Small BusinessRetail NZ estimates $270m Black Friday spend-upRetail NZ estimates a $270m turnover on Black Friday.22 Nov 04:30 AM
BusinessA bargain you say? It'd better be: Retailers told to play fair as sales season approachesThe Commerce Commission has issued reminders and obligations to retailers.16 Nov 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailComCom finds little enthusiasm for Government supermarketsThe Commerce Commission considers a role for Government ownership in NZ's grocery sector.02 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Say sorry': Angry beneficiary wants compo for $100k 'cash drop' attendeesHe spent $200 to travel to cash grab - and ended up with a handful of fake cash.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cash drop' organiser blamed attendees for believing $100k would fall from sky"If that's a discrepancy that's hugely unfortunate."12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsCan the 2degrees-Orcon merger win approval? Experts' verdictThe long, the short and the approvability of a $2.3 billion deal.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceMoola admits failure to behave as responsible lenderMoola will refund the interest and fees paid by 50 borrowers.05 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandWellington taxi company ordered to pay $150,000 for 'cartel conduct'The behaviour "undermines the essence of what competition is all about".30 Sep 07:42 PM
CompaniesCharges claiming Bunnings misled customers dismissedThe hardware store says it remains committed to its lowest prices policy after legal case.20 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'A disaster': Why the costs of building a new home in Tauranga are skyrocketingSome builders, contractors and homeowners have 'walked away' from new builds.20 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessElectricity review: Govt to phase out 'low use' power plansThe Government would begin a process to phase out "low-use" plans from April.16 Sep 10:00 PM
Aged careConsumer NZ seeks probe on 'misleading' retirement village claims"There's no guarantee you'll get a bed if you need it" - Jon Duffy, Consumer NZ.15 Sep 05:34 AM
BusinessThe fake $100k cash drop: Only $3600 in real money, organiser's formal warningThe event promised a $100,000 cash drop from the sky - just $3600 was given out.08 Sep 12:20 AM
Personal FinanceHarmoney to repay $7m after charging unreasonable feesIt will pay money out to 37,000 borrowers over the next two years.26 Aug 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyFixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transportAuckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.13 Aug 05:00 PM
InvestmentTrade Me given clearance to buy homes.co.nzNZME's OneRoof cited as example of competition in allowing deal to go ahead.05 Aug 09:23 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Radical reform coming to a supermarket near youANALYSIS: It's now almost inevitable the Labour Government will intervene.03 Aug 06:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Waving the big stick at supermarkets - Govt's next steps on pricesOPINION: If this Government knows anything, it's how to capitalise on populist causes.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamara: Can Govt fix supermarket competition when it's part of problem?OPINION: Supermarkets are uncompetitive, and so is a slew of Government policy.30 Jul 05:30 AM
BusinessExpert suggests profit cap for supermarketsSupermarket groups earn a return on capital of more than 20 per cent.30 Jul 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHamish RutherfordHamish Rutherford: ComCom's searing assessment of supermarketsThe probe into supermarkets should not be a surprise, but it should prompt changes.29 Jul 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLiam Dann: How the hell did we allow a supermarket duopoly?Officials here tried to prevent a supermarket duopoly but final call was made in London.29 Jul 05:25 AM
RetailSupermarket profits 'persistently high' - Kiwis pay too much, loyalty schemes confusingCompetition watchdog to reveal how competitive it believes our supermarkets really are.28 Jul 09:04 PM
BusinessCommerce Commission alleges Moola engaged in cartel conductThe Commerce Commission alleges Moola breached the Commerce Act.21 Jul 03:18 AM
ConstructionCompany fined $361k for misleading representations about steel meshEuro Corporation was the final company to be sentenced after a series of investigations.25 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow Trustpower sale would affect local customers and staffTrustpower has been sold to Mercury for $441m, pending certain conditions.21 Jun 06:12 PM
EnergyMercury to buy Trustpower's retail business for $441mThe transaction depends on several conditions including Commerce Commission approval.20 Jun 08:40 PM
New ZealandCommerce Commission linked to Foodstuffs probe into discount debacleYesterday shoppers were overcharged at 70 supermarkets because of a technical glitch.18 May 09:15 AM
LifestyleConsumer NZ urges for sunscreens to be retested after falsified results by AMA LabsThe owner of a US lab pleaded guilty to faking sunscreen results and defrauding consumers.11 May 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentWe pay 'far too much for building supplies': Robertson pledges probeToday's comments follow Labour's pledge last year to probe the sector.10 May 05:27 AM
BusinessElectricity customers get unexpected refundGenesis on notice for wrongly charging almost 3000 customers the wrong amount for power.09 May 09:45 PM
Banking and financeASB to pay $8.1m to customers after lending failuresSome 73,000 affected customers will be compensated either $68 or $135.04 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandTaxi company accused of price fixingThe company allegedly agreed to put a minimum $25 fee in place for airport pickups.04 May 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSuppliers v supermarkets: Claims of 'anti-competitive' behaviourResearch found broad dissatisfaction among supermarket suppliers.29 Apr 05:42 AM
