More retailers are dropping expiry dates on gift cards.

New Zealand's consumer prices rose at a faster pace than reported in the September quarter, with Stats NZ discovering they made an error.

COMMENT: Milk without reintroduced permeates is available and costs little more than one that tastes more watery.

Tesla, the car company once beloved by consumers, has slipped in rankings and been labelled one of the least reliable car companies in the US.

Does forking out for your skincare really give you better results?

Watch NZH Focus: Rival supermarket chains are joining forces to tackle childhood obesity, a growing problem in New Zealand.

Consumer New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have released a checklist for anyone planning international travel.

NZ consumer confidence rose in October as rising house prices and a strong labour market keep people upbeat, further supporting economic growth.

COMMENT: Smartphone contracts are complicated and consumers don't understand them.

The Commerce Commission's practice of releasing the companies it receives the most complaints about has been criticised.

Telcos Spark and Vodafone have topped the list as the most complained about companies according to the Commerce Commission. Have you ever had any issues?

Migrants are among New Zealand's richest and most sophisticated consumers, a new study reveals.

Some retailers have agreed to abolish expiry dates on gift cards in response to a Consumer New Zealand campaign.

Banana prices have spiked.

Consumer New Zealand survey says the public is having millions of dollars in store credit rendered worthless each year.

New Zealand Vacuum Cleaner Co has pleaded guilty to 10 charges under the Fair Trading Act.

After numerous customers have been injured by the appliances, and Thermomix allegedly tried to silence the complaints, a consumer group has stepped in.

Plunging dairy prices have again pushed down the price of food.

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Economists say the drop was largely seasonal, as construction remained positive.

The wait is over for New Zealand shoppers - David Jones has opened its first New Zealand store in Wellington today.

Consumer prices rose less than expected in the June quarter as cheaper meat and domestic airfares offset a recovery in petrol prices

The re-worked version comes after complaints from customers suggested the advertising team be "retrenched".

Combining solar panels and batteries would make homes fully self sufficient, but Powerwalls don't provide capacity to make it affordable.

Consumer confidence remains strong but in Auckland soaring house prices are hitting sentiment.

COMMENT: Technology is giving Kiwis the chance to diversify beyond rental property and more recently Kiwi Saver investing.

Power prices are an ongoing worry for many people, who hold back heating their homes in a bid to cut down on the power bill, a survey shows.

Switching power companies has hit a record and new figures show Kiwis could be better off if they change suppliers.

COMMENT: Today's consumer often has conflicting expectations.

How to make sure you're not blowing precious warmth and money out the window.