AirlinesCommission abused rules, court saysThe Commerce Commission is seeking clarification of its powers after a judge ruled it had abused gagging orders while investigating alleged collusion between Air New Zealand and other airlines.02 Feb 03:00 PM
EconomyCriminalise cartels, says new Govt reportA report <a href="http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/70683/Cartel-Criminalisation.pdf" target="_blank">out today</a> proposes criminalising cartels, with jail sentences as long as seven years.26 Jan 11:30 PM
EnergyPushy peddlers on the riseEven some big businesses employ door-to-door salesmen, but they can carry a stigma.23 Jan 10:01 PM
TelecommunicationsCut-throat competition pushes Fair Trading Act to the limit for telcos12 Jan 03:45 AM
RetailTelecom warned after another Fair Trading breachTelecom admits misleading more than 130,000 of its broadband customers, the eighth time its been in trouble over the Fair Trading Act since 2003.11 Jan 09:44 PM
Small BusinessCredit card surcharge net widensBuying a bunch of flowers, parking a car and paying bills or fines by credit card could all result in customers having to pay new surcharges.11 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandFlight Centre warned over false adverts, hidden feesFlight Centre's "Fly for free" promotion breached the Fair Trading Act by offering deals that didn't exist and tickets that weren't available.22 Dec 12:01 AM
BDBDEnergyBrownlee delivers major electricity market shake-upEnergy Minister Gerry Brownlee says a big energy company shake-up is designed to give more power to consumers. 09 Dec 01:30 AM
EnergyPower company shake up announced by GovtThe Government has unveiled a shake up of the state owned power companies in an attempt to get more competition into the electricity sector.09 Dec 12:15 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom hit with $500,000 penaltyAn industry watchdog says there are positive signs Telecom is trying to change its behaviour, despite its $500,000 fine yesterday.07 Dec 03:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom fined $500,000 for misleading broadband adsThe Commerce Commission has made an example of Telecom.07 Dec 12:30 AM
Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Cellphone newcomer playing a waiting gameAnyone waiting for cellular network newcomer 2degrees to add on-account services to the prepaid plans it launched at the start of August shouldn't hold their breath.05 Dec 03:00 PM
