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Low-cost fuel chains plan merger, promises to cut prices for motorists
The company would run about 240 sites nationwide if cleared by the Commerce Commission.
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Retirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finally
When the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.
High Court finds Bachcare’s cancellations during Cyclone Gabrielle unfair
The popular holiday rental company has been forced to change its terms and conditions.
Microsoft’s NZ data centre operation powers up profits
The threat of a digital services tax has melted away.
One NZ hit with $1.1m penalty for breaching emergency call obligations
One NZ said it took its responsibilities under the 111 Contact Code seriously.
Microsoft New Zealand sees strong revenue growth – turnover now double its 2021 level
The threat of a digital services tax has melted away.
'Largest penalty so far': Westpac hit over lending failures
The High Court imposed a $3.64m fine on Westpac over loan disclosure failures.
Mobil facing legal action over alleged petrol price breaches
Mobil faces costs of up to $5 million for each offence in Commerce Commission action.
How Elon Musk's Starlink earned $100m from New Zealand in 2025
PLUS: The telco losing share.
The Warehouse sold more than 12,000 'potentially dangerous' toys
Commerce Commission says the retailer isn't sorry about breaches. The retailer disagrees.
Woman kept waiting 15 months for $515k repayment of retirement village unit sale
Former resident waits 15 months for repayment as village faces commission complaint.
HelloFresh profit plunges amid $845k fine and falling revenue
The result follows an $845,000 fine for misleading customers.
ComCom declines interim authorisation over cash-in-transit services
The commissioners agreed it was a finely balanced decision.
ASB’s latest legal fight adds to mounting regulatory troubles
The Commerce Commission alleges ASB has breached lending laws.
Push Gummies faces Fair Trading Act probe over claims of misleading labelling
The Commerce Commission said it had received 34 complaints about Push Gummies.
After three days of blunders, Microsoft delivers on 365 refund, but fine print annoys
The tech giant still faces legal action over the controversial Copilot offer.
Spark confirms succession plan, faces sharp questions from shareholders
Shareholders wanted to know what the company was doing to turn around its performance.
‘1140th in the queue’ - Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdown
Refund also fails to head-off regulator's push for $59m penalty.
'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station plan
The 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.
‘We fell short of our standards’ – Microsoft offers 365 refund
Technical foul-up sees some unable to access the offer.
Have you been 'speedwashed' on your broadband plan?
Research found many over-50s are overpaying for broadband they rarely use.
Air NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisis
Air NZ's new boss on 'wicked' problems he's confronting, and how to never waste a crisis.
'Misleading' pricing: Microsoft dragged into court in Australia, gets ticking-off letter in NZ
Consumer NZ says Kiwi users faced the same hidden pricing options.
Stock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment company
Founder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.
Fintechs cheer open banking breakthrough - but key move still hangs in the balance
A good start, but less than halfway there.
HelloFresh fined $845k for tricking customers in cold calls
Meal-kit delivery company said wayward call centre workers partly to blame for scandal.
Starlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidation
Elon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.
'A 180-degree U-turn': Commerce Commission challenges Viagogo in court
Viagogo argues it has not conceded and that it has followed NZ law.
Courier companies settle cartel conduct proceedings with ComCom
Aramex and GoSweetSpot agreed to resolve separate proceedings after civil action taken.