New ZealandWheel clamping ban still on the tablePredatory behaviour of some private parking companies "cannot continue", says Faafoi.01 Jun 02:46 AM
New ZealandTakata airbag recall comes into effectUsed car sellers are also banned from selling any affected vehicles within the country.31 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandWheel clamping regulation 'a good start' says Consumer NZBoth consumer watchdogs and staff within the industry have welcomed regulation.17 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandWheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister saysThe Government has signalled regulation is on the cards for the contentious practice16 Apr 08:53 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Slack motorists can take some blame for airbag sagaCOMMENT: Some motorists have ignored five recall letters - can't blame the Govt for that.04 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandOverhaul for 'antiquated' insurance legislationConfusion and frustration about insurance policy has prompted the Government review.08 Mar 05:27 AM
New ZealandSafety improvements for button batteries neededAbout 20 children a year end up in Starship Hospital after swallowing button batteries.01 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Auckland motorists clamped while in their carsThe AA says clamping while someone is in the car "smacks of revenue raising".12 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandGovt urged to act quickly on wheel clampingThe new Government is being urged to move quickly on better wheel clamping regulations.15 Nov 03:26 AM
OpinionStandards NZ is not keeping us safeCOMMENT: New Zealand is not enforcing its building standards strongly enough.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirms under fire for fast house dealsGovernment eyes tougher regulations on companies that specialise in private home deals.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoff joins crackdown on clampingMomentum is building against cowboy clampers as Auckland's mayor rejoins the fight.23 Apr 05:17 AM
BusinessTax crims to be banned from insolvency workThe government is changing rules to the insolvency regime to prevent people convicted of tax evasion or other serious forms of knowledge-based criminal offending becoming practitioners.29 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionPaul Goldsmith: Credit law helps stamp out predatory lendersCOMMENT: It is one thing to toughen the law, but it needs to be properly enforced.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandScammers promise financial bonusPhone scammers are promising tax refunds and "government grants" to dupe people into revealing personal and financial details.08 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandGovt eyes clampdown on clampingThe Government is reviewing a voluntary code of conduct for wheel-clamping, which Labour and the Automobile Association want made mandatory, with a maximum $50 fee.31 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBrand fans forced to give up $13 ticketsMore than 30 Russell Brand fans have been forced to forfeit their purchases or pay full price after accidentally being sold $13 tickets for the comedian's Auckland show.02 Nov 01:05 AM
BusinessDoor-knock, telemarketing sales laws changeDecades-old laws covering door to door sales laws are set to change later this year.28 May 11:00 PM
BusinessWatch what you say - law firm warns real estate agentsA law firm is warning real estate agents that new consumer law changes mean they'll need evidence to back up claims made about properties.16 Mar 12:15 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Does NZ really need 28 ministers? Does a country of 4.4m really need 28 ministers - 20 in Cabinet and eight outside?14 Dec 04:30 PM
