AirlinesConsumer NZ ramps up Jetstar lobbyAustralian consumer advocacy group Choice is on board to campaign against Jetstar’s “opt-out” booking service.13 Jul 12:39 AM
BDBDEnergyZ's Chevron acquisition could be cleared by DecemberThe Commerce Commission has indicated a timeframe on when it expects to make a decision the acquisition.10 Jul 01:56 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsPrice hikes unlikely after broadband decisionBroadband users are unlikely to see any immediate changes to their monthly bills after the announcement of a new wholesale pricing decision.01 Jul 10:45 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus pricing left unchanged, no backdatingThe Commerce Commission has released a decision on broadband internet pricing - largely leaving planned wholesale price hikes unchanged.01 Jul 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsDay of reckoning over ChorusThe price of broadband and Chorus shares could be on the move today as the Commerce Commission releases an updated draft decision on wholesale line charges.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeASB does deal with FMA over sales practicesThe way ASB sells its term funds and interest rate swaps will be independently reviewed after the bank reached a settlement with the Financial Markets Authority.22 Jun 12:10 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: IPO puts spotlight on Aussie dairy sectorTrust set-up raises issue of whether farmer shareholder and external investor interests in Fonterra are fully aligned.29 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ singled out over rate swapsANZ has been singled out by the Commerce Commission for its misleading behaviour over interest rate swaps.28 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessANZ's rate swap breachANZ breached the Fair Trading Act for misleadingly representing interest rate swaps to some customers.27 May 10:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesCHC Airport still targets excessive returns: ComComChristchurch International Airport is still targeting excessive returns, the Commerce Commission says.21 May 10:43 PM
AirlinesJetstar: Not alone in 'opt-out' pricingJetstar say they are not alone in using an “opt-out” pricing regime on their booking website after the company came under fire from Consumer New Zealand.20 May 06:10 AM
AirlinesLobbying Jetstar over pricingConsumer NZ has launched a campaign calling for the public to lobby Jetstar over its opt out pricing regime.20 May 02:24 AM
LifestyleSunbeds fail safety checksUndercover surveillance of tanning salons has found nearly half failed to implement key safety checks, a new study shows.07 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessANZ most aggressive rural rate swaps: ComComANZ Bank New Zealand, the country's biggest lender, was the most aggressive in pitching interest rate swaps to farmers, the Commerce Commission says.07 May 02:49 AM
AirlinesJetstar in 'opt out' pricing probeJetstar is under investigation by the Commerce Commission over its use of "opt-out pricing" on the airline's website.20 Apr 11:20 PM
RetailOnline toy retailer inquiry continuesThe Commerce Commission's inquiry into an online toy and baby products retailer - accused of taking customers' money and failing to deliver - continues.07 Apr 06:11 AM
BDBDConstructionFletcher performance shows building products not all plain sailing as Carter mulls IPO07 Apr 04:24 AM
New ZealandWarning on web shops after gripesA New Zealand-based online clothing store has come under fire from users who claim the products are poor quality, often the wrong size, and take too long to ship.03 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus terms to be reviewedThe Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies.01 Apr 04:00 PM
RetailOnline toy retailer investigatedAn Auckland-based online toy seller is being investigated by the Commerce Commission after failing to deliver orders to customers on both sides of the Tasman.18 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ flyers sought for cartel lawsuitPassengers who flew across the Pacific during the last 15 years are being urged to apply for funds from a price fixing class action against airlines, including Air NZ.16 Mar 09:50 PM
ManufacturingBaby formula: Mums on warpathSix complaints have been made to the Commerce Commission since its preliminary decision to allow infant formula companies to restrict their advertising.09 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Insurance company's sales tactics shockingYOUI debited $592 from my Visa card even though I’d cancelled policy, writes Diana Clement.06 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ warned over insurance salesAir New Zealand has been issued with a formal warning by the Commerce Commission and will stop pre-selecting travel insurance for passengers buying tickets online.05 Mar 11:15 PM
TelecommunicationsHolly Ryan: Spark swipe reignites price rowSpark yesterday reignited the copper pricing debate, hitting out at the Commerce Commission and Chorus after the commission set its draft price.24 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBank settlements top $24mA probe into how three banks marketed interest rate swaps to farmers will see up to $24.2 million go back to rural customers and their communities, with Westpac following ANZ and ASB and settling with the Commerce Commission.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionHamish Fletcher: Out-of-court deals feel like a cop-outOut-of-court settlements may be cheaper, quicker and more certain than seeing a case through - but they can often feel like a cop-out.17 Feb 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone price hike 'shaky ground'Vodafone is on "shaky ground" in raising its fibre internet prices along with copper-line broadband charges, says InternetNZ.07 Jan 12:16 AM
