New ZealandAdvertisement for $169 radiation shield misleadingCompany selling EMF shielding technology was told to remove misleading ad from website.10 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandVictim of Hep A from imported frozen berries describes ordealThe number Hepatitis A cases linked to frozen berries has risen to 13 today.07 Oct 07:37 PM
Lifestyle'Absolutely stoked': Costco superfan flies from deep South to bag bargainsMarina Seager wrote a letter to Costco bosses in 2018 to be the store's first Kiwi member.27 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandKiwi haircare brand goes supersize after winning Costco contractEverblue haircare wins contract to supply big-box retailer Costco with upsized product.22 Sep 06:00 PM
RetailKiwi shoppers warned to watch out for dodgy supermarket specialsSpurious specials under spotlight as Consumer NZ launches campaign.21 Sep 08:09 PM
Aged careWidow left 'in financial limbo'She couldn't afford weekly village fees and her husband's hospital-level care.20 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow consumer behaviour has changed at tail-end of pandemicEY's latest consumer report reveals changes to Kiwis' spending intentions.13 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessFalse claims: Sunscreen company admits products weren't up to scratchThe company claimed two of their sunscreens provided high protection when they didn't.05 Sep 10:33 PM
BusinessLuxury toilet paper not always all it's cracked up to be, Consumer NZ saysFancypants paper brands don't flush away all rivals in Consumer NZ contest.23 Aug 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation shocker: Labour crisis, power bills, falling Pound thrash UKBritish prices piling pressure on shoppers facing "steepest real pay cut on record".18 Aug 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'Steady diet of mince and tap water' looms if Reserve Bank makes wrong moveYes, Covid matters - but there may be an even more telling line in My Food Bag's warning.15 Aug 09:23 PM
BusinessDon't knock: Unwanted sales pests face new hefty finesDoor-to-door trader tribulations: Ignoring 'Do Not Knock' sticker could prove expensive.15 Aug 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Hart: The point of my focus is on TiwaiOPINION: Consumer Advocacy Council says electricity users better not be disadvantaged.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDevil is in the defaults: Tech settings you should turn off right nowNew York Times: These controls make us share more data than we need to.27 Jul 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail prices: Where inflation is biting the mostA look at what products are facing the highest price hikes as inflation hits new highs.19 Jul 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'We'll halve your rent' - Countdown warning to landlords"Lessee shall only be liable to pay to the grantee...50 per cent of the base rent"18 Jul 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Hidden' costs: Diners forking out higher menu prices for delivered fast foodProbe finds the takeaway you had delivered might cost more than you expected.15 Jul 12:08 AM
New ZealandWood-no-stock: Spirits low as country suffers bourbon and RTD shortageBottom-shelf bourbons and RTDs are most affected by a nationwide bourbon shortage.09 Jul 05:01 AM
LifestyleDinner's served: Shiny new supermarket collectible revealedWill Countdown's latest offering rival the great New World Smeg craze of 2020?08 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNew grocery sector watchdog: How much funding and support will it get?Small pool of expertise for the $22 billion-a-year sector watchdog job.08 Jul 05:28 AM
LifestyleDud suds: Claims expensive laundry cleaner performed 'worse than water'Ranked: The laundry detergents you should avoid, plus the best buys for removing stains.28 Jun 05:35 PM
TravelSo your plane is cancelled: What to do when travel is disruptedIt's been a tough year to be an airport, potentially worse to be a passenger.21 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleWoman's horror injuries from common itemYoung woman suffers horror burns from a common household item.04 Jun 10:02 PM
BusinessSupermarket wars: Aldi trumps NZ giants for grocery staplesBasket of 7 grocery items cheaper at Aldi - including Kiwi wine.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Check out what the supermarkets have doneOPINION: Our editorial on attempts to regulate competition into the FMCG sector.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBudget 2022: Move to stop supermarkets blocking rival stores hailedThe new law could help parties challenge the Countdown/Foodstuffs duopoly.19 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandExcessive supermarket profits, high prices 'slap in the face': Consumer NZConsumer NZ has launched a petition calling for fairer prices at the checkout.09 May 06:55 PM
New ZealandTeen wins dispute over dodgy iPhone sold on FacebookThe 'perfect' phone turned out to be water-damaged and rusty.20 Apr 06:52 PM
Employment'Buyer beware': Seller cops flak after Hastings mum says her $600 firewood order dampPeople buying firewood for winter are being reminded to ask questions before purchasing.01 Apr 03:52 AM
New ZealandSeven out of eight sunscreens fail Consumer NZ SPF testingOnly one brand lived up to its SPF50 label.17 Mar 06:52 PM
LifestyleLife hacks: Top tips to save on electricityTake back the power with these easy hacks to help you save hundreds on electricity.15 Mar 05:00 AM
BusinessDud detergents: Consumer NZ says some products not much better than waterAnd what performed better - tablets or powder?14 Mar 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Supermarket study fails to produce the goodsOPINION: Our editorial says supermarket inquiry may help a little in the long term.09 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe 15 foods you can ignore best-before dates onNot knowing how to read this label properly is costing people as much as $2500 per year.01 Mar 12:51 AM
