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Weet-Bixgate: Sanitarium backs down after furore with The Warehouse
The change of heart came almost as fast as you could pour your milk on to brekkie cereal.
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Editorial: Petrol prices on the rise again, should we cry or cheer?
EDITORIAL: Global forces look set to trump local efforts by the Commerce Commission.
Watchdog ranks telcos in new customer service ‘league table’ - but also pulls some punches
PLUS: Elon Musk's Starlink continues to surge.
‘All but die’: US firm questions Kiwi tech's $113m offshore sale, OIO again delays decision
The Commerce Commission is also looking into the deal.
Opinion: Why does food cost so much in a land of plenty?
OPINION: Bryan Bruce asks how can we do things differently to benefit all?
Grocery Code of Conduct launched: Big fines on the cards over supplier treatment
Govt calling time on the coercive behaviour of the big supermarket chains.
Contactless eftpos plans ahead of legislation changes
Payment provider Worldline is working to get more Kiwis using eftpos.
Chorus: Waiting for the other boot to drop
Why the future isn't knowable after 2024.
Dasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?
Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.
Why One NZ has just copped a record fine
Penalty comes after both sides appealed original penalty. Telco responds.
What will putting supermarkets under the spotlight change?
OPINION: What can be done, legally, to prevent supermarkets ripping us off?
Alternative plan for water reform ready for October election
Water cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.
Former Serato exec questions Kiwi firm’s pending US$70m sale
Commerce Commission making inquiries as anticipated OIO approval date missed.
Bank profits: NZ banking more profitable than in other countries - ComCom
Preliminary findings “raise questions for us”, says commission chairman.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?
OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.
Complaint laid over ‘dodgy’ supermarket pricing
The supermarket duopoly could be in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
Bunnings blocked from opening: Mitre 10-linked company hammered with $500k penalty
Watchdog hopes penalty will deter others after operator tried thwarting rival.
Mary Holm: Have you been caught out by the KiwiSaver cut-off date?
OPINION: Some businesses don't charge for contactless payment, but others do.
'World-first' satellite-to-normal-phone call completed
Lynk is competing with Elon Musk's Starlink in the cell tower in the sky stakes.
Countdown rebranding to Woolworths: What happens to your Onecard?
With a $400 million rebranding and refurbishment, Countdown teases change to Onecards too.
One NZ drops '100% mobile coverage’ for new tagline
A cease and desist letter was sent to the local mobile heavyweight.
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.