PremiumPremiumInvestmentWill Trade Me's offer for homes.co.nz lessen competition?The Commerce Commission wants further feedback about the proposed deal.27 Apr 05:13 AM
BusinessTimber shortage: Commerce Commission seeks explanationTimber giant Carter Holt Harvey has cut supplies to a number of building retail chains.29 Mar 05:21 AM
BusinessOnline lender Moola to refund $2.8m over unreasonable feesA ComCom investigation found Moola charged borrowers unreasonable credit and default fees.02 Mar 10:07 PM
BusinessCompany fined over false savings scheme targeting low-income home buyersThe company, now in liquidation, has been fined $400,000.24 Feb 09:31 PM
Media and marketingAussie media firm resolved to close Stuff before $1 saleIf Stuff wasn't sold in May last year it would have been closed by its Australian owners.28 Jan 04:25 AM
New ZealandNew World could 'do better' after Smeg knife promotion frenzy, Consumer NZ saysNew World's Smeg knife promotion has been one of the company's most successful giveaways.21 Jan 03:36 AM
AirlinesAir NZ tops the pile of nation's most complained about companiesAirlines, retailers and telcos dominate the top 10 companies.19 Jan 04:36 AM
BusinessCryptocurrency scheme promoter issued stop now letter by NZ regulatorThe Commerce Commission says the scheme is likely a pyramid selling scheme.18 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThree million falsely labelled free-range eggs risked 'discrediting entire industry'A whistleblower came forward to the Commerce Commission about an egg scam.23 Dec 04:32 AM
RetailWatchdog warns Noel Leeming over fast delivery promisesThe electronics retailer could not meet delivery representations made during the lockdown.15 Dec 09:26 PM
BusinessCar dealer fined $67,500 for breaching consumer rightsAuckland trader sold two cars needing work that cost almost as much as the original price.14 Dec 05:31 AM
BusinessThe man behind the money drop: Who is Safety Warehouse boss Andrew Thorn?Thorn has been involved in several different companies, two of which have been liquidated.11 Dec 04:36 AM
RetailWoolworths NZ reports $202 million profit amid regulator probeCountdown's revenue, profit rises as watchdog prepares for probe into grocery prices.10 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandFake cash furore: Safety Warehouse could face $400,000 fineThe Commerce Commission is looking into the business behind the fake money drop.09 Dec 08:08 PM
ManufacturingXmas warning: Consumer watchdog calls out four companies for unsafe toysCommerce Commission has warned four companies about the safety of their goods.08 Dec 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggsFrank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.30 Nov 04:37 AM
MarketsAre supermarkets too powerful to bring down?An inquiry into an industry duopoly is finding suppliers who are too afraid to speak out.29 Nov 11:20 PM
BusinessWhy the supermarket inquiry might end up costing you moreThe Government this week confirmed a Commerce Commission study into the supermarkets.19 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDamien Venuto: ComCom probe did nothing for petrol prices, supermarkets won't be squirming eitherOPINION: The supermarket probe has bold ambitions, but change happens slowly.18 Nov 04:26 AM
New ZealandAre we paying too much for groceries? We're about to find outPM says there is "good cause to look at whether or not NZ is being treated fairly".16 Nov 10:38 PM
CompaniesSteel & Tube's fine under Fair Trading Act reduced on appealSteel and Tube has had its fine under the Fair Trading Act reduced on appeal.09 Nov 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus uses AGM to fire volleys at regulator, Spark, VodafoneCommerce Commission accused of being "simply wrong". Fixed-wireless also gets the bash.06 Nov 04:35 AM
TelecommunicationsWatchdog bites telcos as complaints riseCommerce Commission cites increasing complaints against Spark, Vodafone, 2degrees.28 Oct 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsWho will pay what share of downsized telco tax?Big weight off the major player's shoulders.22 Oct 04:12 AM
BusinessParking firm must pay $500,000 for anti-competitive behaviourThe Commerce Commission took action after complaints of prices being hiked.21 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandRent freeze ends: Tenants brace for hike in rental ratesCommerce Commission warns landlords after en masse chat about raising rent.14 Sep 09:09 PM
BusinessTravellers out of pocket after Airbnb refuses full refundTravellers have been left short by Airbnb's response to the latest Covid-19 lockdown.12 Sep 09:33 PM
BusinessHamilton real estate agencies fined $4m for price fixing'Cartels can harm consumers and business, by raising prices, restricting supply.'10 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensiveThe majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.20 Aug 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReport into ComCom security breach finds blame on both sidesRegulator and burglary victim 'Contractor C' both fell short.05 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandInfluencer Simone Anderson won't be investigatedCommerce Commission decides not to investigate complaint about influencer Simone Anderson.23 Jul 02:44 AM
New ZealandDeregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for saleA 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.22 Jul 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-rangeExclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailState watchdog bleeds $950k legal fees, costs v BunningsExternal legal services made up the lion's share of state money forked out.17 Jul 05:50 AM
