNZ ease bank capital rulesThe Finance Minister is also seeking advice on a de facto 'bank tax'.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower price spikes: Government calls for energy dataAssociate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.08 Aug 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOpinion: Time to tighten NZ competition law amid Foodstuffs merger debateEconomist's century-old theory criticised in debate over supermarket consolidation.08 Aug 05:00 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenantsFoodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.08 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The curious case of competition law and FoodstuffsOpinion: Imagine if every major company was neatly divided between our major islands.07 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeComCom to consult Australian regulators on impact of ANZ bond probeMonopoly Watch director Tex Edwards calls for ComCom to delay its final banking report.01 Aug 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopolyOPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovernment drops further hints it's open to selling KiwibankThe Kiwibank board has been asked to come up with ideas to grow the bank.25 Jul 12:00 AM
