PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
RetailConsumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concernsConsumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessSupermarket giant warned for ‘likely’ breaking grocery competition lawFoodstuffs North Island allegedly acted in ways that were uncooperative and unreasonable.01 Jul 09:06 PM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banksLawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process. 26 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarketsMisleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.25 Jun 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law changeBanks are to benefit from the controversial decision.24 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in finesThe maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Matariki has become one of NZ's most meaningful public holidaysMatariki falls on Friday, June 20, with events throughout the weekend.16 Jun 03:37 AM
BusinessLender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan communityThe woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees. 12 Jun 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promisedFirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.12 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be? 11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refundPLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.10 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandNew self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high pricesThe Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.09 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for householdsHousehold gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.07 Jun 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competitionOPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why more Kiwis are taking a punt on Wall StPlus: Auckland Airport and Spark are back in favour with analysts at Morningstar.05 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessWatchdog assessing complaints after Woolies' false Milkrun ad pricingCommerce Commission receives multiple inquiries over Facebook ads for delivery service.05 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSupermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry playersOne says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.05 Jun 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: New Zealand’s real economic problem: Too little capital, not too much profitOpinion: The economy faces a worsening capital problem, undercapitalised for 50 years.04 Jun 09:00 PM
RetailComCom threatens regulatory crackdown on supermarketsConsumer NZ doesn't have faith that operators in the sector will make changes voluntarily.04 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessWoolworths apologises for false pricing, blames 'human error' for cheap butterButter was being advertised at $5.50 but actually cost $9.55 on the company's app.03 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareHealthcare turf war: The tussle for public funds in the business of general practiceFamily practice funding feud: a fight for public money.31 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".30 May 04:45 AM
BusinessUsed car dealer ordered to pay hundreds of thousands after key loan info missingWellington firm El Cheapo Cars was sentenced in the Porirua District Court. 28 May 04:14 AM
BusinessMajor bank ends Airpoints credit card rewardsState-owned Kiwibank said costs and regulations had increased, making it unviable.28 May 12:04 AM
Business3G shutdown: $1000 upgrade needed to keep automatic gate workingAn array of household devices may stop working when the 3G network is replaced. 27 May 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBenno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issuesOPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.21 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b projectSome works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rulesThe minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.13 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competitionEighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.10 May 05:00 PM
BusinessHomeowner blindsided as daily power charges increase 600%Marlborough Lines says remote properties can’t access low-user plans.09 May 04:42 AM
