New ZealandWelfare review to consider unemployment insuranceThe govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.14 Apr 01:00 AM
EconomyOne plus one - does it add up to higher prices?In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.11 Apr 03:45 PM
Personal FinanceBill aims to see investors benefit from regulator actionLabour MP Lianne Dalziel has drafted a bill to ensure investors benefit from action taken by regulators against investment companies. 18 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi with a chequered past wants football clubThe Kiwi who says he wants to buy an English football club has a criminal record and a string of failed companies.27 Feb 03:00 PM
BDBDBusinessCommerce Commission prepares for M & A surgeThe Commerce Commission is preparing for an inflow of merger applications this year.23 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMob awaits Bryers' sentencingBlue Chip investors are vowing an angry mob will turn up to court for the sentencing of property company co-founder Mark Bryers.23 Feb 03:00 PM
TelecommunicationsRegulate telcos or users will suffer, say lobbyistsA lobby group says mobile customers will pay if the telecommunications industry is not regulated.22 Feb 03:00 PM
TelecommunicationsMobile phone regulation rejected by commissionThe Commerce Commission, in a split decision, has rejected regulation as a means to reduce the costs of mobile phone calls.21 Feb 10:00 PM
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
