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ComCom pushes KiwiRail to compensate customers for cancelled ferry sailings
Interisland contacting customers affected by string of cancellations in early 2023.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Steven Joyce: Supermarkets should front-foot a break-up before legislators arrive
OPINION: The big challenge is a third player having enough scale to compete effectively.
Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal
The Commerce Commission blocked a previous sale to Pioneer DJ.
Can the Govt force supermarket duopoly de-merger? Competition lawyer explains
Finance Minister Nicola Willis fired warning shots yesterday at Foodstuffs and Woolworths.
Contact-Manawa takeover decision delayed
If the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand.
Tech Insider: Microsoft pulls Windows 10 support unless you pay $50 or upgrade - experts on your level of risk if you’re stranded, promising news for Ubco customers, Being AI finally finds directors
PLUS: Being AI finally finds three independent directors - and they're big names.
Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found its forecast revenue was ‘excessive’
The watchdog releases its findings after an airport pricing probe.
Analysis: Risks ‘not trivial’ – what Govt’s adviser thinks about breaking up supermarket giants
ANALYSIS: Will making groceries more affordable become Nicola Willis' legacy?
'Magic days coming to an end': Govt puts supermarkets on notice in war on high food prices
Grocery sector leaders largely reacted positively to Nicola Willis' announcements.
Govt to consider break-up of supermarket duopoly, wants another big competitor in NZ
Finance Minister stresses the Government was not looking to run a supermarket chain.
Oops, we made a mistake – or did we? The rise of ‘mistake marketing’
'Accidental' free shipping, 'leaking' a discount code. How legit is mistake marketing?
‘Truly broken’: Don’t expect Willis to pull rabbit out of the hat as she woos third supermarket
Expert says the Government needs to be realistic about our “truly broken” market.
'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water
Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.
Nicola Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitor
Willis aims to incentivise local and international players to enter the market.
Will Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?
The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.
‘Amy’ says possible telco price deregulation would drive her ‘dumb phone’ parents to tears
A telco user group also warns the move could cause a return to paying per text message.
ComCom’s $1m spend fighting Foodstuffs’ merger effort
Legal costs will continue to rise as the case is being appealed in the High Court.
‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1b
The price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.
Ticket law reform urged as festivals leave fans $2.4m out of pocket
Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer cancellations show regulations fail to protect punters.
Opinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for Aucklanders
OPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.
Opinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within
OPINION: An international brand is not the hero – local, NZ-owned competition is.
Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
One ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'.
Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban
Deadline day in push to lower fees.
Tech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updates
Consumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.
Ernie Newman: Nicola Willis has the power to regulate supermarkets but will she?
OPINION: If not, consumers may need to rely on a class action.
‘Unacceptable’: HelloFresh charged over misleading conduct in NZ
The issue involved reactivating subscriptions without clear consent.
Steven Joyce: How the Reserve Bank can get back on track
The next governor should focus on traditional central banking roles.
What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund
The Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed.