New ZealandShell in court over misleading ad claimsOil giant Shell misled consumers by claiming its fuel was able to take drivers further, the Commerce Commission says.16 Aug 07:04 AM
Personal FinanceSuccess will be more investment outside property - BotherwayThe man overseeing the creation of a new integrated financial markets regulator hopes, it will help shift savings tied up in housing somewhere else.16 Aug 02:00 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Positive focus to create jobs better than benefit-bashing10 Aug 09:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsTelstraClear no competition for Telecom in backhaul, says regulatorThe Commerce Commission says TelstraClear provides no meaningful competition for Telecom in the wholesale backhaul market.06 Aug 12:00 AM
TelecommunicationsRegulation to pave way for cheaper callsA drop in retail prices will come only through increased competition between the major players.04 Aug 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNo 'big bang' on mobile rates says analystGovernment regulation of mobile phone rates won't automatically mean cheaper calling, a telecommunications analyst says.04 Aug 01:00 AM
TelecommunicationsNZ to regulate mobile phone ratesMobile phone call termination rates will be regulated, says Telecommunications Minister Steven Joyce.03 Aug 11:50 PM
Small BusinessPhysios warned over alleged price-fixing bidThe Society of Physiotherapists has been warned by the Commerce Commission over a letter it says may have been a bid to fix prices.02 Aug 11:30 PM
Interest rates<i>Inside Money</i>: Why we need a better loan shark netLending to the destitute and desperate is a risky business - for both parties - but what sort of profit margins does the average loan shark achieve?27 Jul 09:30 PM
CrimeCommission warns of credit card scamThe Commerce Commission is warning New Zealanders not to be taken in by a new phone scam offering a refund for credit card overcharges.23 Jul 02:15 AM
Official Cash RateComplex process aims to give ING investors 95 per cent of their money back21 Jul 04:00 PM
BusinessCommission urges caution over holiday vouchersThe Commerce Commission has warned people to be careful when being offered holiday vouchers by telemarketers.18 Jul 11:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom pays out $1.6m in Commerce Commission settlementTelecom has reach a settlement with the Commerce Commission over its wholesale loyalty offers and will pay out $1.6m to its competitors Vodafone and Orcon.08 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandFury at 'fire safe' labels after pyjama blazesFirefighters have warned of the dangers of "fire safe" clothing labels following the deaths of two men.03 Jul 04:00 PM
Personal Finance<i>Stock takes</i>: Return of the kingRon Brierly is rumoured to be making a trip to NZ01 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessWarning over bogus GST, ETS price hikesBusinesses have been warned not to mislead consumers when they say the ETS or GST hike is behind price rises.29 Jun 10:30 PM
Official Cash Rate<i>Inside Money: </i>ANZ opens wallet once more for closureIs this the bitter end of the famous frozen funds fracas?22 Jun 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateInvestors win $45m fair trading payoutInvestors who felt misled by ANZ and ING over two funds have won a record payout of $45m in a Commerce Commission brokered, out-of-court settlement.22 Jun 04:00 PM
Official Cash Rate$45m ANZ settlement a landmarkThe Commerce Commission has reached a record $45 million settlement with ANZ over the promotion of ING's diversified yield and regular income funds.22 Jun 07:03 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateANZ to pay out $45m over INGThe Commerce Commission has reached a record $45 million settlement with ANZ New Zealand over the promotion of ING's diversified yield and regular income funds.22 Jun 02:30 AM
RetailOnline stores fall foul of tobacco lawThe Foodtown and Woolworths supermarket chains will remove "light" and "mild" from cigarette adverts on their online shopping websites.21 Jun 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom to refund 1300 customers for misleading advertThe Commerce Commission has has ordered Telecom to refund customers over a Fair Trading Act breach.17 Jun 10:16 PM
TelecommunicationsRegulate mobile rates - Commerce Commission tells ministerThe Commerce Commission has formally asked that mobile termination rates be regulated to promote better competition.15 Jun 11:50 PM