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Fake cash furore: Safety Warehouse could face $400,000 fine
The Commerce Commission is looking into the business behind the fake money drop.
Xmas warning: Consumer watchdog calls out four companies for unsafe toys
Commerce Commission has warned four companies about the safety of their goods.
Farmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggs
Frank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.
Are supermarkets too powerful to bring down?
An inquiry into an industry duopoly is finding suppliers who are too afraid to speak out.
Why the supermarket inquiry might end up costing you more
The Government this week confirmed a Commerce Commission study into the supermarkets.
Damien Venuto: ComCom probe did nothing for petrol prices, supermarkets won't be squirming either
OPINION: The supermarket probe has bold ambitions, but change happens slowly.
Are we paying too much for groceries? We're about to find out
PM says there is "good cause to look at whether or not NZ is being treated fairly".
Steel & Tube's fine under Fair Trading Act reduced on appeal
Steel and Tube has had its fine under the Fair Trading Act reduced on appeal.
Chorus uses AGM to fire volleys at regulator, Spark, Vodafone
Commerce Commission accused of being "simply wrong". Fixed-wireless also gets the bash.
Watchdog bites telcos as complaints rise
Commerce Commission cites increasing complaints against Spark, Vodafone, 2degrees.
Who will pay what share of downsized telco tax?
Big weight off the major player's shoulders.
Parking firm must pay $500,000 for anti-competitive behaviour
The Commerce Commission took action after complaints of prices being hiked.
Rent freeze ends: Tenants brace for hike in rental rates
Commerce Commission warns landlords after en masse chat about raising rent.
Travellers out of pocket after Airbnb refuses full refund
Travellers have been left short by Airbnb's response to the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Hamilton real estate agencies fined $4m for price fixing
'Cartels can harm consumers and business, by raising prices, restricting supply.'
Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive
The majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.
Report into ComCom security breach finds blame on both sides
Regulator and burglary victim 'Contractor C' both fell short.
Influencer Simone Anderson won't be investigated
Commerce Commission decides not to investigate complaint about influencer Simone Anderson.
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
Farm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-range
Exclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'
State watchdog bleeds $950k legal fees, costs v Bunnings
External legal services made up the lion's share of state money forked out.
ComCom takes Waikato door-to-door trader to court
The Hamilton-based company sold consumer goods via door-to-door sales agents.
Sasha Borissenko: The legal loopholes in influencer marketing law
New Zealand's influencers operate in a grey area, writes our legal columnist.
Noel Leeming under investigation for selling products not in stock
An investigation is underway after nearly 60 complaints were filed in the last six months.
Influencer Simone Anderson speaks out on charity donations scandal
Influencer says she's donated to Women's Refuge and other charities and has the receipts.
'Uncertainty around hashtags': Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson hits back
Simone Anderson responds for the first time about ASA decision and complaints against her.
Investigations underway into Covid-19 related price gouging
The Commerce Commission is investigating a number of Covid-19 related complaints.
Commerce Commission complaint laid about influencer Simone Anderson
Second complaint about Simone's Second Hand Wardrobe page, this time on charity donations.
Finance company in $945k settlement with Commerce Commission
More than 2000 borrower entered into agreements with the company over the affected time.
Parents still battling for cancelled school trip refunds
Student Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.
NZME seeks interim injunction against Stuff-owner Nine Entertainment
Parties head to High Court over takeover talks.
Stuff takeover bid: Com Com seeks more info from NZME
There is confusion over whether any deal can be reached between the two companies.
'It's just wrong': Customers fight $350 Flight Centre fee
Flight Centre travel cancellation fees raise the ire of customers.