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Will National's supermarket break-up policy work?
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
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Major NZ power users call for more efficient distribution
MEUG wants tougher efficiency rules as network charges drive up power bills.
Gas shortage threatens to put up to 19,300 industrial jobs at risk by 2035
Energy group warns New Zealand's gas shortage could cost billions and jobs.
Govt acknowledges pork labels may mislead, refuses law changes
NZPork says shoppers may mistake imported pork for New Zealand meat.
One NZ and 2degrees propose combining radio access networks
The new company would manage shared antennas and mobile network towers.
‘Kept in the dark’: Resident challenges cyclone power bill increase
Tairāwhiti and Wairoa consumers will get, on average, a $4 monthly increase.
Breaking up NZ's gentailers may be an own goal for consumers
OPINION: The ‘reckons’ about breaking up electricity generators and retailers are growing.
Commerce Commission launches full investigation into NZ Muscle
Watchdog probes supplement claims after allegations of illegal conduct.
Manapōuri for millennials: Growth NZ's plan for cheaper, cleaner energy
Breaking up the gentailers is a last resort in an eight-step plan from the civic movement.
Another body blow for NZ Muscle, this time at hands of A-league champs Auckland FC
Deal terminated, member discount gone, players ordered to stop taking supplements.
Luxon will argue he had no mandate for radical public sector reform, but it may be too late
OPINION: Public service staff levels, RMA and the ComCom are all failed reforms.
'Keep all of the plates spinning': Airport chief on its juggle during $5.7b upgrade
Auckland Airport faces peak construction as Middle East conflict hits travel.
'Abysmal management': Luxon attacks Wellington water entity, Little hits back
The organisation, which launched less than two months ago, did not respond to the claims.
Supplement scandal: New claims of dodgy reviews and labels across industry
Commerce Commission reveals details of claims about other sports and wellness brands.
'Rough combo': Powerco profits rise as prices hit consumers
Powerco's profit rose 348%, but derivatives drove much of the increase.
Meat giant Anzco cleared for $800m Greenlea takeover
The Commerce Commission said the deal was unlikely to substantially lessen competition.
Why power bills rose nearly 7% in first half of this year
About 22% of households had no change in their power bills.
Supplement scandal: Complaints made against more Kiwi companies
More businesses are drawn in as the commission assesses 41 complaints about NZ Muscle.
The TV Shop fined $1.1m over fake ‘customer’ reviews
The company was convicted of 13 charges for breaches of the Fair Trading Act.
FMA names new leadership amid workplace culture probe
A new chairman named, along with a new board member.
Foodstuffs South Island taken to court over alleged anti-competitive conduct
Franchises needed approval to discount certain products, the watchdog alleges.
Seymour’s former chief of staff joins supermarket corporate affairs firm
ANALYSIS: Andrew Ketels has joined Sherson Willis.
NZ Muscle scandal: Inside the rise and fall of a Kiwi supplement giant
Can the 20-year brand survive a social media body blow and two looming investigations?
Will Elon Musk's Starlink eat our telcos' lunch?
Starlink already serves 85,000 Kiwi homes, mostly in rural areas.
'Nothing like the images': Shoppers slam Hong Kong-based toy company posing as NZ-owned
Mytamariki and its parent company’s addresses are listed in Hong Kong’s New Territories.
Seymour’s sensible-sounding supermarket fix leaves the real problem untouched
OPINION: Seymour’s offer to free up land for supermarkets like Aldi is unlikely to work.
Angry customers complain about SolarZero contracts
SolarZero’s collapse left 15,000 customers locked into 20‑year solar leases.
Gull and NPD merger complete: What it means for motorists
New entity aims to significantly enhance North Island operations.
Minister urges power distributors to tackle rising costs and inefficiencies
Simeon Brown says forced amalgamation is not planned but efficiency must improve.
From Smeg knives to Little Shop: The supermarket giveaways that hooked Kiwis
'Collectible promotions are tried and true. We seem to be hard-wired to collect things.'