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Electricity review: Govt to phase out 'low use' power plans
The Government would begin a process to phase out "low-use" plans from April.
Consumer NZ seeks probe on 'misleading' retirement village claims
"There's no guarantee you'll get a bed if you need it" - Jon Duffy, Consumer NZ.
The fake $100k cash drop: Only $3600 in real money, organiser's formal warning
The event promised a $100,000 cash drop from the sky - just $3600 was given out.
Harmoney to repay $7m after charging unreasonable fees
It will pay money out to 37,000 borrowers over the next two years.
Fixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transport
Auckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.
Trade Me given clearance to buy homes.co.nz
NZME's OneRoof cited as example of competition in allowing deal to go ahead.
Political Roundup: Radical reform coming to a supermarket near you
ANALYSIS: It's now almost inevitable the Labour Government will intervene.
Kerre McIvor: Waving the big stick at supermarkets - Govt's next steps on prices
OPINION: If this Government knows anything, it's how to capitalise on populist causes.
Kate MacNamara: Can Govt fix supermarket competition when it's part of problem?
OPINION: Supermarkets are uncompetitive, and so is a slew of Government policy.
Expert suggests profit cap for supermarkets
Supermarket groups earn a return on capital of more than 20 per cent.
Hamish Rutherford: ComCom's searing assessment of supermarkets
The probe into supermarkets should not be a surprise, but it should prompt changes.
Liam Dann: How the hell did we allow a supermarket duopoly?
Officials here tried to prevent a supermarket duopoly but final call was made in London.
Supermarket profits 'persistently high' - Kiwis pay too much, loyalty schemes confusing
Competition watchdog to reveal how competitive it believes our supermarkets really are.
Commerce Commission alleges Moola engaged in cartel conduct
The Commerce Commission alleges Moola breached the Commerce Act.
Company fined $361k for misleading representations about steel mesh
Euro Corporation was the final company to be sentenced after a series of investigations.
How Trustpower sale would affect local customers and staff
Trustpower has been sold to Mercury for $441m, pending certain conditions.
Mercury to buy Trustpower's retail business for $441m
The transaction depends on several conditions including Commerce Commission approval.
Commerce Commission linked to Foodstuffs probe into discount debacle
Yesterday shoppers were overcharged at 70 supermarkets because of a technical glitch.
Consumer NZ urges for sunscreens to be retested after falsified results by AMA Labs
The owner of a US lab pleaded guilty to faking sunscreen results and defrauding consumers.
We pay 'far too much for building supplies': Robertson pledges probe
Today's comments follow Labour's pledge last year to probe the sector.
Electricity customers get unexpected refund
Genesis on notice for wrongly charging almost 3000 customers the wrong amount for power.
ASB to pay $8.1m to customers after lending failures
Some 73,000 affected customers will be compensated either $68 or $135.
Taxi company accused of price fixing
The company allegedly agreed to put a minimum $25 fee in place for airport pickups.
Suppliers v supermarkets: Claims of 'anti-competitive' behaviour
Research found broad dissatisfaction among supermarket suppliers.
Will Trade Me's offer for homes.co.nz lessen competition?
The Commerce Commission wants further feedback about the proposed deal.
Timber shortage: Commerce Commission seeks explanation
Timber giant Carter Holt Harvey has cut supplies to a number of building retail chains.
Online lender Moola to refund $2.8m over unreasonable fees
A ComCom investigation found Moola charged borrowers unreasonable credit and default fees.
Company fined over false savings scheme targeting low-income home buyers
The company, now in liquidation, has been fined $400,000.
Aussie media firm resolved to close Stuff before $1 sale
If Stuff wasn't sold in May last year it would have been closed by its Australian owners.
New World could 'do better' after Smeg knife promotion frenzy, Consumer NZ says
New World's Smeg knife promotion has been one of the company's most successful giveaways.
Air NZ tops the pile of nation's most complained about companies
Airlines, retailers and telcos dominate the top 10 companies.
Cryptocurrency scheme promoter issued stop now letter by NZ regulator
The Commerce Commission says the scheme is likely a pyramid selling scheme.
Three million falsely labelled free-range eggs risked 'discrediting entire industry'
A whistleblower came forward to the Commerce Commission about an egg scam.