Construction$1.85m deal for Carter's timber cartelCarter Holt Harvey has agreed with the Commerce Commission that it should pay a $1.85m penalty for its part in a timber price fixing cartel with a division of Fletcher Building.18 Mar 10:40 PM
BusinessMixed scorecard for NZ mobile pricesPopular plans cheaper than OECD average: regulator.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShane Jones: I'm vindicatedLabour MP Shane Jones says he feels vindicated by the Commerce Commission's decision to formally investigate allegations he has made.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ suppliers 'blackmailed'Labour MP Shane Jones uses parliamentary privilege to slam extortion and "dingo culture" of Australian supermarket chains. But Countdown head rejects claims.12 Feb 03:37 AM
TelecommunicationsVodafone pays out $270k to customersVodafone has settled a case with the Commerce Commission and paid out almost $270,000 to 11,000 customers who signed up to a mobile broadband promotion.15 Jan 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot used rival's databaseSlingshot marketers used login codes to access a Telecom database to improperly switch over customers without their consent.12 Dec 08:37 PM
TelecommunicationsGovt report on Chorus out next weekA full report on how internet price cuts will affect Chorus' ability to complete its leg of the ultra-fast broadband scheme will be released next week.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessChorus pulls back on investmentChorus' reputation and NZ's as a place to invest has been "severely tarnished", the embattled infrastructure company's chairwoman has told shareholders.10 Dec 09:35 PM
BusinessGovt unveils monopoly laws reviewThe Govt is to review legislation around the Commerce Commission following its ruling to cut wholesale copper based internet prices, Finance Minister Bill English says.09 Dec 10:50 PM
SharesChorus shares continue plungeChorus shares have continued to tumble to a new low this morning - on the back of 35.5c fall last week.01 Dec 10:10 PM
TelecommunicationsSurf's up: Broadband to get cheaperNZ can look forward to cheaper broadband or higher data caps after National was yesterday left with no mates in Parliament to support its proposal to override price cuts.28 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDBusinessErnst & Young to deliver Govt report on ChorusCommunications Minister Amy Adams has hired Ernst & Young Australia to investigate Chorus's financial position after the Commerce Commission ordered price cuts to the network operator's copper lines.15 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessChorus trailing in ultra-fast raceChorus is trailing behind other ultra-fast broadband network builders in speed tests, says TrueNet.11 Nov 04:04 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt broadband dithering fuels Chorus slumpLiam Dann asks, "Has the Government lost its mojo? It is dealing with the broadband pricing issue the way my 5-year-old removes a Band-Aid - slowly and painfully."10 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus shares get hammeredChorus shares have kept tumbling this morning, falling 10 per cent in early trading.07 Nov 09:53 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus payout questionedTelecommunications company Chorus's $95 million payout to investors is being questioned after the company's warning about its financial viability.07 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessCallPlus challenges telco law reviewInternet company CallPlus has launched court action to stop a Government review that proposes to override the Commerce Commission and directly set broadband prices.07 Nov 04:30 PM
SharesChorus shares plunge againThe Government has launched an independent probe of Chorus' financial position and its ability to deliver on nationwide ultrafast broadband contracts.06 Nov 10:00 PM
BusinessChorus shares fall furtherThe Government will tomorrow reveal more on its response to the Commerce Commission slashing broadband prices as Chorus' share price continues to tumble.06 Nov 04:35 AM
BusinessBroadband price cut 'misguided'A Chorus investor has lashed out in a personal email to the Commerce Commission's Stephen Gale and said yesterday's broadband price cut was a "misguided decision".06 Nov 01:50 AM
OpinionChris Barton: Am I bovvered?To accept the idea of being under constant observation is to accept imprisonment - ironically by the Land of the Free, writes Chris Barton.04 Nov 08:30 PM
EnergyCopper internet intervention slammedChorus would get "windfall gains" and have an incentive to "go slow" building the ultra-fast broadband network if the Govt intervenes in the copper internet market, says Vector.17 Oct 03:30 AM
AirlinesAirline body calls for landing fees regulationAn airline group says regulation of airport landing fees is too light.15 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesChch Airport 'excessive profits' criticisedChristchurch International Airport's target profits for the next two decades have been labelled "excessive" by the Commerce Commission.14 Oct 08:45 PM
BusinessSky gets competition warningThe Commerce Commission has warned Sky TV that its contracts with telcos were likely to have previously harmed competition.07 Oct 08:40 PM
