BusinessCost of living on the riseThe cost of living in Auckland and Wellington has jumped significantly in just a year.21 Jun 08:07 PM
TelecommunicationsBroadband prices down $4 a monthKiwis are paying about $4 a month less for their broadband than they were a year ago20 Jun 09:39 PM
BDBDEconomyConsumer confidence climbs to 5-month highNew Zealand consumer confidence rose to a five-month high on a strong labour market.20 Jun 12:56 AM
BusinessNZ butter as expensive as French butterThe price of NZ butter has risen so much that it's now as cheap to buy butter from France.14 Jun 06:42 AM
BDBDBusinessFood prices soar, kumara prices doubleNew Zealand food prices rose at their fastest annual pace in more than six years.13 Jun 11:14 PM
OpinionDiana ClementReally, why did I buy this gizmo?OPINION: We are throwing our money away on white elephants that we never use.10 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessBeko warns dryers risk catching fireBeko A&NZ is warning that some of its tumble dryers are at risk of catching fire.01 Jun 03:25 AM
EnergyKiwis in the dark about disconnectionsThe Electricity Authority says 6170 homes have been disconnected in the last few months.31 May 11:29 PM
RetailConsumers warned about overseas scamsRetail NZ has a warning for Kiwi consumers.18 May 12:23 AM
Media and marketingGrabOne revamps with new site, appDaily deals company GrabOne is reinventing itself with a redesigned website and new app.16 May 01:32 AM
BusinessBunnings recalls oil-spraying heatersBunnings Warehouse has extended a recall of its heaters after reports of oil spraying.08 May 09:25 PM
BusinessLeaky, spraying oil heaters recalledBunnings-brand heater could leak or spray hot oil.02 May 10:12 AM
EntertainmentWatchdog investigating ticket complaintsConsumer NZ says it will join an international investigation into ticket reselling sites.19 Apr 06:20 PM
BusinessComCom probes Apple's faulty phone policyThe Commerce Commission is investigating Apple over its faulty phone replacement policy.06 Apr 11:35 PM
BusinessToyota cars recalled over faulty airbagsSix thousand more Kiwi car owners have had their vehicles recalled.30 Mar 10:03 AM
CompaniesKiwis ripped off over 'sneaky fees'Two-thirds of consumers have been stung by extra costs when buying goods and services.14 Mar 01:40 AM
RetailSFO investigating free-range claimsConsumer NZ wants the Government to regulate the free-range egg industry.13 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandSalad recall after listeria discoveryA popular salad brand has been withdrawn from supermarkets and fast-food outlets.09 Mar 10:04 PM
BusinessNot guilty plea over price guaranteeBunnings has pleaded not guilty to charges of misleading the public over its "lowest price guaranteed" campaigns.07 Mar 03:06 AM
BusinessInghams, Tegel warned on chicken sizeThe Commerce Commission said the companies were 'likely to have made misleading representations about chicken size'.06 Mar 08:11 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Save on food without starvingCOMMENT: There are many genuine savings to be made on food purchases.05 Mar 03:50 AM
EmploymentToxic workplace a liability for companiesA company's culture has long been an underlying actor in any story about its successes, its struggles or its failures.24 Feb 08:55 PM
BDBDRetailConsumer confidence eases in FebNew Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.16 Feb 12:19 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenGear Monday: Oppo R9s smartphoneThe Oppo R9s has been billed as the "iPhone killer", but with so much competition on the market, it'll need a killer price point.12 Feb 10:56 PM
TelecommunicationsTelcos' customer service lacking: surveyNew Zealand mobile and internet companies are lacking in customer services, and Spark and Vodafone trail the field.01 Feb 09:11 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Vogel's cracks healthy cereal numberProduct with low sugar and salt and plenty of wholegrains a good choice.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Car rental trapsCOMMENT: When Jennifer McIndoe signed on the dotted line for an Avis rental car she didn't realise the ramifications.14 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessCar seats recalled due to harness faultChildren's products company phil&teds has recalled some of its car seats due to a problem with a harness.21 Dec 10:42 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenApple AirPods review: worth the waitThe Apple Airpods come with a hefty price tag, and do stay in your ears, Juha Saarinen writes.20 Dec 01:31 AM
CommoditiesUtility customers' biggest gripesBilling disputes are the main issue for utility customers but the number of those complaining about disconnections is growing.11 Dec 10:28 PM
BusinessWhy we're supermarket creatures of habitWhy do we keep buying the same brands at the supermarket? Scientists explain.03 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ households' impact on climate changeNew 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.29 Nov 02:29 AM
BDBDRetailRegulator proposes Chorus service changesThe Commerce Commission is proposing changes Chorus has to provide retail service providers on its copper lines.08 Nov 09:11 PM
