PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sectorLuxon assures the conflict has been managed well. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel newsNo boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in onlineThey had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.03 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statisticsOPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSpotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising rulingThe store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.13 Feb 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail spending off to slow start in 2025Spending in the retail industries over January fell by 1.6%.12 Feb 10:06 PM
World‘So expensive’: Avian flu triggers US egg price hike, shortagesSupermarkets in Washington often have empty or sparsely stocked egg shelves.09 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandDriver quit seizure medication for extreme soup diet, passed out and caused $28k crashThe man was living off two portions of soup per week and taking weight-loss meds.02 Feb 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBig-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence fallsMore Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.30 Jan 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Corporate disaster': Sky viewers' fury over satellite shambles - can you get a refund?One customer says he was promised a technician eight times, another performed rooftop DIY.28 Jan 10:22 PM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic failure’: Luxury Mercedes-Benz owner wins payout after engine blew upA man's $50,000 Mercedes was plagued by engine failure barely a year after purchase.25 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitaliaThe ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.24 Jan 09:00 PM
BusinessConsumer NZ says Crimson Education start-up should make contracts clearerConsumer says law change needed.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: How to avoid Microsoft's 38% price rise, Amazon recruits NZ roles for Project KuiperPLUS: A peek over the fence at Amazon's Auckland data centre.13 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chatMother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.07 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandFly-byes: Kiwis urged to use Flybuys points before they vanishAfter New Years' Eve, the value of all Flybuys points will be given to its shareholders.28 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandUK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmareThe family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
BusinessUS court blocks $43 billion supermarket mega-mergerMerger opponents warned of rising grocery prices for consumers, and lower wages.11 Dec 12:23 AM
LifestyleAre all sunscreens created equal?Which sunscreen offers the best protection? Are more expensive ones better?06 Dec 09:54 PM
BusinessChristmas dinner costs: What shoppers can expect this yearExpect lower prices for kūmara and stone fruit but higher meat costs due to export demand.30 Nov 09:46 PM
CrimeHomeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.24 Nov 11:05 PM
BusinessNZ consumers face 5% increase in power pricesFrom April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.21 Nov 02:42 AM
BusinessGovernment policies dragging out recession, economists saySlashing budget deficit, reducing public debt making things worse, group says.20 Nov 08:42 PM
BusinessAnger at big supermarkets inspires Australia’s ‘word of the year’'Colesworth' outdoes Yimbys and ute taxes as supermarket 'duopoly' frustrates some people.20 Nov 12:01 AM
EntertainmentEventgoers frustrated as Ticketek NZ website remains downThe Australian site cited a 'heightened threat level' as the issue.19 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandRules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customersThe Electricity Authority is set to implement rules.08 Nov 03:55 AM
BusinessAdviser liability gap leaves couple with no easy optionsCustomer says nobody can help with financial advice complaint.06 Nov 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probePush for Government inquiry meets roadblock04 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandAlcohol merchants targeted as BNPL schemes thrive in weak economyBuy Now, Pay Later providers are targeting alcohol merchants and products.30 Oct 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by priceThe move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.26 Oct 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi consumers being left in the dark over harmful fats in supermarket foodsMost food products sold in supermarkets don't disclose if they contain harmful trans-fats.06 Oct 04:00 PM
RetailFoodstuffs merger proposal rejectedSupermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.30 Sep 07:49 PM
Official Cash RateEconomic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businessesHouseholds continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.30 Sep 04:00 PM
