PremiumPremiumRetailVisa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge banOfficials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.10 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyTranspower to spend $1.1b on Cook Strait link upgrade The power grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission for approval.09 Sep 02:37 AM
BusinessCityFitness taken to court over allegedly misleading membership pricesAdvertised membership prices allegedly didn't include a compulsory 3% "transaction fee".08 Sep 09:21 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too low31 Aug 09:20 PM
PremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Govt's unrealistic supermarket goals miss the mark29 Aug 11:00 PM
BusinessAre Aussie insurers ripping us off? Call made for more transparency over premiums26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConcern Ticketek acquisition of Eventfinda may increase prices for consumersThe two companies say the deal will make it easier for people to buy tickets.26 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessComCom takes Westpac to task over loan and interest rate information breachesWestpac says it self-reported the historical issue and has admitted breaches.24 Aug 10:22 PM
Banking and financeBanking competition inquiry: MPs struggle to identify silver bullet solutionsMajor work on loosening capital rules and part-privatising Kiwibank already under way. 22 Aug 01:52 AM
Energy$193m push: Transpower's plan to meet rising power demand in South IslandTranspower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata. 20 Aug 03:46 AM
EnergyLevelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity marketThe Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.18 Aug 11:28 PM
Business 'We're losing money on butter products': Grocery boss responds to rising dairy pricesThe Foodstuffs CEO pushed back at the Finance Minister's threat of structural separation.18 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessKmart warned over greenwashing cotton claims, walks back product source wording Kmart has removed its '100% sustainably sourced cotton' claim from its website.13 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandClaims of aggression, unjust fee hikes: Stallholders hit out at Auckland Night MarketsAuckland Night Markets owners said they strongly refuted all the allegations. 10 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirports tell Government to stop interfering Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.08 Aug 02:47 AM
Business'Nothing has really changed': Kiwis still paying more for groceries than OECD averageThe Grocery Action Group says Kiwis are seeing big rises in food prices at supermarkets.06 Aug 11:52 PM
LifestyleBoutique shoppers hit by scammers in elaborate dropshipping schemeThe Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores. 06 Aug 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrewing industry shake-up: Watchdog says four key issues in Kegstar-Konvoy mergerKeg company Kegstar hopes to take over embattled Konvoy. There are four key issues.05 Aug 05:00 AM
EnergyMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Surcharge ban a win for consumers but will it save them money?OPINION: It should provide a clearer and smoother experience, removing any confusion.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Herald NOWGovernment taking steps to ban checkout surchargesCommerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson joins Herald NOW to discuss the Government's plans to do away with surcharges in stores.Watch28 Jul 07:04 PM
Retail'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.28 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Power is in Govt's hands to cut butter costOPINION: Fonterra was never going to offer to cut its own lunch to make butter cheaper.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree, bought for $1, is worth $48m to Sky – fund managerAnalysts upgrade their share price targets – but qualify their optimism.23 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailConsumer NZ receives high number of complaints about Noel Leeming amid chargesThe retailer has three million transactions a year but won't comment on complaint numbers.22 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Sky TV bought Three – and what's nextPLUS: The inside word on why the Commerce Commission gave the deal the green light.22 Jul 04:12 AM
BusinessAuckland debt collector fined $115.5k for misleading conductCampbell called credit default threats his 'greatest tool' against debtors.22 Jul 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSky TV buys Three for $1 in massive media shake-upThe seismic shift pits Sky in a new battle royale with TVNZ.21 Jul 08:36 PM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
