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Major energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at Huntly
Genesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.
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Three, bought for $1, is worth $48m to Sky – fund manager
Analysts upgrade their share price targets – but qualify their optimism.
Consumer NZ receives high number of complaints about Noel Leeming amid charges
The retailer has three million transactions a year but won't comment on complaint numbers.
Why Sky TV bought Three – and what's next
PLUS: The inside word on why the Commerce Commission gave the deal the green light.
Auckland debt collector fined $115.5k for misleading conduct
Campbell called credit default threats his 'greatest tool' against debtors.
Sky TV buys Three for $1 in massive media shake-up
The seismic shift pits Sky in a new battle royale with TVNZ.
Commerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banks
Competition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive.
Noel Leeming faces criminal charges over alleged misleading 'Price Promise'
The Commerce Commission alleges multiple breaches of the Fair Trading Act.
'Tell your friends': Competition watchdog chairman defends advocacy of Uber rivals
John Small said his LinkedIn post was intended to show how competition works in practice.
PB Tech offers fix for Xiaomi phones as 3G shutdown looms
Thousands of devices will stop working – or fully working – later this year.
'Cartel conduct': Commerce Commission to take grocery giants to court over supplier dealings
The food giants are accused of blocking a supplier from directly trading with a customer.
HelloFresh pleads guilty after ‘subscription traps’ tricked customers
The devious policy targeted former customers but left a key detail out.
Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains
The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.
Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns
Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.
Supermarket giant warned for ‘likely’ breaking grocery competition law
Foodstuffs North Island allegedly acted in ways that were uncooperative and unreasonable.
Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching
Will scheme change the way people manage their money?
Govt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banks
Lawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process.
'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarkets
Misleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.
$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law change
Banks are to benefit from the controversial decision.
Supermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in fines
The maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.
Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes
Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.
Why Matariki has become one of NZ's most meaningful public holidays
Matariki falls on Friday, June 20, with events throughout the weekend.
Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.
Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised
FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.
Editorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?
OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be?
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for households
Household gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.
Editorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competition
OPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.