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
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
