BusinessSupermarkets face criminal charges over alleged inaccurate pricing, specialsThe charges should be a wake-up call about pricing accuracy, the watchdog says.10 Dec 01:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competitionChristopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’09 Dec 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCompetition shake-up: 'Ambitious' reviews of Commerce Act, ComComGovernment to crack down on 'creeping acquisitions'.04 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessValocity to change valuation system after ComCom investigates complaintsConcern business was removing the ability of valuers to compete, consumers paying more.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyComCom calls out Contact, Nova for marketing ployThe commission has called out Contact and Nova over their GST-exclusive pricing.02 Dec 09:13 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank fined $1.5 million for breaching Fair Trading ActThe bank identified and self-reported the issues to the commission at the time.27 Nov 03:20 AM
New ZealandRogue Auckland taxi driver charges customer twice during 3km journeyThe tourist was charged a 'card activation fee' of almost $200 before the 3km ride began.26 Nov 08:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: 'Turf protection' - why Foodstuffs' merger appeal must failOPINION: NZ shoppers paying some of the highest prices on the planet for food. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessNZ consumers face 5% increase in power pricesFrom April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.21 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks blame red tape for behind the ball on innovationReserve Bank says leaving banks to their own devices hasn't worked.19 Nov 05:16 PM
BusinessFoodstuffs to appeal ComCom merger decisionThe merger was denied last month by the Commerce Commission.18 Nov 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErnie Newman: Why NZ's banks resist open banking - a call for changeOPINION: Calls for stricter deadlines to boost competition and benefit consumers.17 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAre tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks soDebate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.13 Nov 04:46 AM
BusinessLender who charged customers up to 182.5% in interest fined $200kThe lender's high-cost loans breached the CCCFA.12 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton storeThe store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.09 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: Who will pay what to insure your savingsNicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.08 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probePush for Government inquiry meets roadblock04 Nov 09:22 PM
BusinessCommerce Commission taking legal action over GIB customer rebatesNew Zealand's only wallboard manufacturer is estimated to have a giant 94% market share.31 Oct 08:48 PM
Business‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ pricesThe watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.30 Oct 10:03 PM
BusinessBillion-dollar company founder resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal historyVictims of Chris Ashenden’s property deals never received full court-ordered reparations.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDick Smith warned over alleged misleading subscription chargesConsumers were charged up to $149 for a subscription they didn't agree to sign up for.28 Oct 11:26 PM
BusinessCommerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco taxStarlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.23 Oct 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politiciansAntonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.23 Oct 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to keep a close eye on bank ratesOPINION: Interest rates are falling for borrowers and savers.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhy the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High CourtANALYSIS: An odds-on chance Foodstuffs takes the ComCom's merger refusal to court.01 Oct 02:42 AM
RetailFoodstuffs merger proposal rejectedSupermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.30 Sep 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew price control measures coming for the grocery sectorThe ComCom's promise of more grocery regulation and the road to price controls.25 Sep 09:50 PM
ConstructionGuilty plea in cartel case welcomed by Commerce CommissionHalf the defendants in alleged construction cartel plead guilty.19 Sep 05:06 AM
TravelFlight delayed or cancelled? Here's what you can demand from an airlineJetstar has been accused of misleading travellers about their rights. What can you demand?18 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandRich: The meaning of wealth in New ZealandCommerce commissioner Andrew Bayly laments 'extraordinary attitudes to wealth' in NZ. Video / RNZWatch17 Sep 10:42 PM
AirlinesJetstar facing charges for allegedly misleading customersThe airline allegedly made misleading statements about consumers' rights in aviation law.17 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandWaikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBDA new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.13 Sep 02:22 AM
EnergyContact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for ManawaContact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.10 Sep 08:50 PM