Latest from Commerce Commission

Major South Korean bank to refund Kiwi borrowers $11m
The bank was found to have breached its obligations under the CCCFA.

Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.

Watchdog appeals NZME fine
The appeal was about “protecting consumers from potentially dangerous, harmful products”.

Commerce Commission inquiry into bank profits slated to launch tomorrow
It follows calls from the National and Green parties and the Reserve Bank for an inquiry.

Market close: Auckland airport trims dividend policy, shares slump
But despite falls from some heavyweight stocks, the index closed high.

ComCom warns HSBC over home loan and overdraft contracts
The bank self-reported the breaches.

Retirement village ripoff: $100 charge to replace $5.80 washer for toilet
'Always happy to investigate any issue of alleged unfairness or inappropriate charging.'

HelloFresh faces Commerce Commission investigation
Watchdog investigates after more than 100 HelloFresh queries in past year.

Mercury Energy fined $279K for misleading customers
The company told customers they were liable for a fee when they weren't.

Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.

Big retirement village company's net profit tumbles
Giant of the sector reports in the face of falling house prices, Government scrutiny.

Editorial: Shortfall in building supplies response
Opinion: Our editorial says the Commerce Commission misread the room.

Commerce Commission house building material probe: Government responds
Fletcher Building’s 94 per cent share of NZ's wallboard market is often cited on topic.

Are retirement village stocks safe? Analyst on ComCom probe
'Level of concern amongst residents and advocates about some of the sector’s practices.'

Commerce Commission launches retirement village probe
Investigation into potential Fair Trading Act breaches - commission.

Vector stung with near $1.2m penalty for excessive power outages
The electricity lines company breached its own quality standards.

ComCom takes Bachcare to court over cancellation policy
Civil action seeking High Court declaration some terms for booking properties were unfair.

'We have to swim to Auckland': ComCom receives 50 complaints over Waiheke ferry
Waiheke Island residents said in a release they were fed up with Fullers.

Petrol prices: Where motorists pay more, and which regions have the lowest costs
Motorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country.

Fake online reviews, misleading ads among charges against TV Shop
The Commerce Commission has laid charges against The TV Shop for misleading shoppers.

Consumer NZ claims ferry operators failing to meet their obligations
Consumer watchdog says ferry operators have misled passengers about their rights.

Watchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel company
The company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.

ComCom zaps Vector sale and leaseback plan
Higher prices without service or infrastructure upgrades not good enough, watchdog says.

New app helps Kiwis compare supermarket prices
NZ company Sumfood launched FoodSpies to provide transparency on grocery costs.

ComCom eyes rebates and land covenants stifling competition in building supplies sector
Shake-up in the works to improve competition in the building supplies sector.

Winstone Wallboard ditching rebates to customers
Winstone 'surprised' commission needs a third investigation.

Watchdog names and shames ISPs outside free disputes scheme - but they bite back
Holdouts don't take the criticism lying down.

New Commerce Commission chair named
John Small will take over as chair of the Commerce Commission next week.

Strandbags fined $780k by court for misleading customers
The Australian handbag and luggage retailer advertised non-existent discounts.