'Catastrophic': Builders warn more firms will fold if material price hikes continue
The cost of building a new house is 30 per cent higher than a year ago.
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Finance company to pay $1.36m back to borrowers it overcharged
Real Finance has admitted to charging unreasonable fees.
Revealed: What a supermarket lease imposes on a landlord
$40b grocery sector tells select committee supermarket leases need reining in.
David Clark's efforts to woo Aldi appear less than ardent
David Clark's call to Aldi, and the supermarket's standoffish response.
Front-foot: Boss of merged 2degrees reveals plans as deal closes
The shape of the combined operation, and where its CEO sees room for improvement.
Govt fails to see $2b supermarket option, says expert
An independent wholesale grocery warehouse to serve the NI could cost just $100m.
Opinion: The way we shop is part of the supermarket problem too
OPINION: We are part of the problem. Therefore, we have to be part of the solution.
Roger Partridge: Time's up for Commerce Commission
NZ Initiative claims 'alarming' decline at the Commerce Commission
Budget 2022: Move to stop supermarkets blocking rival stores hailed
The new law could help parties challenge the Countdown/Foodstuffs duopoly.
Budget: The cost of living and what's in it for you
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.
Orcon Group-2degrees merger clears final hurdle with OIO approval
The two companies will combine operations by June 1 and be known as 2degrees.
Costco reveals petrol pricing, service station opens
US giant also plans presence in Wellington, Christchurch.
Liam Dann: Five things the Govt could do to ease inflation pain
OPINION: Most of these responses come with a sting in the tail.
Ernie Newman: Why the Government can't retreat on supermarket competition
Our regulator needs to act more like its Australian counterpart.
Editorial: Collective bargaining improves playing field
OPINION: Our editorial on news companies collectively bargaining with social media giants.
Woolworths NZ selling Chch site consented for $300m mixed-use hub
Homes, apartments, offices, medical centre, childcare, gym, cinema among hub's elements.
What will Ampol bring to Z Energy?
Ownership of Z Energy looks set to pass to Australia's biggest fuels group, Ampol.
The $2b stock poised to exit the NZX
Z set for exit, Pushpay 'oversold', Air NZ's capital raise and Rivian's regrets.
Orcon-2degrees $1.7b deal approved: Could a merger with Sky TV be next?
Is it likely the merged business will try for a hookup with Sky TV?
Paul Brislen: Nothing to fear from copper switch off
For 100 years, New Zealand has relied on a network of copper lines - but that's changing.
Editorial: Supermarket study fails to produce the goods
OPINION: Our editorial says supermarket inquiry may help a little in the long term.
Young family charged $10,000 interest on a $29,000 car loan
Community groups highlights the cases to lobby against diluted lending laws.
Hamish Rutherford: Final supermarket report a major backdown from ComCom
Final report is a far cry from the sweeping measures mooted last year.
Land banking by supermarkets should be banned: ComCom
Warehouse Group, Food and Grocery Council, Consumer NZ cite duopoly strangling land.
Supermarket profits of around $1m a day; Govt announces steps to lower prices
The Commerce Commission found competition was "not working well".
ComCom's final supermarket report - competition 'muted'; what's needed for lower prices
Competition watchdog releases final report into major sector.
'Us? You've got to be kidding!' - Building giants challenge ComCom price probe
Heavyweights tell price probe their materials are a smaller part of the overall cost.
Supermarket wars: New player alongside giants; another changes hands
Huckleberry downsizes operation, new player talks covenants making setting up difficult.
Probe finds some NZ olive oils not 100% local
Olive oil with 'New Zealand' on the bottle may not always be what it is claimed to be.
Alarm at lending rules review as families face crippling debt
Lending rules which have caught out first home buyers are badly needed, they say.
ComCom outlines issues for media collective bargaining bid
The commission is targeting June 9 to make a decision on the application.
Freight companies accused of acting as a cartel; court action launched
As of April 8 this year, cartel conduct is punishable with up to seven years in prison.