EnergyContact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for ManawaContact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.10 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backsideOPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopolyOPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.06 Sep 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket playerOPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessFive things households should know about the first annual grocery reportShoppers are paying more for less and specials are confusing.04 Sep 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConsumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price painWhile the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.04 Sep 06:28 AM
BusinessSupermarket sector has no meaningful competition, Commerce Commission saysThe watchdog has released its first annual report on the state of the grocery sector.03 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank-switching among mortgage holders hits record highThe Commerce Commission believes banks could still make it cheaper for customers to leave.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHigher wage costs eat into Woolworths NZ resultThe New Zealand arm's earnings before interest and tax fell by 56.5%.28 Aug 03:00 AM
Banking and financeTSB fined $2.47m for charging ‘unreasonable’ feesThe Commerce Commission took legal action after TSB self-reported the issue.27 Aug 05:07 AM
BusinessDairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from IndiaDairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.25 Aug 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher will fight regulator over Gib rebatesRegulator accuses Winstone Wallboards unit of breaching Commerce Act.22 Aug 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank CEO open to foreign investment; says bank might need more capital soonThe bank might need more capital in a few years' time if it keeps growing quickly.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The Big Four banks' oligopoly saved from radical reformOPINION: 'Every day Kiwis are ripped off by the Big Banks.'21 Aug 02:51 AM
Banking and financeNicola Willis responds to report calling for stronger Kiwibank, open banking'Disruptive maverick' needed for the sake of consumers, watchdog says.19 Aug 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConsumer NZ says ComCom's supermarket recommendations don’t go far enoughThe consumer rights agency says too much onus is put on shoppers to take action.16 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandCommerce Commission supermarket pricing recommendations 'not going far enough'Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.Watch16 Aug 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Supermarket pricing errors costing Kiwis millions each year“Consumers should be able to trust that the price advertised is what they will pay."15 Aug 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNicola Willis open to making RBNZ ease bank capital rulesThe Finance Minister is also seeking advice on a de facto 'bank tax'.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower price spikes: Government calls for energy dataAssociate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.08 Aug 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOpinion: Time to tighten NZ competition law amid Foodstuffs merger debateEconomist's century-old theory criticised in debate over supermarket consolidation.08 Aug 05:00 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenantsFoodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.08 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The curious case of competition law and FoodstuffsOpinion: Imagine if every major company was neatly divided between our major islands.07 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeComCom to consult Australian regulators on impact of ANZ bond probeMonopoly Watch director Tex Edwards calls for ComCom to delay its final banking report.01 Aug 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopolyOPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovernment drops further hints it's open to selling KiwibankThe Kiwibank board has been asked to come up with ideas to grow the bank.25 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionSupermarkets: Foodstuffs merger should not go ahead, say expertsOPINION: The proposal to merge Foodstuffs North Island and South Island shouldn't happen.24 Jul 11:53 PM
Banking and finance$250m in savings if tap-and-go fees regulated, says watchdogThe regulator says $1 billion a year is spent on PayWave, online credit card fees.22 Jul 09:59 PM
CompaniesChorus intervention will save public $250m over four years, ComCom saysThe decision would impact the prices consumers pay for fibre.17 Jul 10:41 PM
BusinessClose eye needed on potential petrol price gouging - Consumer NZMany motorists say they are paying more for fuel than their neighbouring towns.17 Jul 08:19 AM
New ZealandTrial date set in NZ’s first cartel prosecutionThey are charged with rigging bids for publicly funded projects.16 Jul 10:06 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport charges too high - Commerce CommissionRegulator says airport on track for $200m excess profit.16 Jul 09:01 PM
