Freight and logisticsPetrol prices: Where motorists pay more, and which regions have the lowest costsMotorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country.08 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandFake online reviews, misleading ads among charges against TV ShopThe Commerce Commission has laid charges against The TV Shop for misleading shoppers.28 Feb 10:14 PM
BusinessConsumer NZ claims ferry operators failing to meet their obligationsConsumer watchdog says ferry operators have misled passengers about their rights.27 Feb 05:45 AM
BusinessWatchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel companyThe company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.10 Jan 02:40 AM
EnergyComCom zaps Vector sale and leaseback planHigher prices without service or infrastructure upgrades not good enough, watchdog says.22 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew app helps Kiwis compare supermarket pricesNZ company Sumfood launched FoodSpies to provide transparency on grocery costs.07 Dec 05:37 AM
BusinessComCom eyes rebates and land covenants stifling competition in building supplies sectorShake-up in the works to improve competition in the building supplies sector.05 Dec 09:14 PM
ConstructionWinstone Wallboard ditching rebates to customersWinstone 'surprised' commission needs a third investigation.05 Dec 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatchdog names and shames ISPs outside free disputes scheme - but they bite backHoldouts don't take the criticism lying down.01 Dec 04:30 AM
BDBDBusinessNew Commerce Commission chair namedJohn Small will take over as chair of the Commerce Commission next week.29 Nov 08:19 PM
BusinessStrandbags fined $780k by court for misleading customersThe Australian handbag and luggage retailer advertised non-existent discounts.11 Nov 06:10 AM
BusinessPower company Aurora narrowly avoided court actionCommerce Commission took advice on taking lines company to High Court.03 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandCommerce Commission issues warning to lines company Aurora EnergyCommerce Commission issues warning to lines company Aurora Energy over power outages.03 Nov 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNZ needs supermarket competition, Govt ignores obvious move to lure firms hereOPINION: Has the Government lost sight of the national interest?19 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailStores galore: Where 14 new supermarkets are openingStores galore: From Timaru to Martinborough, Remuera to Taumarunui.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeal site 1-day fined $840,000 for lying to consumers about product scarcity'Effectively, it's a pressure selling business model' - prosecutor Alysha McClintock.06 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ watchdog's reaction to Google's A$60m fine in AustraliaAussie, NZ regulators an ocean apart on Big Tech.16 Aug 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Very benign': Watchdog didn't bite hard on house materialsReport's 'findings and recommendations are very benign', said Grant Swanepoel of Jarden.04 Aug 05:42 AM
ConstructionMinisters react to ComCom report on building prices scandalLive stream of watchdog's investigation into the building sector.03 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat will competition watchdog say on building supply probe?How loud will the watchdog bark? Are we being ripped off for house-building materials?03 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'People are fed up': Consumers swap ideas on how to avoid supermarketsFoodstuffs and Woolworths were earning $1 million in excess profits a day, a report found.02 Aug 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'We let our customers down': Freedom Furniture responds to ongoing complaintsManaging director admits fault in letter.01 Aug 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Worst retail experience': Consumer NZ tackles Freedom Furniture's 'broken promises'Consumer watchdog warns Covid supply issues don't remove retailers' duties to be upfront.26 Jul 08:36 PM
EnergyMercury facing seven charges for allegedly misleading customersMore than 2000 customers were impacted by the issue.19 Jul 05:20 AM
InvestmentSupermarket wars: Foodstuffs axes 78 covenantsMega-chain's reaction to urgent new laws.12 Jul 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailYour picks for supermarket sheriffThe good, the bad and the far-out.09 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNew grocery sector watchdog: How much funding and support will it get?Small pool of expertise for the $22 billion-a-year sector watchdog job.08 Jul 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Counter measures on supermarket profitsOPINION: Our editorial on Consumer Minister's latest moves on supermarket duopoly.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew watchdog to police supermarket sector, 'blow the whistle' on ripoffsA shakeup of the uncompetitive supermarket sector in NZ is already under way.06 Jul 01:00 AM
BusinessGovt proposes giving ComCom new powers to stop supermarket land warsParliament to consider empowering ComCom to collect more info from supermarkets.21 Jun 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGib crisis: Commission probe into building sector out next monthCall for probe to address Winstone Wallboards' near-monopoly on plasterboard.20 Jun 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesDo Auckland port's woes lie in ditching of council assets expert?Councillor suggests decision to save money on experts may have backfired.13 Jun 06:00 AM
RetailCabinet in October to consider requiring supermarket giants to sell storesGovt officials do cost-benefit analysis around supermarket divestment.08 Jun 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Catastrophic': Builders warn more firms will fold if material price hikes continueThe cost of building a new house is 30 per cent higher than a year ago.06 Jun 06:00 PM