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
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
