OpinionEditorial: No easy way to tax goods bought onlineEditorial: Any government is well aware there will be no applause from the many people forced to pay another 15 per cent for their online purchases.17 Mar 04:00 PM
CommoditiesOil prices resume slideThe price of oil is tumbling again, rattling an already-shaken oil industry and heralding lower prices for consumers.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar mods can ruin insurance payoutTinted windows are becoming a fashion accessory for Kiwi motorists - but installing them can put owners at risk of a failed insurance claim.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarehouse sold me expired formulaAn Auckland mother whose baby drank expired infant formula has lashed out at the Warehouse for stocking the out-of-date product.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumers boost spending and savingRetailers are continuing to benefit from the boost to consumers' discretionary incomes from the fall in oil prices over the past year.10 Mar 04:00 PM
ManufacturingBaby formula: Mums on warpathSix complaints have been made to the Commerce Commission since its preliminary decision to allow infant formula companies to restrict their advertising.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLower power prices on offerWellington company Flick describes itself as "the first retailer to give NZers access to the wholesale price of power direct from the market the big guys buy electricity from".07 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleFast food foils calorie-countersA low-calorie diet isn't necessarily a healthy and balanced diet.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks issue caution over online fraudInternet banking customers using a popular online payment system are being warned by banks that they might not be covered if fraud occurs.15 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailLower petrol prices offset spending in JanuaryRetail spending charged to electronic cards fell 0.4 per cent last month, its third monthly decline in a row, as lower prices at the pump offset increased spending elsewhere.11 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessRivals pitch size v price in battle for Kiwi sweet toothA big spike in the cost of raw materials has put pressure on chocolate makers - as Cadbury was quick to point out when it announced plans this week to reduce block sizes by 10 per cent.06 Feb 03:00 PM
BusinessChocolate wars: Whittaker's stands firmChocolate company Whittaker's say they won't be following Cadbury and reducing the size of their bars.03 Feb 02:18 AM
BusinessCadbury downsizes choc blockCadbury is cutting the size of its chocolate blocks, citing manufacturing costs and a preference not to increase the price.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionConsumer Watch: Flash deals for loyal shoppersAs the battle for the discretionary dollar heats up, loyalty schemes are rapidly evolving, providing retailers with screeds of data about customers.31 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandScorcher puts heat on fan suppliesAucklanders desperate for a reprieve from the summer heat have shopped The Warehouse in Downtown Auckland out of fans.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandElectricity settlement win for 'wee guy'He spent 18 months without power after his electricity supplier refused to reconnect him after a storm. Now he's won an out-of-court settlement - and an apology.26 Jan 10:07 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Kiwis in the dark about irradiated fruit and vegetables"Irradiated food is anything but fresh," writes Sue Kedgley. So why is the govt bending over backwards to bring more of it in, and remove labels that identify it?26 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleMisleading food labels found in stingA leading consumer advocate is calling for better food labelling after a supermarket sting on products claiming to be good for your waistline.24 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessSunny weather brings optimismNew Zealand consumer confidence rose for a second month in January as households grew more upbeat about the prospects for the future.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOil price drop slow to flow onOil prices have fallen dramatically. But it could take months for falling fuel prices - which feed into economic activity - to benefit consumers.17 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Taco pack kitset for good, healthy mealI'm all for meal kits which incorporate fresh ingredients such as avocado, lettuce, capsicum and tomato.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuel freefall: some still feel pinchThe price of petrol keeps plunging but the savings are yet to ignite discounts for consumers elsewhere in the economy.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol prices continue to plummetPetrol prices have fallen again today, with 91 Octane up to four cents cheaper at major retailers than it was yesterday.13 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandMore petrol discounts to comePetrol prices fell again today and more discounts are expected in days ahead.12 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandPortable cots put kids at riskA survey of portable cots for sale in New Zealand has uncovered potentially fatal safety defects - including folding mechanisms that could trap a child's neck.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Business$3b spent in Xmas lead-upKiwis have already spent more than $3 billion in the lead-up to Christmas. Paymark yesterday revealed it had processed more than 59 million electronic transactions...21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGood cash choices will pay offDon't fall into the trap of paying off your credit card at the minimum rate. Banks usually require 3-5 per cent of the total each month...20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness never sleepsIf you're lying on the beach this summer and spot the person on the towel next to you staring intently at their smartphone, they may be running an international business, not just Facebooking.13 Dec 04:00 PM
CommoditiesPetrol prices fall to $2 a litreBP and Z are both claiming to have led the market in reducing their national price for 91-octane petrol to a smidgeon below $2 a litre this morning.05 Dec 12:54 AM
Personal FinanceConsumer watch: Six ways to stay afloatGet in touch with your lenderBanks will be more willing to help if they are warned trouble may be ahead, rather than getting a panicked phone call when the first repayment is missed.29 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandThe true cost of tasty festive fareEdibles essential for a Kiwi Christmas have risen by up to $6 an item in the past decade, an informal Herald comparison has shown.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-door knock stickers prove popularStickers warning door-to-door sellers to keep away have been so popular, Consumer New Zealand says it is printing more to meet demand.22 Nov 08:15 PM
