Commerce Commission
'From NZ' bee pollen seller stung with $500,000 fine
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A health supplement company that claimed China-made bee pollen was from New Zealand has been ordered to pay a $500,000 fine.
Commerce Commission warns retailers about misleading prices
The Commerce Commission is warning retailers about misleading pricing -- the biggest single category of complaints it receives. Audio
Steel complaint against Fletcher Building
A complaint that Fletcher Building sold substandard steel is being investigated by the Commerce Commission.
Fallout from the media merger knockback
A merger of New Zealand’s two biggest news publishers has been on the table for the past year. This week the competition watchdog pulled the rug out from under it. Mediawatch asks ex-editors if that… Audio
Fallout from the media merger knockback
A merger of New Zealand’s two biggest news publishers has been on the table for the past year. This week the competition watchdog pulled the rug out from under it. Mediawatch asks ex-editors if that…
AudioPossible media downsizing threatens democracy - mayors
Threatened provincial newspapers are being defended as 'vital' by community leaders, who say they are essential for democracy.
Media companies 'surprised and disappointed' by merger decision
Fairfax Media and NZME are considering appealing the Commerce Commission's rejection of their proposed plans to merge. Audio
Regional newspapers in spotlight after merger denied
The Marlborough Express is now published just three days a week, and changes may have to be made to other Fairfax papers. Tracy Neal looks at the Nelson Mail and what might happen to it. Video, Audio
NZME and Fairfax merge denied by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has ruled NZME and Fairfax cannot merge, despite the companies making the strongest case they could. Checkpoint talks to NZME's CEO Michael Boggs. Audio
StuffMe solution lies in local news
Opinion - Plans for a Fairfax and NZME merger have been scuppered, and Clive Lind says their futures now lie in the regions and local papers the companies were built from.
Torpedoed media merger points to gloomy future
Opinion - The merger between New Zealand's two biggest publishers of news was always unimaginative and short-sighted, but whatever happens now, the prospects for journalism are bleak, writes Gavin…
Competition watchdog kills media merger
The Commerce Commission has declined a merger which would have created New Zealand’s biggest news media company. Mediawatch looks at the reasons behind the decision and what may happen next.
Competition watchdog kills media merger
The Commerce Commission has declined a merger which would have created New Zealand’s biggest news media company. Mediawatch looks at the reasons behind the decision and what may happen next.
AudioSky falls in on Vodafone hook-up
Sky TV and Vodafone's plan to be a joint TV, telecoms and technology titan was torpedoed by our competition watchdog this week. What was it that sunk the plan? And was it a good call for consumers? Audio
Sky falls in on Vodafone hook-up
Sky TV and Vodafone's plan to be a joint TV, telecoms and technology titan was torpedoed by our competition watchdog this week. What was it that sunk the plan? And was it a good call for consumers?
AudioSky-Vodafone merger denial 'good for consumers'
Analysts say Sky will now be forced to adapt and find new ways to distribute its content, after the Commerce Commission declined its merger with Vodafone. Audio
Sky TV says open for business with telcos
The Commerce Commission has turned down the proposed billion dollar merger between Sky Television and Vodafone. Audio
Business News for 23 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Sky-Vodafone merger to proceed as soon as approval given
Sky Television has rejected a call to delay its planned merger with telecommunications company Vodafone if the deal is approved by the competition watchdog.
Student marked for deportation asked to help in investigation
One of nine Indian students seeking sanctuary from government efforts to deport them deportation is being asked at the very same time to help with a government investigation into the Auckland school… Audio
