BusinessComCom takes Waikato door-to-door trader to courtThe Hamilton-based company sold consumer goods via door-to-door sales agents.15 Jul 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: The legal loopholes in influencer marketing lawNew Zealand's influencers operate in a grey area, writes our legal columnist.12 Jul 03:00 AM
RetailNoel Leeming under investigation for selling products not in stockAn investigation is underway after nearly 60 complaints were filed in the last six months.07 Jul 05:27 AM
LifestyleInfluencer Simone Anderson speaks out on charity donations scandalInfluencer says she's donated to Women's Refuge and other charities and has the receipts.03 Jul 07:02 AM
Lifestyle'Uncertainty around hashtags': Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson hits backSimone Anderson responds for the first time about ASA decision and complaints against her.01 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandInvestigations underway into Covid-19 related price gougingThe Commerce Commission is investigating a number of Covid-19 related complaints.16 Jun 09:22 PM
LifestyleCommerce Commission complaint laid about influencer Simone AndersonSecond complaint about Simone's Second Hand Wardrobe page, this time on charity donations.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessFinance company in $945k settlement with Commerce CommissionMore than 2000 borrower entered into agreements with the company over the affected time.27 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandParents still battling for cancelled school trip refundsStudent Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.15 May 05:00 AM
Media and marketingNZME seeks interim injunction against Stuff-owner Nine EntertainmentParties head to High Court over takeover talks.14 May 05:44 AM
Media and marketingStuff takeover bid: Com Com seeks more info from NZMEThere is confusion over whether any deal can be reached between the two companies.13 May 05:32 AM
Business'It's just wrong': Customers fight $350 Flight Centre feeFlight Centre travel cancellation fees raise the ire of customers.22 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandMoney down the drain: Plumbers overcharging in lockdown, Kiwis sayComplaints weren't only about food products but even the price of the plumber too.15 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandFood price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to riseMost complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.03 Apr 05:49 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Power lines cut for Hawke's Bay, Rotorua and TaupōElectricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.Watch01 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandPower bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and TaupōElectricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.31 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandGovt asks competition watchdog to be more flexible amid Covid-19Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi has written to the Commerce Commission with a request.22 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandKiwis complain about coronavirus prices but consumer watchdog says it won't crackdownThe commission does not regulate retail prices and businesses are free to set their own.05 Mar 10:32 PM
Banking and financeWestpac NZ to compensate customers $3.7m over credit card blunderAverage payout to customers of $191.10 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: Govt takes cover from Clark and CullenKris Faafoi has been involved in a flawed process.09 Feb 05:55 AM
New ZealandRNZ-TVNZ merger: Govt mulls super-size media companyCabinet will look into the formation of a new public media entity.06 Feb 11:00 PM
BusinessTrivago hit with 18 complaints to NZ consumer watchdogTrivago is in the sights of the Commerce Commission.21 Jan 04:50 AM
RetailContainer Door fined $54,000 for selling unsafe bikesJudge said Container Door's supply of unsafe bikes was "highly careless" offending.20 Jan 11:12 PM
BusinessAussie watchdog gets $27m for Google, Facebook crackdownBig tech told to strike a deal to pay for news, or have terms imposed.12 Dec 10:12 PM
BusinessMisleading 'made in NZ' claims lead to $337,500 fineThe key ingredients in the products were imported.09 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMark Fowler: Govt clueless around commercial petrol realitiesCOMMENT: Instead of political point-scoring, how about making the industry more efficient?06 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPetrol prices: Z 'would go broke' if prices dropped by 18c across NZPetrol company boss and analyst say uncertainty has been removed.05 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'No fees' property trader warned by watchdogPeter Lee's false representations likely breached the Fair Trading Act14 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPower surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?08 Nov 04:54 AM
Telecommunications2degrees caught cheating with broadband testsRogue staff blamed. Testing contract worth $3m yeilds compromised results.06 Nov 04:41 AM
BusinessComCom investigation: Concerns over MetService and Niwa funding 'double-up'Commerce Commission is investigating anti-competitive behaviour.30 Oct 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra called out on threat to close factoriesStrong buyer interest in Fonterra factories claimed if it can't compete for milk.25 Oct 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSky rugby rights deal could face 'big problems' from ComComA competition lawyer offers his view on Sky's big deal with NZ Rugby.14 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandStolen laptops with ComCom documents didn't have passwordsSecurity breach after computer holding hundreds of Commerce Commission documents stolen.08 Oct 01:38 AM
