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
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
