Small Business13 Commerce Commission complaints about advertising companySocial Pages has defended itself and says complainants suffer from "buyer's remorse".15 May 02:40 AM
RetailClothing firm fined $52,500 for safety jacketThe claims made on the protective jackets did not match up to reality.14 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandWhy we're willing to pay more for designer labelsThe World saga raises questions about why people are willing to pay more for labels14 May 12:23 AM
RetailTruck shop whacked with highest-ever fineA mobile trader has been handed out the highest fine for the industry so far.29 Apr 10:11 PM
BusinessLeaked email lifts lid on BP's petrol pricing strategyA leaked BP email has revealed that Kiwis might not be getting a fair deal at the pump.29 Apr 06:14 PM
RetailNoel Leeming charged over misleading consumersThe Commerce Commission has laid charges against Noel Leeming for misleading customers26 Apr 09:04 PM
BusinessSleeping on the floor: Buyers furious after bed shop shutsCustomers say they paid for their beds up front, but the orders were never delivered.16 Apr 07:01 AM
BusinessVodafone faces 27 ComCom chargesThe Commerce Commission alleges the telco misled the public with its FibreX offer.12 Apr 09:52 PM
BusinessCompanies warned over Easter holiday surchargesThe Commerce Commission is reminding companies about surcharge rules ahead of Easter25 Mar 10:39 PM
BusinessGreen light for Heinz Wattie's to buy Cerebos Gregg'sCommerce Commission has granted clearance for Heinz Wattie's to buy Cerebos Gregg's.08 Mar 11:25 PM
Business'Potentially unfair': ComCom takes on Auckland Transport over Hop card termsPublic complaints prompted review into Auckland's Hop cards.08 Mar 09:28 PM
BusinessTerms for dairy industry review due next monthTerms of reference for dairy industry probe due out next month.08 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandTicket buyers told to ignore Viagogo adviceBanking ombudsman advises against Viagogo's instruction.06 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentViagogo no go: More victims of Bruno Mars ticket scamLetia Hauraki paid about $140 for each ticket - but was told they had been cancelled.05 Mar 05:00 PM
RetailComCom tells online shoppers to be waryConsumer watchdog has received 50 complaints about Lux International Sales since May 201610 Jan 01:06 AM
InvestmentComm Comm investigates property investorProperty trader who bought woman's home denies acting unethically.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSoper: Labour grabs credit for National's initiativesBut many of the hay seeds were planted by National before the election.06 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionHosking: Is the Commerce Commission out of touch?COMMENT: Is it a good thing that the Commerce Commission is getting even more powers?05 Dec 05:50 PM
EnergyCut petrol prices, AA urges fuel companiesThe price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.05 Dec 02:58 AM
EnergyGovernment looks at ways to ease petrol pricesGovernment intent on dealing with petrol prices, which it says may be unreasonably high28 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandEducational company fined $350kParents duped into buying software after being made to feel guilty for failing children.28 Nov 03:22 AM
New ZealandEducation company 'preyed on parents' to sell productParents were told the public school system was failing their children.17 Nov 04:10 AM
CompaniesComplaint over 'chicken free chicken'New Zealand's poultry industry questions whether Sunfed Meats' labelling is misleading.16 Nov 03:53 AM
OpinionWhy is new Govt reviewing power prices?Electricity prices suggest the transmission network is in need of review.08 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessReal estate agencies cleared of price fixingTwo of the 13 real estate agencies accused of price fixing have been cleared.07 Nov 01:05 AM
RetailJailed mobile trader loses appealA mobile trader who deceived hundreds of people has had his jail sentence appeal dismissed01 Nov 11:56 PM
RetailSolar panel retailer warned over financial claimsRetailer claimed solar power system could generate returns of up to 30 per cent.01 Nov 08:38 PM
AirlinesComCom to review charges at airportsThe commission today released a process and issues paper for the review.19 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandChip shortage linked to media merger appealDay two of the appeal to allow NZME and Fairfax to merge has started.16 Oct 09:37 PM
BusinessNZME Fairfax merger heads to High CourtNews media are facing a period of 'intense and rapid change and disruption' a lawyer says.15 Oct 09:02 PM
RetailComCom receives complaint about 2 Cheap Cars2 Cheap Cars have pulled Facebook page offering supermarket vouchers for 5-star reviews.09 Oct 03:58 AM
ConstructionBoss fined $151k for misrepresenting claddingA former owner of a concrete company has been fined $151k for misrepresenting cladding.04 Oct 11:17 PM
TelecommunicationsDoes 'unlimited' really mean unlimited?Watchdog says firms offering such deals need to be clear on fine print.22 Sep 08:31 PM
EnergyFujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claimsFujitsu has been fined $310,000 for making unsubstantiated claims about its heat pumps.20 Sep 04:46 AM
