A school uniform supplier says her company was asked to supply two vans to a college in order to get their business. 'Sweeteners' given to schools by suppliers ranged from scholarships to $30K worth of sports gear.

People are swapping cellphone companies for cheaper calls and fixed line for better broadband, says the Commerce Commission.

Eco-friendly labels are becoming more ubiquitous, but they may be misleading.

All Black captain Richie McCaw embodied determination in the face of adversity for a nation hit by misfortune.

A High Court decision backing the Commerce Commission may mean a move to do more manufacturing overseas, says carpet maker Godfrey Hirst.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has been fined $81,900 in the Auckland District Court this morning for misleading customers over its "$1 a day" mobile internet plan.

Outrage over the price of All Blacks jerseys was just the latest sign of how internet buying has changed the retail game, reports Karyn Scherer.