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Who will pay what share of downsized telco tax?
Big weight off the major player's shoulders.
Parking firm must pay $500,000 for anti-competitive behaviour
The Commerce Commission took action after complaints of prices being hiked.
Rent freeze ends: Tenants brace for hike in rental rates
Commerce Commission warns landlords after en masse chat about raising rent.
Travellers out of pocket after Airbnb refuses full refund
Travellers have been left short by Airbnb's response to the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Hamilton real estate agencies fined $4m for price fixing
'Cartels can harm consumers and business, by raising prices, restricting supply.'
Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive
The majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.
Report into ComCom security breach finds blame on both sides
Regulator and burglary victim 'Contractor C' both fell short.
Influencer Simone Anderson won't be investigated
Commerce Commission decides not to investigate complaint about influencer Simone Anderson.
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
Farm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-range
Exclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'
State watchdog bleeds $950k legal fees, costs v Bunnings
External legal services made up the lion's share of state money forked out.
ComCom takes Waikato door-to-door trader to court
The Hamilton-based company sold consumer goods via door-to-door sales agents.
Sasha Borissenko: The legal loopholes in influencer marketing law
New Zealand's influencers operate in a grey area, writes our legal columnist.
Noel Leeming under investigation for selling products not in stock
An investigation is underway after nearly 60 complaints were filed in the last six months.
Influencer Simone Anderson speaks out on charity donations scandal
Influencer says she's donated to Women's Refuge and other charities and has the receipts.
'Uncertainty around hashtags': Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson hits back
Simone Anderson responds for the first time about ASA decision and complaints against her.
Investigations underway into Covid-19 related price gouging
The Commerce Commission is investigating a number of Covid-19 related complaints.
Commerce Commission complaint laid about influencer Simone Anderson
Second complaint about Simone's Second Hand Wardrobe page, this time on charity donations.
Finance company in $945k settlement with Commerce Commission
More than 2000 borrower entered into agreements with the company over the affected time.
Parents still battling for cancelled school trip refunds
Student Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.
NZME seeks interim injunction against Stuff-owner Nine Entertainment
Parties head to High Court over takeover talks.
Stuff takeover bid: Com Com seeks more info from NZME
There is confusion over whether any deal can be reached between the two companies.
'It's just wrong': Customers fight $350 Flight Centre fee
Flight Centre travel cancellation fees raise the ire of customers.
Money down the drain: Plumbers overcharging in lockdown, Kiwis say
Complaints weren't only about food products but even the price of the plumber too.
Food price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to rise
Most complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.
Local Focus: Power lines cut for Hawke's Bay, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Govt asks competition watchdog to be more flexible amid Covid-19
Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi has written to the Commerce Commission with a request.
Kiwis complain about coronavirus prices but consumer watchdog says it won't crackdown
The commission does not regulate retail prices and businesses are free to set their own.