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
Official Cash RateTransparency call from aggrieved ANZ-ING investorsA group supporting investors in ING's frozen funds has called for more transparency around the settlement of claims against ANZ.24 Nov 11:00 PM
EnergyContact, TrustPower warned over bid-rigging attemptContact Energy and TrustPower have been given formal warnings over a 2002 bid-rigging attempt during negotiations over buying a power station.23 Nov 09:30 PM
Technology<i>Adam Gifford:</i> Real competition rings changesDetermined newcomer 2Degrees forces the big two telcos to seriously court Kiwi consumers.17 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateTranspower eyes $200m bond issue in early 2010Transpower is contemplating a domestic bond issue of around $200m early next year as it gears up for $5 billion of capital expenditure on national grid upgrades over the next decade.05 Nov 10:30 PM
Personal FinanceFirms facing court action linked to key adviserA finance company that received investment advice from a Commerce Commission member is facing legal action over the investments it recommended.02 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsTelecom cries foul over rural levy changesTelecom is crying foul over the government's proposed changes to the levy put in place to protect rural customers when the carrier was privatised in the 1990s, saying it will lead to less investment in outlying areas.01 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Scurrilous tactics' used to market water filtersDoor-to-door salespeople have allegedly been selling water filtration systems by telling people their tap water comes from a sewage treatment plant.22 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDEnergyTrustPower fined for misleading customer adviceElectricity company TrustPower has been fined $17,000 for failing to give customers adequate information about low user tariff options.15 Oct 11:30 PM
TelecommunicationsCourt finds against Telecom over high-speed data pricingThe High Court has found today that Telecom leveraged its position to charge competitors disproportionately high prices for access to its network.13 Oct 11:20 PM
