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
Banking and financeKiwibank to be sentenced in October over misleading customersSome charges related to fees or interest for 'member package' agreements.15 Jul 09:30 PM
Banking and financeEl Cheapo Cars in trouble with Commerce CommissionWatchdog says borrowers did not get information about their car loans.09 Jul 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFlaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement storeOpening date announced for replacement supermarket in affluent, growing area.04 Jul 09:24 PM
ConstructionCartel ran 'virtually uninterrupted' for nearly 20 yearsCleaner did a dirty deal, prices dropped by up to 30% after cartel arrangement broke down.01 Jul 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.01 Jul 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWatchdog delays $116m Serato deal decision for sixth time after DJ software firm tries new argumentsAre founders being denied an exit, the chance to fund other start-ups? Opponent says no.27 Jun 04:59 AM
New ZealandPyramid scheme promoter Shelly Cullen cops a record $5.9m in fines and penaltiesShelly Cullen has now been hit with a record $5.9m in fines and penalties.26 Jun 03:33 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs faces High Court action over blocking rival supermarkets openingConsumers the losers with land covenants, watchdog says.18 Jun 09:50 PM
OpinionArena Williams: Forget tax cuts, Kiwis overpay for their groceries every weekOPINION: It's not in National's DNA to limit corporate power.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCompetition head-on: NZ's biggest new Pak'nSave rising beside rival WoolworthsNewcomer makes a bold challenge, developing giant store right next door.13 Jun 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportCameron Bagrie: Major changes means it's time to slay dragonsOPINION: The scale of a monstrous problem has become clearer of late.12 Jun 04:59 PM
Banking and financePoliticians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiryInquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.12 Jun 02:33 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank faces prosecution over $7m in customer overcharging'Serious' charges come after multiple errors in Kiwibank’s manual and electronic systems.11 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandFuel prices stay high at the pump, despite dropping petrol ratesThe Commerce Commission says motorists often pay more for petrol longer than they should.10 Jun 10:30 PM
RetailFoodstuffs’ grocers vote to merge its two co-opsThe merger is still subject to Commerce Commission and High Court approval.04 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandNew World MasterChef cookwear promo labelled 'big con job', taken to Disputes TribunalThe supermarket chain ran out of free cookware, sparking outrage last year.02 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWarnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.01 Jun 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAdrian Orr shares fiery 'letter to the editor' with bank bossesThe Reserve Bank governor says criticism of bank capital rules 'needs to be called out'.28 May 05:28 AM
