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Connor to buy AMP Capital's Acurity stake after agreeing to issue of taxable shares
Health Technologies

Connor to buy AMP Capital's Acurity stake after agreeing to issue of taxable shares

Connor Healthcare, which is aiming to buy the 29 percent of Acurity Health Group it doesn't already own, has gained agreement from AMP Capital to s.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Commerce Commission clears Wotif, Expedia merger
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission clears Wotif, Expedia merger

NZ's Commerce Commission approves Expedia and Wotif merger, dismissing fears of higher commissions in the online travel market.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Commission welcomes Chorus appeal judgement
Chorus

Commission welcomes Chorus appeal judgement

Commerce Commission welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on Chorus' appeal against benchmark cost-based pricing for UBA service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014
Commission seeks NZ feedback on mobile market monitoring...
Application Performance Monitoring

Commission seeks NZ feedback on mobile market monitoring...

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on changes to mobile monitoring regime. Proposed changes available on website.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Commission to investigate Chorus broadband complaint...
Unified Communications

Commission to investigate Chorus broadband complaint...

Commerce Commission probes Chorus' UBA service changes amid claims of a breach, affecting competition and service quality.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Commission warns Kiwis to watch out for in-app purchases
Apps

Commission warns Kiwis to watch out for in-app purchases

Consumers are being warned about the potential for accidental in-app purchases, especially during the school holidays.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Commission consults on approach to copper cost modelling
Chorus

Commission consults on approach to copper cost modelling

Commerce Commission invites feedback on cost modelling proposals for UCLL and UBA services, aiming for fair telecom pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Government

Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...

Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour's ICT spokeswoman.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?
Commerce Commission

Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?

Kiwi telecoms customers getting more for their money, says report, with investment and broadband connections increasing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014

Global Stories

Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon
Unified Communications

Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon

2degrees says it it had been forced to 'sim-lock', conceding it is a backward step for competition in the $2 billion mobile market.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
2degrees founder's rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Unified Communications

2degrees founder's rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring

2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Commerce Commission Chorus investigation on hold
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission Chorus investigation on hold

Commerce Commission halts investigation into Chorus' proposed UBA service changes after the telecom company paused its controversial plans.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Slingshot contracted telemarketing firm fined $170K for “slamming” customers
Commerce Commission

Slingshot contracted telemarketing firm fined $170K for “slamming” customers

Power Marketing Limited fined $168,750 for misleading telemarketing practices and slamming on behalf of Slingshot, totalling fines to $418,750.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2014
Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer
Unified Communications

Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer

Telecom granted clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in 700 MHz band for 4G networks, bringing world-class technology to New Zealanders.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Unified Communications

Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal

Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Unified Communications

Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block

Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Unified Communications

'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers

Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation

NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014