New ZealandLaw allowing probe of petrol prices passesBill passes third reading, empowering Commerce Commission to investigate fuel companies.24 Oct 07:44 AM
BDBDBusinessSteel & Tube fined $1.9m over mesh claimsSteel & Tube slapped with biggest ever fine under Fair Trading Act.24 Oct 01:37 AM
CompaniesNZME and Stuff won't challenge media merger decisionNZME and Stuff won't take their bid to merge to the Supreme Court.23 Oct 11:03 PM
Freight and logisticsRider in a storm: Aucklander fumes at Lime scooter fineJustice meted out by an automated system that apparently has the wrong end of the stick.23 Oct 05:40 AM
BDBDCompaniesShareholders Association voting against PGG Wrightson's $434m dealThe transaction will need Commerce Commission and Overseas Investment Office approvals.23 Oct 01:42 AM
RetailWatchdog's crackdown on online traders, lending companiesCommerce Commission has brought 62 prosecutions for Fair Trading Act breaches in 6 years.21 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionKnives out for Steel & Tube chair over Fletcher rejectionSteel & Tube's chairwoman is due to face an investor grilling at its AGM.17 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandArdern calls on National to support fuel investigation billPM says Nats should support bill if it is worried about 39c rise.15 Oct 06:49 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Get used to high petrol pricesCOMMENT: Govt's attack on petrol retailers distracts from its own role in rising prices.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens take aim at NZ's supermarket 'duopoly'Greens want the Commence Commission to look into supermarkets after petrol companies.11 Oct 02:36 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: I pay $200 to fuel up - but you can't argue it's a rortCOMMENT: There is more to the rising prices than profiteering by oil companies.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into nextPM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.10 Oct 04:04 AM
EnergyToo many power outages: Vector to be prosecutedVector has cut a deal with regulators after breaching network quality standards09 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandPM v BP, Z: 'Fleeced' motorists fume as Ardern doubles down on oil firmsSteve Meharry says he's lucky he can take public transport to and from work.08 Oct 07:19 PM
CompaniesCourt of Appeal rejects NZME and Stuff merger challengeThe media companies were challenging a judge's refusal to give the merger the green light.24 Sep 08:30 PM
Interest ratesMobile trader boss shares concerns about industryMobile trader boss shares concerns but says his company is above board.19 Sep 08:00 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone investigated over 'unlimited' mobile planVodafone, Spark and 2degrees' "unlimited" mobile plans come with plenty of limits.19 Sep 02:09 AM
BusinessKids' clothing company pleads guilty over incorrect fire labelsThe firm will be sentenced in the Papakura District Court in November.09 Sep 10:29 PM
Media and marketingMercury rising: WeatherWatch and MetService set for ComCom stoushWeatherWatch claims government-owned Metservice is not operating fairly.05 Sep 09:06 PM
RetailNoel Leeming guilty of misleading consumersThe retailer admits it mislead people over customer rights for faulty products.24 Aug 03:45 AM
RetailComCom warns phone store over price discountsOnline phone store Buy Mobile has been warned by the Commerce Commission.22 Aug 01:27 AM
BusinessSir Colin Meads acted as 'guinea pig' for deer products, court hearsSir Colin Meads name raised by defendant in deer velvet case.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew data: Are South Islanders helping pay Auckland's fuel tax?Industry insiders say the regions might bear the brunt of Auckland's fuel tax.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi gets $1700 refund for fake Adele ticketsThe Commerce Commission is taking the ticket reselling site to the High Court.15 Aug 05:54 AM
BusinessAuckland car dealership fined $75,000The company behind Ssangyong Takanini has been handed a hefty penalty.18 Jul 10:38 PM
TelecommunicationsWatchdog lays 11 charges against SparkThe Commerce Commission has accused Spark of misleading customers.08 Jul 10:56 PM
New ZealandAlleged problem lenders named by marae advocatesMarae advocates have shamed seven companies for helping lump debt on Auckland families.01 Jul 10:07 PM
AirlinesAir NZ fined $16.3m in price-fixing cartel caseLong-running action against the airline around the world has reached an end.27 Jun 01:58 AM
BusinessComCom warns vehicle lender over irresponsible loans to beneficiariesIn one case, a loan was given to a beneficiary with personal debts of $30,000.11 Jun 01:51 AM
Personal Finance1 in 4 lenders may have breached lawOne in four non-bank lenders may be in breach of the law, says Commerce Commission.31 May 02:50 AM
RetailApple mute following ComCom warningApple had no comment to make when the Herald approached it for comment.30 May 03:33 AM
BusinessApple 'misled' NZ consumers about their rights: watchdogThe Commerce Commission has warned Apple not to mislead customers.29 May 09:09 PM
Freight and logisticsHow record high prices could backfire on petrol companiesAA calling for a tax reduction to curb prices as 91 octane reaches $2.30 a litre.22 May 08:56 AM
OpinionGrowing confidence is justifiedI will focus my energy in areas that can have an impact on everyday New Zealanders.16 May 05:00 PM
