New ZealandWhere to fill up your car in the Waikato for 50c cheaperAccording to Gaspy, 91 could cost as much as $3.15 a litre in some stations.24 Mar 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNicola Willis open to finding more capital for KiwibankReserve Bank isn't planning to change bank capital rules further to ComCom suggestions.21 Mar 04:21 AM
Banking and finance'Two-tier oligopoly': ComCom delivers verdict on bank competitionCompetition watchdog recommends widespread regulatory reform.20 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere new supermarkets have opened and might rise soonWhere are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.06 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claimsCompanies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.29 Feb 02:00 AM
CommoditiesThe Lines Company told to clean its act upCompany told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.28 Feb 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant BradleyAirlines v Auckland Airport: Why it's different this time. Is it mission accomplished for Foran?Regulatory risk rises for airport, Foran's to do list, changes at Virgin Australia.23 Feb 12:19 AM
New Zealand'It's sick, it's vicious': Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions"They profit off our trauma. They traumatise us and then they get to make money off us."09 Feb 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMurder on the dancefloor? Watchdog could kill $113m DJ software dealThe Commerce Commission has issued an unusually pointed update.08 Feb 01:36 AM
RetailGrocery Commissioner launches new ‘whistleblower’ toolDevice hopes to remove 'risk of retaliation' for supermarket suppliers.07 Feb 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNational U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutionsMinister proposes consolidating licensing requirements.30 Jan 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWoolworths slashes 70 per cent from its NZ supermarkets’ valueThe writedown follows claims New Zealand supermarkets are uncompetitive.29 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandPiped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’A recent report shows how gas prices will rise significantly in the next decade.23 Jan 09:13 PM
BDBDRetailCommerce Commission to investigate supermarket duopoly: Woolworths, FoodstuffsThe probe comes after Consumer NZ lodged a complaint with the commission in August.22 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandLegal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loansThe ComCom alleges both companies didn't properly assess their customers' financial means.18 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandNew lobby group vows to hold Government’s ‘feet to fire’ on grocery shake-upSue Chetwin is fronting a new group that plans to lobby 'furiously' for lower prices.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyersThe annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.28 Dec 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conductThe defendants will appear in court on January 25.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsPicking the right phone or broadband plan: Watchdog puts heat on telcos with five new measuresTelcos have not been following the watchdog's other recommendations.13 Dec 09:51 PM
AirlinesVector urges Commerce Commission to focus closely on resilient infrastructureElectrification and climate-change resilience are among the key priorities, Vector says.13 Dec 04:17 AM
BusinessTwo construction companies, directors charged with alleged bid riggingCountry’s first-ever criminal prosecution for cartel conduct.11 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandNZME fined $195k after Commerce Commission appealA child swallowed magnets from a toy the company sold.30 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.24 Nov 04:10 AM
New Zealand'I felt cheated': Commerce Commission assessing queries on New World MasterChef promotionCustomers who missed out on cookware in New World's sticker promotion want it honoured.14 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesProperty Insider: Waiwera tower went with whimper; wholesale fund repayments loomingDemolition more of a labour of love, slowly unpicking the structure from the top down.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWhat protections do employees have if businesses go bust?OPINION: Supie’s employees are not the first to lose out when their employer goes under.13 Nov 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is the ComCom a 22-year-old failure?OPINION: New Zealand lacks adequate competition in key industries.12 Nov 05:41 AM
Banking and financeBNZ profits from rising mortgage ratesBNZ's annual profit rose to $1.5 billion, despite the deteriorating economy.08 Nov 10:29 PM
RetailWarehouse boss questions how proposed Foodstuffs merger will help lower grocery costsThe country’s grocery sector and consumers alike will keep an eagle eye on Foodstuffs.07 Nov 06:35 AM
BusinessSupermarket heavyweight Foodstuffs plans merger, strong reaction expectedThe New World and Pak'nSave operator is to apply to the Commerce Commission by Christmas.06 Nov 10:45 PM
BusinessConsultancy firm Senate’s ‘wildly inappropriate’ contracts at government watchdogThe ComCom had 16 of its own communications staff with a salary budget of $1.7 million.06 Nov 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications‘An extra lane on the motorway’ - One NZ wants to buy Dense Air, rival snarlsCommerce Commission to referee Dense Air deal, which could hurt Spark and 2degrees.03 Nov 01:43 AM
RetailSupie collapse: Online supermarket was on its knees in AprilBut it was saved – until now.02 Nov 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOpinion: Supie collapse shows supermarket break-up neededOPINION: You can’t fix market structure problems by policing behaviour of supermarkets.01 Nov 02:02 AM