Commerce Commission
Trouble for Airbnb, looming regulation for big tech
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at Airbnb's looming December IPO, how the coronavirus has impacted on the business and why it's on the Commerce Commission's radar here over its refund… Audio
Are New Zealanders paying too much for groceries?
The Commerce Commission is investigating whether supermarkets are charging too much for groceries and treating suppliers fairly. Audio
Telcos told to simplify plans, Samsung's $3500 folding phone
Find your mobile bill ridiculously complicated? Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how that should end, now the Commerce Commission is pressuring mobile phone companies… Audio
NZME forces media merger issue
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted confusing counterclaims today which show a deal is far from done. It’s also a symptom of upheaval in an…
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Covid-19: Commerce Commission told to be lenient with competition rules
The Government has told the Commerce Commission now is not the time for strict competition rules to get in the way of responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has… Audio
The Gift of Economic Knowledge
In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates. Audio
Taxpayers are paying twice for weather forecasts
Why do two separate, government-funded bodies spend taxpayer money producing similar weather forecasts? Audio
Rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in… Video, Audio
Commerce Commission device stolen, confidential data missing
The competition watchdog has been left red faced after a computer which has confidential information on it was stolen from an external provider.
The Commerce Commission says the computer was taken in… Video, Audio
Blame game in Parliament over high petrol prices
The blame game was in full swing in Parliament with MPs accusing those on the other side of being responsible for high petrol prices.
A Commerce Commission report on Tuesday confirmed Kiwis pay too… Audio
Petrol: Faafoi wants law change for better deal at pump
New Zealand drivers are being fleeced at the petrol pump, according to a Commerce Commission report.
The market study's found that many fuel companies are highly profitable, and getting better… Video, Audio
Drivers pay too much as fuel companies own the pipes - report
Drivers are paying too much at the petrol pump because the big fuel companies have a stranglehold on the market - and the infrastructure.
A draft market study by the Commerce Commission has found the… Video, Audio
Wholesale fuel market needs to be freed up
The country's biggest fuel retailer Z Energy says the Commerce Commission's estimate of what fuel companies should be earning on their investments is too low. Audio
Wholesale market core of competition issues in fuel sector
The Commerce Commission is targeting reform of the wholesale fuel market to bring more competition in the sector and lower prices for motorists. Audio
Fuel probe. One of the 'big three' responds
Z Energy chief executive Mike Bennetts reacts to the Commerce Commission's preliminary market study into the reasonableness of fuel prices. Audio
Are we paying too much for fuel at the pumps?
RNZ's Senior Business journalist Kim Savage reports on the preliminary findings of a Commerce Commission probe into the market dominance of our major petrol retailers, Z Energy, Mobil and BP. It has… Audio
Commerce Commission launches legal action against Moola
The Commerce Commission has payday lender Moola in its legal sights, for charging an interest rate of more than 500 percent on some loans without allegedly checking if its customers can afford to pay… Video, Audio
Choking hazard: Importer fined $74,000 over unsafe toys
A toy importer has been fined $74,250 in the Manukau District Court for selling unsafe toys, including plastic rattles.
Consumer watchdog retires from duty
Dr Mark Berry will stand down as chairman of the country's consumer and competition watchdog after 10 years at the helm. He joins Kathryn to talk about how the Commerce Commission has been using its… Audio
Viagogo illegally sold Lions tickets, court told
The Commerce Commission has told the High Court ticket reselling website Viagogo broke the law by selling tickets to the 2017 British and Irish Lion's tour.