New ZealandFears many sport clubs don’t realise they’re about to be dissolvedMany codes, including rugby, netball and cricket, still have low sign-up rates.06 Jan 12:53 AM
PremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The miller, the greyhound and the sledgehammerOPINION: Greyhound clubs are not guaranteed compensation, only that it be ‘considered’.10 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandConsumer NZ's 'Yeah Nah' awards expose products that fail standards, are an 'absolute rip off'10 Nov 08:50 PM
PremiumPoliticsWhat makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expert29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew sick leave rules: What changes mean for full-time and part-time workers24 Sep 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs there method to Govt's madness, helping ANZ and ASB in court?Lawyer supports law change to avoid "draconian consequences" for lenders.01 May 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLaw change could quash 150,000-person strong class action against ANZ and ASBBank customers could miss out on hundreds of millions in compensation.07 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington WaterSimon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.28 Mar 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Deeply regrettable’: School lunch burns student, prompting safety probeDavid Seymour apologised to the principal for the lunch incident.06 Mar 09:45 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It weighs on me’: Fair Go’s Kaitlin Aldridge on standing up for the underdog"Even if the ‘villain’ of the story is a douchebag... I have to be fair to both parties.”03 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Counter measures on supermarket profitsOPINION: Our editorial on Consumer Minister's latest moves on supermarket duopoly.06 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSo your plane is cancelled: What to do when travel is disruptedIt's been a tough year to be an airport, potentially worse to be a passenger.21 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRevealed: What a supermarket lease imposes on a landlord$40b grocery sector tells select committee supermarket leases need reining in.01 Jun 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBudget 2022: Move to stop supermarkets blocking rival stores hailedThe new law could help parties challenge the Countdown/Foodstuffs duopoly.19 May 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking KiwisOPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.16 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ wanted Govt to wait before making changes to credit lawLegal expert warns tweaks will do little to address major issues.15 Mar 06:30 PM
BusinessSupermarket profits of around $1m a day; Govt announces steps to lower pricesThe Commerce Commission found competition was "not working well".07 Mar 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismMinister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.09 Sep 05:24 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver changes for those with congenital conditionsAs well as the four, people with other life-shortening conditions can still apply.24 Feb 09:45 PM
BusinessBreathing space: Business debt hibernation scheme extended to October 2021The debt relief programme had been due to expire was due to expire on December 24.30 Nov 06:20 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensiveThe majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.20 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandLoan shark clampdown fast-tracked to stop spirals of debt amid Covid-19 crisisLegislation to put restrictions on pay day loans have been fast-tracked.30 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandWheel clamping crackdown: Don't pay more than $100A law change which prevents clampers from charging excessive fees is now in force.27 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers' heartbreak: Rogue travel agents fleece customersTwo travel agents have gone bust, sparking calls for better industry regulation.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks to face hefty fines for putting 'profits ahead of people'Sales-based incentives for bankers will be made illegal by the Government25 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown on businesses taking consumers for a rideNew rules will take aim at unfair and long contracts and put consumers first24 Sep 12:00 AM
