The cost of living in Auckland and Wellington has jumped significantly in just a year.

Kiwis are paying about $4 a month less for their broadband than they were a year ago

New Zealand consumer confidence rose to a five-month high on a strong labour market.

The price of NZ butter has risen so much that it's now as cheap to buy butter from France.

New Zealand food prices rose at their fastest annual pace in more than six years.

OPINION: We are throwing our money away on white elephants that we never use.

Beko A&NZ is warning that some of its tumble dryers are at risk of catching fire.

The Electricity Authority says 6170 homes have been disconnected in the last few months.

Retail NZ has a warning for Kiwi consumers.

Bunnings-brand heater could leak or spray hot oil.

Consumer NZ says it will join an international investigation into ticket reselling sites.

The Commerce Commission is investigating Apple over its faulty phone replacement policy.

Finally, someone is taking an interest in Myer.

Six thousand more Kiwi car owners have had their vehicles recalled.

Two-thirds of consumers have been stung by extra costs when buying goods and services.

Consumer NZ wants the Government to regulate the free-range egg industry.

A popular salad brand has been withdrawn from supermarkets and fast-food outlets.

Bunnings has pleaded not guilty to charges of misleading the public over its "lowest price guaranteed" campaigns.

A company's culture has long been an underlying actor in any story about its successes, its struggles or its failures.

New Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.

The Oppo R9s has been billed as the "iPhone killer", but with so much competition on the market, it'll need a killer price point.

New Zealand mobile and internet companies are lacking in customer services, and Spark and Vodafone trail the field.

Product with low sugar and salt and plenty of wholegrains a good choice.

COMMENT: When Jennifer McIndoe signed on the dotted line for an Avis rental car she didn't realise the ramifications.

Children's products company phil&teds has recalled some of its car seats due to a problem with a harness.

The Apple Airpods come with a hefty price tag, and do stay in your ears, Juha Saarinen writes.

Billing disputes are the main issue for utility customers but the number of those complaining about disconnections is growing.

Why do we keep buying the same brands at the supermarket? Scientists explain.

New data has revealed a notable drop in the average Kiwi household's greenhouse gas emissions, as production of meat, dairy and electricity becomes more climate-friendly.

The Commerce Commission is proposing changes Chorus has to provide retail service providers on its copper lines.