Energy
Cut petrol prices, AA urges fuel companies
The price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.
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Why is new Govt reviewing power prices?
Electricity prices suggest the transmission network is in need of review.
Real estate agencies cleared of price fixing
Two of the 13 real estate agencies accused of price fixing have been cleared.
Jailed mobile trader loses appeal
A mobile trader who deceived hundreds of people has had his jail sentence appeal dismissed
Solar panel retailer warned over financial claims
Retailer claimed solar power system could generate returns of up to 30 per cent.
ComCom to review charges at airports
The commission today released a process and issues paper for the review.
Chip shortage linked to media merger appeal
Day two of the appeal to allow NZME and Fairfax to merge has started.
NZME Fairfax merger heads to High Court
News media are facing a period of 'intense and rapid change and disruption' a lawyer says.
ComCom receives complaint about 2 Cheap Cars
2 Cheap Cars have pulled Facebook page offering supermarket vouchers for 5-star reviews.
Boss fined $151k for misrepresenting cladding
A former owner of a concrete company has been fined $151k for misrepresenting cladding.
Does 'unlimited' really mean unlimited?
Watchdog says firms offering such deals need to be clear on fine print.
Fujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claims
Fujitsu has been fined $310,000 for making unsubstantiated claims about its heat pumps.
Truckie: 'Unlimited' phone plan untrue
Mike Oliver pays to talk for as long as he likes. Turns out, he can't.
Rise in complaints about high interest lenders
Complaints about irresponsible lending have risen in the last year.
Vodafone eyeing NZX listing: report
Possible IPO comes during a lacklustre year for listings on our local stock exchange.
Vero's Tower takeover appeal to be heard
The Commerce Commission says the appeal will be heard in January next year.
ComCom to tighten rules on electricity, gas
The Commerce Commission looking at tightening rules for electricity and gas companies.
ACCC takes action against ticket reseller Viagogo
The Australian watchdog announces prosecution, investigation ongoing in New Zealand.
Mobile truck shop fined $126,000
Another mobile truck shop operator has been fined after Commerce Commission crackdown
Pain drugs may breach Fair Trading Act
Some Voltaren, Panadol and Maxiclear products may breach the Fair Trading Act.
Watery chicken leads to Com Com complaint
The amount of liquid in Countdown chicken has sparked a Commerce Commission complaint.
Hamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing
Hamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing
Hamilton Ray White branch fined $1m for price fixing
Hamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing.
Airport duty-free buys under scrutiny
Less than a third of items tested were cheaper duty-free.
Knock-backs raise fears of harder line
COMMENT: Is the Commerce Commission taking a tougher line on mergers?
Tower considers capital raising after merger rejection
The Commerce Commission has declined a proposed merger between Tower and Vero.
Kiwis favour cellphones over landlines
Last year was the first time we'd talked more on our cellphones than landlines.
Shop sold thousands of unsafe kids' toys
123 Mart was selling toys with small parts that could cause children to choke.
Why Vector is not paying back what it overcharged you
Vector is refusing to pay back $13.9 million to Aucklanders after overcharging them.
Warning: Don't buy into 'gifting circles'
Women are asked to pay $7000 in return for empowerment, wisdom and sisterhood.