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
RetailDoes your child have one of these? There is a fire hazardThe Warehouse is recalling girls' H&H nightie garments due to a potential fire hazard.07 Oct 12:24 AM
BusinessViagogo to Metallica fans: 'Return tickets to Ireland or no refund'Kiwis have until next Monday to return tickets otherwise they will not get a refund.01 Oct 10:35 PM
New ZealandThe $7500 TV that was accidentally sold for $99Sony TV worth more than $7,000 was advertised online for just $99.9922 Sep 01:05 AM
InvestmentIllegal bid-rigging: Property guru's firm fined $400kLarge fine handed down for price fixing.18 Sep 06:22 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: I'm not so sure we are being fleeced on petrol pricesCOMMENT: Fuel prices way more complicated than a bunch of politicians want to make it.16 Sep 08:50 PM
Business'Pyramid scheme': Watchdog warns members of Women's Gifting CircleMembers in the scheme were eager to achieve Lotus level.03 Sep 11:21 PM
BusinessHerald Premium subscriptions hit new milestone as NZME announces half-year resultsThe launch of digital subscriptions has been lauded as a "huge success".26 Aug 08:48 PM
EnergyVector profit weighed down by HRV business impairmentVector's net profit was hit by a non-cash impairment on its E-Co Products Group.22 Aug 08:44 PM
Media and marketingStuff earnings slide 24 per centThe Australian-owned publisher contributed EBITDA of A$28 million.22 Aug 01:28 AM
New ZealandWinners and losers of NZ's fuel prices: Great Barrier still at $3 markGreat Barrier residents are still paying for $3 upwards, per litre, for petrol.21 Aug 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesComCom's blunt message to fuel companiesAnalysts say the commission's report is a warning to the industry to self-regulate.20 Aug 05:00 PM
