Commerce Commission
No more in-house testing for Steel & Tube
Steel & Tube is being permitted back into the seismic reinforcing mesh market, but is not allowed to rely on its in-house testing anymore.
Buildings checked for failed steel mesh
Regulators are checking how much Steel and Tube seismic reinforcing mesh has been used in buildings, as wire rod maker Pacific Steel denies a conflict of interest over testing.
More steel mesh tests under way - ComCom
The Commerce Commission is testing the steel mesh of the country's leading mesh maker, United Steel.
Legal action looms over steel mesh testing
Building manufacturer Steel and Tube is facing legal action and an investigation over thousands of certificates for earthquake reinforced steel mesh. Audio
Questions over quake mesh certification
One of the country's biggest steel manufacturers has been selling critical earthquake-reinforcing mesh wrongly certified as tested by a top laboratory. Audio
Auckland growth a $1.8b problem for Vector
Auckland's relentless expansion is presenting its main network company Vector with a $1.8 billion financial headache.
Nurofen maker agrees to explain product titles
Nurofen medication targetting specific pain will no longer be sold in the current packaging after the company agreed it could be misleading. Audio
Guidelines released from competition regulator
Just as the Commerce Commission moves to tackle alleged price fixing and anti-competitive behaviour in the real estate industry, the regulator has released an easy to read set of guidelines on how it… Audio
Real Estate Agencies accused of anti-competitive behaviour
The Real Estate Agents Authority says the Commerce Commission's accusations of price-fixing and anti-competitive behaviour is not a good look for the industry. Audio
High prices on the cards for broadband users
Households and businesses face higher charges for broadband and phone landlines because today the Commerce Commission lifted the price Chorus can charge other companies to use its copper cables Audio
Spark says Commerce Commission a negative for customers
The digital and telecommunications provider, Spark, says the Commerce Commission's decision is the worst possible Christmas present for New Zealand consumers and businesses -- and could hit its bottom… Audio
Commerce Commission confirms Chorus copper lines price
The Commerce Commission has raised the price that Chorus can charge internet service providers to connect to its network. Audio
Commission approves wool company takeover
The Commerce Commission has approved Cavalier's application to acquire NZ Wool Services International's business and assets - despite it creating a monopoly.
Commerce Commission claims price fixing in rural services
The Commerce Commission has filed legal action against two rural services firms and five current or former employees, over claims of price fixing in connection with the introduction of a new animal… Audio
Commerce Commission could be limited on action
The Commerce Commission says there may be very little it can do about a company that more than 100 businesses have complained about - because it looks like it's based overseas. Audio
Commerce Commission sees emerging risk in telco demand
The Commerce Commission has warned that the battle among telecommunications firms to attract users may lift consumers' expectations to unrealistic levels. Audio
Commerce Commission refuses to allow Acurity takeover
The Commerce Commission has refused to allow a consortium, led by businessman Mark Stewart, to take over Acurity Health. Audio
Farmers say questions still remain over bank swap settlement
Janette Walker is a farmers' advocate, whose work prompted the Commerce Commission's investigation of interest rates swaps. ANZ Bank has reached a $19 million settlement over its marketing of the… Audio
Commerce Commission decision on broadband prices
A former bank economist and former Commerce Commission member, Donal Curtin unpicks the Commission's decision on copper pricing and telcos reaction. Audio
