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Rich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spend
Money coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.
Take your time to use gift cards: Parliament backs minimum period of three years before they expire
All but one party supported the legislation.
Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.
Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing
Researchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.
UK government to probe ‘dynamic’ pricing behind Oasis ticket price surge
Financial Times: Cost jumped dramatically with online sale's ‘dynamic’ pricing system.
Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers
OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.
Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India
Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.
Explained: What you need to know about Du Val group issues
Who is behind the group, and why did the FMA start investigating it?
Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water
Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.
US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn
Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.
‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounce
Inflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.
Tips for identifying and avoiding scams
Identifying email scams is getting increasingly more difficult.
Chorus intervention will save public $250m over four years, ComCom says
The decision would impact the prices consumers pay for fibre.
Liam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data out
Consumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.
'Death waiting to happen': Toddler nearly electrocuted by faulty plug - Furious dad
“We could have been attending my daughter’s funeral."
Which NZ businesses are most profitable?
Antique and used goods dealers among those making the biggest profits.
US consumer goods companies are losing upper hand on pricing
Financial Times: Ones that imposed relentless post-pandemic price hikes reaching limits.
Leaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years later
Former owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.
Is cash still king? And do stores have to accept it?
ANZ says fewer than 1% of banking transactions are now made in person.
$27,000 break-up: Woman takes man to tribunal over takeaways bill after fallout
She says he didn't pay her back for things like takeaways, medicine and a loan for a car.
Woman takes boyfriend to disputes tribunal after he misses airport drop-off. She misses concert
The pair's relationship did not survive the legal spat and they are now separated.