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Co-operative Bank ordered to pay $2.48m over unlawful customer fees
Justice Victoria Heine said the breaches showed a 'fundamental failure'.
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ACT and Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban 'dead', but National says that's wrong
Act and New Zealand First say the bill lacks the support to pass this term.
Toy safety clash: Warehouse cops $234k fine over 'dangerous' toy
The retailer says the issue was with packaging images, not the toy's safety.
Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
A fuel monitoring report shows retail prices have risen by around 55c per litre.
'People change it to be annoying': Gaspy users accuse 'spies' of fake fuel prices
The Commerce Commission has urged drivers to use Gaspy to find the cheapest fuel.
Kiwis stockpiling fuel? Auckland stores sell out of containers as petrol prices surge
Some Supercheap Auto staff say the fuel cans are now selling out in a single day.
Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher
Woolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.
Watchdog steps up petrol price scrutiny as premium hits $3 a litre nationwide
Fuel companies warned not to exacerbate ongoing global price movements.
ComCom investigating potential Hawke’s Bay-based pyramid scheme
Commerce Commission warns against "too good to be true" schemes.
‘Grey washing’: SuperGold Card discounts skip entire regions
Up to one quarter of older New Zealanders have no access to online resources.
Govt orders watchdog to keep tabs on fuel prices as conflict pushes up oil
Nicola Willis says NZ has 28 days' worth of fuel on hand and 29 more days' worth en route.
Two companies fined $420K over illegal acquisitions
The acquisitions substantially lessened competition in the market.
Why a mysterious AI voice with a NZ accent has been cold-calling Kiwis
Many people said they "swiftly blocked" the number after receiving a call from "Ben".
Roger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficit
A 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.
'Stamping out cartel conduct': Courier sector hit with $1.2m in fines
No smoke-filled room with colluding corporates – but it's still a cartel.
Inside Economics: Survey shows investors turn away from housing; are Aussie bank profits too big?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Woolworths NZ's half-year revenue jumps to $4.41b
The company cited benefits from its move to rebrand from Countdown to Woolworths.
Auckland woman illegally providing loans threatened to expose struggling borrowers
Clients were charged interest of up to 15% per week.
Guests demanding compensation after stay in leaky Wellington penthouse
The Commerce Commission is assessing the guest's concerns.
Elderly mum loses $720 in HouseSmile layby scam targeting vulnerable shoppers
Pensioner says smooth-talking cold caller promised her a lounge suite before Christmas.
Marketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementia
A liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers.
ComCom weighs tougher powers over Wellington's water services
The watchdog has expressed concern after a catastrophic sewage failure.
'Monopoly position' key concern in proposed rafting business merger
Proposal faces closer review, with public feedback invited.
‘Worst we’ve seen': Businesses in court over alleged exploitative sales tactics targeting vulnerable
The watchdog takes on its first 'unconscionable conduct' cases.
Woolworths warned that it might be breaking the law
The warning follows a review of how major supermarkets delist products.
Common sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expected
The minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.
Foodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges
'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'
Liam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too low
OPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.
Commerce Commission rejects QE Health's 'monopoly bullying' complaint
QE Health’s contract with Health NZ was worth more than $300,000 a month.
Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down – AA
The merged NPD-Gull group would control about 240 fuel sites nationwide.