New ZealandEaster surcharges: Consumer NZ says Sunday diners should not be misledEaster Sunday isn't a statutory holiday – such surcharges are unjustified, watchdog says.04 Apr 03:18 AM
Banking and financeCo-operative Bank ordered to pay $2.48m over unlawful customer feesJustice Victoria Heine said the breaches showed a 'fundamental failure'.02 Apr 03:44 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark launches Starlink mobile-to-satellite: Some get it free, some have to payPLUS: 2degrees has updates on its AST SpaceMobile ground station in Marton.01 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandHow new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costs01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch firm probed over suspected pyramid scheme promising fast wealth30 Mar 09:08 PM
PremiumBanking and finance'A step in the right direction': Banks get draft nod to bargain with Armourguard26 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandACT and Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban 'dead', but National says that's wrong25 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandDiesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds19 Mar 04:30 AM
New Zealand'People change it to be annoying': Gaspy users accuse 'spies' of fake fuel prices15 Mar 12:06 AM
AucklandKiwis stockpiling fuel? Auckland stores sell out of containers as petrol prices surge14 Mar 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWoolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higherWoolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.14 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatchdog steps up petrol price scrutiny as premium hits $3 a litre nationwideFuel companies warned not to exacerbate ongoing global price movements.12 Mar 06:53 AM
BusinessComCom investigating potential Hawke’s Bay-based pyramid schemeCommerce Commission warns against "too good to be true" schemes.11 Mar 11:35 PM
Business‘Grey washing’: SuperGold Card discounts skip entire regionsUp to one quarter of older New Zealanders have no access to online resources.09 Mar 08:30 PM
RetailGovt orders watchdog to keep tabs on fuel prices as conflict pushes up oilNicola Willis says NZ has 28 days' worth of fuel on hand and 29 more days' worth en route.09 Mar 05:18 AM
BusinessTwo companies fined $420K over illegal acquisitionsThe acquisitions substantially lessened competition in the market.09 Mar 02:51 AM
WellingtonWhy a mysterious AI voice with a NZ accent has been cold-calling KiwisMany people said they "swiftly blocked" the number after receiving a call from "Ben".08 Mar 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficitA 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.04 Mar 08:00 PM
Freight and logistics'Stamping out cartel conduct': Courier sector hit with $1.2m in finesNo smoke-filled room with colluding corporates – but it's still a cartel.04 Mar 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Survey shows investors turn away from housing; are Aussie bank profits too big?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWoolworths NZ's half-year revenue jumps to $4.41bThe company cited benefits from its move to rebrand from Countdown to Woolworths.25 Feb 03:42 AM
BusinessAuckland woman illegally providing loans threatened to expose struggling borrowers Clients were charged interest of up to 15% per week.22 Feb 11:30 PM
WellingtonGuests demanding compensation after stay in leaky Wellington penthouse The Commerce Commission is assessing the guest's concerns.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingElderly mum loses $720 in HouseSmile layby scam targeting vulnerable shoppersPensioner says smooth-talking cold caller promised her a lounge suite before Christmas.19 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingMarketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementiaA liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers.18 Feb 01:47 AM
WellingtonComCom weighs tougher powers over Wellington's water servicesThe watchdog has expressed concern after a catastrophic sewage failure.12 Feb 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Monopoly position' key concern in proposed rafting business merger Proposal faces closer review, with public feedback invited.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Worst we’ve seen': Businesses in court over alleged exploitative sales tactics targeting vulnerableThe watchdog takes on its first 'unconscionable conduct' cases.03 Feb 10:49 PM
BusinessWoolworths warned that it might be breaking the lawThe warning follows a review of how major supermarkets delist products.22 Jan 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCommon sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expectedThe minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.14 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFoodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'09 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too lowOPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.08 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommerce Commission rejects QE Health's 'monopoly bullying' complaintQE Health’s contract with Health NZ was worth more than $300,000 a month.28 Dec 05:01 PM
