The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and their directors for alleged cartel conduct.

The pair were accused of colluding to rig bids for their publicly-funded infrastructure projects in Auckland.

Commerce Commission Chair, John Small, says their cartels team investigated this historic case right away.

"It's obviously, with a criminal standard, the standard of proof and the standards of evidence, got to be pretty high. Because the consequences are very serious- potential imprisonment- we've got good evidence."

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The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and their directors for alleged cartel conduct.
The pair were accused of colluding to rig bids for their publicly-funded infrastructure projects in Auckland.
Commerce Commission Chair, John Small, says their cartels team investigated this historic case right away.
"It's obviously, with a criminal standard, the standard of proof and the standards of evidence, got to be pretty high. Because the consequences are very serious- potential imprisonment- we've got good evidence."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on filing the first-ever charges for cartel conduct in the country

Over in Australia, the fuel crisis is getting worse, with hundreds of petrol stations running dry.

Stations in NSW and Victoria have reported significant shortages, with metropolitan areas being hit the hardest.

Australian correspondent Sam Emery says demand for fuel has been spiking - which has been driven up by panic-buyers looking to get ahead.

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Over in Australia, the fuel crisis is getting worse, with hundreds of petrol stations running dry.
Stations in NSW and Victoria have reported significant shortages, with metropolitan areas being hit the hardest.
Australian correspondent Sam Emery says demand for fuel has been spiking - which has been driven up by panic-buyers looking to get ahead.
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Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Australian petrol stations running dry amid the ongoing fuel crisis

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The White Ferns have wrapped up a 4-1 T20 series win over South Africa, cruising to a 92-run win in the final game at Hagley Oval.

Having already wrapped up the series, captain Melie Kerr was in imperious form - blasting 105 off just 55 balls to lead the hosts to 194 for six.

South Africa couldn't get any partnerships going, held to 102 for nine in their run-chase.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action.

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The White Ferns have wrapped up a 4-1 T20 series win over South Africa, cruising to a 92-run win in the final game at Hagley Oval.
Having already wrapped up the series, captain Melie Kerr was in imperious form - blasting 105 off just 55 balls to lead the hosts to 194 for six.
South Africa couldn't get any partnerships going, held to 102 for nine in their run-chase.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns winning their T20 series against South Africa

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The mother of a six-year-old boy with Down Syndrome says it was a punch in the guts to find out he's being deported. 

The family arrived from South Africa on visitor visas two years ago and have been living in Waikato. 

But a new rule means children of temporary visa-holders have to leave the country - if they have a severe cognitive or developmental disorder and require significant support.

The couple sought ministerial intervention from Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk, who declined without giving the family a reason. 

Mother Sonandi Geldenhuys says the couple had planned to apply for residency. 

"We read about the acceptable standard of health before we came over and it all pointed towards medical, and Luandre has no medical conditions."

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The mother of a six-year-old boy with Down Syndrome says it was a punch in the guts to find out he's being deported.&nbsp;
The family arrived from South Africa on visitor visas two years ago and have been living in Waikato.&nbsp;
But a new rule means children of temporary visa-holders have to leave the country - if they have a severe cognitive or developmental disorder and require significant support.
The couple sought ministerial intervention from Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk, who declined without giving the family a reason.&nbsp;
Mother Sonandi Geldenhuys says the couple had planned to apply for residency.&nbsp;
"We read about the acceptable standard of health before we came over and it all pointed towards medical, and Luandre has no medical conditions."
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Sonandi Geldenhuys: mother of six-year-old boy with Down Syndrome on the family being told to leave the country

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John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on filing the first-ever charges for cartel conduct in the country

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