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
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
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
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
OpinionChris Barton: Copper tax debate continuesWhat's his game? Is the PM misinformed? Or deliberately spreading misinformation? Chris Barton looks at the issues on the copper tax debate.30 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Unclear delivery termsQ: I was in Freedom Furniture's Newmarket store and saw a table with an advertised price, which I decided to buy.28 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Crown trips in tangled copper webThe scandal over Chorus is not the price of copper broadband. It is how the Government and public are being manipulated by vested interests.21 Sep 11:26 PM
BusinessFake souvenir companies fined $600kA company which sold items made from the wool of non-existent "snow alpaca" is among those fined more than $600,000.13 Sep 03:25 AM
TelecommunicationsChorus and copper pricing - the debateTelecommunications Users association head Paul Brislen and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe present both sides of the internet pricing debate.12 Sep 09:40 PM
Banking and financeRegulator not investigating Phoenix ForexThe Commerce Commission said this morning it will not be investigating Auckland-based company Phoenix Forex.10 Sep 11:10 PM
OpinionChris Barton: Is the cost of broadband about to rise?There's a Machiavellian hand at work in Amy Adams plans to raise the cost of broadband for New Zealand consumers, writes Chris Barton.02 Sep 09:30 PM
