BDBDBusinessBankrupt loan shark handed hefty fineA bankrupt loan shark who charged interest on loans of as much as 1,738 per cent, has been fined for breaches of consumer credit law.28 Jun 04:00 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsTelco watchdog taking 'extreme' positions on regulationNew Zealand is gaining an international reputation for "extreme" and unpredictable regulation by the Commerce Commission, says Andrew Bascand. 15 Jun 02:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesQuickflix backs new regulatorQuickflix says an independent regulator would be a better option than the Commerce Commission.17 May 04:00 AM
BDBDBusinessSky shares slump on news of commission probeThe Commerce Commission has approved Sky’s Igloo venture with Television New Zealand but launched a probe into Sky's content contracts with internet service providers16 May 01:30 AM
Small BusinessCommerce Commission wants more power to make traders toe lineThe Commerce Commission wants more power to demand compulsory interviews on fair trading cases.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchools demand backhandersA 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.14 Apr 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsMobile phone users switch for cheaper callsPeople are swapping cellphone companies for cheaper calls and fixed line for better broadband, says the Commerce Commission. 11 Apr 10:45 PM
Media and marketingGovernment supports Sky's 'market' solution to internet TV concerns21 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSeparate regulation of broadcasters, telcos 'antiquated', says MediaWorks boss21 Feb 12:30 AM
BusinessMisleading product labels are being whitewashed 'green'Eco-friendly labels are becoming more ubiquitous, but they may be misleading.28 Jan 04:30 PM