PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks and Armourguard clash over future of NZ cash servicesBanks want Commerce Commission approval to jointly renegotiate terms.07 Oct 08:00 PM
BusinessASB reaches $135.6m settlement in class action dispute, ANZ fights onThe settlement concludes four years of court action against ASB.06 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airportsAirports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.06 Oct 03:40 AM
BusinessBricklayers warned over suspected cartel price-rigging conduct by Commerce CommissionThe competition watchdog said the offending likely deceived customers.05 Oct 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Stop now': Retailer made to stop selling baby car seats over safety concernsPD Mart, a discount retailer, has recall notices in place and will offer refunds. 02 Oct 11:58 PM
EnergyDry year cover: Commission backs deal to keep Huntly generators onlineGenesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.29 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expertCarolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBrewing industry: Watchdog delay puts a cork in Kegstar’s bid to buy Konvoy kegsKeg company says no risk to competition if it takes over embattled rival.28 Sep 10:14 PM
PropertyCommerce Commission v Harcourts in Christchurch, cartel allegedConduct was 'damaging' because they have a big share of the local market: commission.23 Sep 12:34 AM
CompaniesCommerce Act overhaul to quash 'killer acquisitions' and predatory pricing Will changes enhance competition in the economy?15 Sep 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Highly careless': Judge blasts importer after toy cars pose choking risk to young kidsHundreds of the colourful cars may still be in circulation despite a nationwide recall.15 Sep 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailVisa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge banOfficials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.10 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyTranspower to spend $1.1b on Cook Strait link upgrade The power grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission for approval.09 Sep 02:37 AM
BusinessCityFitness taken to court over allegedly misleading membership pricesAdvertised membership prices allegedly didn't include a compulsory 3% "transaction fee".08 Sep 09:21 PM
CrimeConstruction cartel: Secret Auckland company admits bid corruptionThe admission of guilt comes eight months after co-defendant MaxBuild was sentenced. 02 Sep 09:19 PM
AirlinesJetstar fined $2.25m for misleading customers about compensationThe airline misled some travellers about their refund rights after cancelled flights.31 Aug 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too lowOPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.31 Aug 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Govt's unrealistic supermarket goals miss the markOPINION: Finance Minister wants more supermarket firms operating, to help lower prices.29 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhy insurance prices keep rising faster than inflationCanterbury and Wellington homeowners are being hit harder than Auckland.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorticulture leaders gather to discuss sector's challenges'If there’s one word that sums up the past year in NZ horticulture, it’s resilience.'27 Aug 03:34 AM
RetailWillis reveals plans to speed up supermarket consent processThe Government is still considering whether to force companies to sell their assets.27 Aug 01:47 AM
BusinessAre Aussie insurers ripping us off? Call made for more transparency over premiumsConsumer NZ wants the Financial Markets Authority and Commerce Commission to get involved.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConcern Ticketek acquisition of Eventfinda may increase prices for consumersThe two companies say the deal will make it easier for people to buy tickets.26 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessComCom takes Westpac to task over loan and interest rate information breachesWestpac says it self-reported the historical issue and has admitted breaches.24 Aug 10:22 PM
Banking and financeBanking competition inquiry: MPs struggle to identify silver bullet solutionsMajor work on loosening capital rules and part-privatising Kiwibank already under way. 22 Aug 01:52 AM
Energy$193m push: Transpower's plan to meet rising power demand in South IslandTranspower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata. 20 Aug 03:46 AM
EnergyLevelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity marketThe Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.18 Aug 11:28 PM
Business 'We're losing money on butter products': Grocery boss responds to rising dairy pricesThe Foodstuffs CEO pushed back at the Finance Minister's threat of structural separation.18 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessKmart warned over greenwashing cotton claims, walks back product source wording Kmart has removed its '100% sustainably sourced cotton' claim from its website.13 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandClaims of aggression, unjust fee hikes: Stallholders hit out at Auckland Night MarketsAuckland Night Markets owners said they strongly refuted all the allegations. 10 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirports tell Government to stop interfering Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.08 Aug 02:47 AM
Business'Nothing has really changed': Kiwis still paying more for groceries than OECD averageThe Grocery Action Group says Kiwis are seeing big rises in food prices at supermarkets.06 Aug 11:52 PM
LifestyleBoutique shoppers hit by scammers in elaborate dropshipping schemeThe Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores. 06 Aug 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrewing industry shake-up: Watchdog says four key issues in Kegstar-Konvoy mergerKeg company Kegstar hopes to take over embattled Konvoy. There are four key issues.05 Aug 05:00 AM
