Banks blame red tape for behind the ball on innovation
Reserve Bank says leaving banks to their own devices hasn't worked.
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Foodstuffs to appeal ComCom merger decision
The merger was denied last month by the Commerce Commission.
Ernie Newman: Why NZ's banks resist open banking - a call for change
OPINION: Calls for stricter deadlines to boost competition and benefit consumers.
Are tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks so
Debate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.
Lender who charged customers up to 182.5% in interest fined $200k
The lender's high-cost loans breached the CCCFA.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
Revealed: Who will pay what to insure your savings
Nicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.
Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
Commerce Commission taking legal action over GIB customer rebates
New Zealand's only wallboard manufacturer is estimated to have a giant 94% market share.
‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
The watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.
Billion-dollar company founder resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal history
Victims of Chris Ashenden’s property deals never received full court-ordered reparations.
Dick Smith warned over alleged misleading subscription charges
Consumers were charged up to $149 for a subscription they didn't agree to sign up for.
Commerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco tax
Starlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.
'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politicians
Antonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.
Editorial: Time to keep a close eye on bank rates
OPINION: Interest rates are falling for borrowers and savers.
ASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decision
Banks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.
Why the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High Court
ANALYSIS: An odds-on chance Foodstuffs takes the ComCom's merger refusal to court.
Foodstuffs merger proposal rejected
Supermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.
New price control measures coming for the grocery sector
The ComCom's promise of more grocery regulation and the road to price controls.
Guilty plea in cartel case welcomed by Commerce Commission
Half the defendants in alleged construction cartel plead guilty.
Flight delayed or cancelled? Here's what you can demand from an airline
Jetstar has been accused of misleading travellers about their rights. What can you demand?
Rich: The meaning of wealth in New Zealand
Commerce commissioner Andrew Bayly laments 'extraordinary attitudes to wealth' in NZ. Video / RNZ
Jetstar facing charges for allegedly misleading customers
The airline allegedly made misleading statements about consumers' rights in aviation law.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBD
A new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.
Contact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for Manawa
Contact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.
Opinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backside
OPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.
Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.
Editorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket player
OPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.
Five things households should know about the first annual grocery report
Shoppers are paying more for less and specials are confusing.
Consumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price pain
While the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.
Supermarket sector has no meaningful competition, Commerce Commission says
The watchdog has released its first annual report on the state of the grocery sector.
Bank-switching among mortgage holders hits record high
The Commerce Commission believes banks could still make it cheaper for customers to leave.
Higher wage costs eat into Woolworths NZ result
The New Zealand arm's earnings before interest and tax fell by 56.5%.
TSB fined $2.47m for charging ‘unreasonable’ fees
The Commerce Commission took legal action after TSB self-reported the issue.
