New Zealand'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington WaterSimon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.28 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitorWillis aims to incentivise local and international players to enter the market.27 Mar 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWill Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.27 Mar 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Amy’ says possible telco price deregulation would drive her ‘dumb phone’ parents to tearsA telco user group also warns the move could cause a return to paying per text message.26 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailComCom’s $1m spend fighting Foodstuffs’ merger effortLegal costs will continue to rise as the case is being appealed in the High Court.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1bThe price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.25 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTicket law reform urged as festivals leave fans $2.4m out of pocketJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer cancellations show regulations fail to protect punters.24 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for AucklandersOPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.24 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderNZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald ownerNZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.21 Mar 01:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from withinOPINION: An international brand is not the hero – local, NZ-owned competition is.18 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4mOne ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'. 17 Mar 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCard payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge banDeadline day in push to lower fees.17 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updatesConsumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.16 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErnie Newman: Nicola Willis has the power to regulate supermarkets but will she?OPINION: If not, consumers may need to rely on a class action.12 Mar 10:50 PM
Business‘Unacceptable’: HelloFresh charged over misleading conduct in NZThe issue involved reactivating subscriptions without clear consent.10 Mar 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: How the Reserve Bank can get back on trackThe next governor should focus on traditional central banking roles.07 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sectorLuxon assures the conflict has been managed well. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMusic event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refundThe Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed. 07 Mar 06:29 AM
BusinessPak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricingIt's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.04 Mar 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConsumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenanceConsumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.25 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest marginsThe Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.24 Feb 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?24 Feb 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustrationPeople are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.20 Feb 07:03 PM
RetailLook Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricingLook Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.19 Feb 04:27 AM
BusinessFletcher Building's half-year loss climbs to $134mIntense competitive forces, slowing of demand influence result.18 Feb 08:05 PM
Companies‘Let’s do a deal': Government invites new entrants to disrupt supermarket sectorNicola Willis happy to give disruptors VIP treatment.13 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandWhy Lotto is selling Instant Kiwi tickets with no chance of winning the big prizeConsumers have said they had no idea about the change.07 Feb 04:00 AM
BDBDEnergyComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeoverThe regulator is worried about market concentration.06 Feb 01:25 AM
BusinessBed, Bath & Beyond fined $230,000 for ‘record number of unsafe products’The retailer sold over 27,000 products that didn’t comply with safety requirements.03 Feb 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLegislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.23 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeHow a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.18 Dec 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCredit card surcharges: Watchdog says fee cap will save shoppers millionsVisa and Mastercard push back.17 Dec 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for nowOPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.10 Dec 06:16 PM
