TelecommunicationsTruckie: 'Unlimited' phone plan untrueMike Oliver pays to talk for as long as he likes. Turns out, he can't.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceRise in complaints about high interest lendersComplaints about irresponsible lending have risen in the last year.12 Sep 10:54 PM
CompaniesVodafone eyeing NZX listing: reportPossible IPO comes during a lacklustre year for listings on our local stock exchange.07 Sep 09:28 PM
BDBDBusinessVero's Tower takeover appeal to be heardThe Commerce Commission says the appeal will be heard in January next year.04 Sep 08:39 PM
BDBDBusinessComCom to tighten rules on electricity, gasThe Commerce Commission looking at tightening rules for electricity and gas companies.29 Aug 11:11 PM
BusinessACCC takes action against ticket reseller ViagogoThe Australian watchdog announces prosecution, investigation ongoing in New Zealand.28 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandMobile truck shop fined $126,000Another mobile truck shop operator has been fined after Commerce Commission crackdown17 Aug 11:27 PM
BusinessPain drugs may breach Fair Trading ActSome Voltaren, Panadol and Maxiclear products may breach the Fair Trading Act.16 Aug 12:54 AM
BusinessWatery chicken leads to Com Com complaintThe amount of liquid in Countdown chicken has sparked a Commerce Commission complaint.14 Aug 07:56 PM
BusinessHamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixingHamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing08 Aug 10:41 PM
BusinessHamilton Ray White branch fined $1m for price fixingHamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing.08 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandAirport duty-free buys under scrutinyLess than a third of items tested were cheaper duty-free.07 Aug 05:29 AM
OpinionLiam DannKnock-backs raise fears of harder lineCOMMENT: Is the Commerce Commission taking a tougher line on mergers?26 Jul 02:57 AM
BusinessTower considers capital raising after merger rejectionThe Commerce Commission has declined a proposed merger between Tower and Vero.26 Jul 01:33 AM
TelecommunicationsKiwis favour cellphones over landlinesLast year was the first time we'd talked more on our cellphones than landlines.24 Jul 04:02 AM
BusinessShop sold thousands of unsafe kids' toys123 Mart was selling toys with small parts that could cause children to choke.17 Jul 09:51 PM
EnergyWhy Vector is not paying back what it overcharged youVector is refusing to pay back $13.9 million to Aucklanders after overcharging them.15 Jul 08:26 PM
RetailWarning: Don't buy into 'gifting circles'Women are asked to pay $7000 in return for empowerment, wisdom and sisterhood.14 Jul 09:22 PM
BusinessTwo truck shops fined $250kTwo mobile traders have been ordered to pay over $250,000 for breaching trading laws.12 Jul 04:25 AM
InvestmentCalls for real estate industry inquiryLabour has called for a Parliamentary-level inquiry into the real estate industry.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyVector overcharged Aucklanders $13.9mVector is to repay $13.9m to Aucklanders who paid too much for their electricity.07 Jul 10:00 PM
RetailToothpick crossbows illegal in NZ - ComComToothpick crossbows are illegal in New Zealand the Commerce Commission said.03 Jul 03:21 AM
BDBDRetailGovt approves watchdog 'market studies'The Commerce Commission will get power to conduct proactive industry 'market studies'.26 Jun 10:34 PM
BusinessVodafone Sky TV appeal drop 'mutual'Sky TV chief executive John Fellet says dropping a merger appeal was the right choice.26 Jun 03:07 AM
TelecommunicationsBroadband prices down $4 a monthKiwis are paying about $4 a month less for their broadband than they were a year ago20 Jun 09:39 PM
New ZealandPreschool fined $254K for funding claimsA Montessori preschool has been fined $254,000 for misleading parents about funding.08 Jun 01:24 AM
CompaniesWatchdog probes sales tacticThe Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into property investor Ron Hoy Fong.26 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsGame of Phones: The clash of NZ's telcosThe battle between Spark and Vodafone to lead the mobile market has never been closer.26 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingMedia companies appeal merger decisionNZME and Fairfax are appealing the Commerce Commission's decision to block the merger.25 May 09:01 PM
BusinessFirm fined $194k for alpaca wool claimCompany fined $194,000 for claiming duvets were pure alpaca wool or cashmere.23 May 04:28 AM
Business$520k fine for 'NZ-made' pollenThe bee pollen sold by a health supplement company was actually produced in China.18 May 10:53 PM
BDBDBusinessSky TV, Vodafone outline appeal planSky TV and Vodafone have detailed the terms of their appeal to the Commerce Commission.17 May 10:20 PM
BusinessFlorists say prices rising after mergerThe Commerce Commission is investigating a merger between two flower auction houses.12 May 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanTechnology giants eat media's cashCOMMENT: Politicians must follow overseas and curb Google and Facebook.12 May 05:00 PM
