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
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
