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
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
CompaniesWatchdog probes sales tacticThe Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into property investor Ron Hoy Fong.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
Retail'Nothing wrong with constant sales'Briscoes is defending its sales practices after the Commerce Commission's warning.11 May 08:38 PM
RetailMisleading sales widespread in retailConsumers are complaining sales advertising and price promotions are misleading.11 May 12:06 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWho wins in media merger rejection?COMMENT: Is democracy the winner or loser from last week's media merger decision?07 May 09:23 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanWe need to debate NZ media's futureWhat is the right form of news media ownership for our small democracy?05 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandNZME-Fairfax merger should be buriedMichael Boggs said the company is looking at its options after the merger was declined.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Commerce Commission got it wrongCommerce Commission has mistaken diversity of media owners for a diversity of views.03 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessAllan Hawkins' finance companies lose appealAllan Hawkins' finance companies lose appeal over misleading borrowers.18 Apr 12:10 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsUFB roll-out among reasons for ComCom decisionGovt's UFB programme put too many customers in play for Sky, Voda merger says ComCom.13 Apr 05:00 AM
Business150 jobs may go with stationery mergerFirst Union says the merger would not be in the public or workers' interests.12 Apr 09:25 PM
BusinessComCom probes Apple's faulty phone policyThe Commerce Commission is investigating Apple over its faulty phone replacement policy.06 Apr 11:35 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsComCom eyes issues in Spark's TeamTalk bidThe Commerce Commission is looking for any competition issues.02 Apr 11:33 PM
