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The Australian site cited a 'heightened threat level' as the issue.
Rules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customers
The Electricity Authority is set to implement rules.
Adviser liability gap leaves couple with no easy options
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Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
Alcohol merchants targeted as BNPL schemes thrive in weak economy
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Kiwi consumers being left in the dark over harmful fats in supermarket foods
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Foodstuffs merger proposal rejected
Supermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.
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Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
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NZ's oldest auction house responds to Temu lookalike complaints
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Is McDonald's Monopoly as good as it looks?
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How Tupperware freed women from the kitchen
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All but one party supported the legislation.
Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly
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Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing
Researchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.
UK government to probe ‘dynamic’ pricing behind Oasis ticket price surge
Financial Times: Cost jumped dramatically with online sale's ‘dynamic’ pricing system.
Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers
OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.
Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India
Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.
Explained: What you need to know about Du Val group issues
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Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water
Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.
Mortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banks
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‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on family
Contact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.
US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn
Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.
‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounce
Inflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.
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Chorus intervention will save public $250m over four years, ComCom says
The decision would impact the prices consumers pay for fibre.
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