Booking online, or picking the right hotel, could make a big difference to the amount you pay for parking at the airport next time you head overseas.

A reform of New Zealand's consumer laws comes into force on Tuesday, bringing protections that have been lacking here for decades.

Thousands of Kiwis are ordering medicine online to save money, but experts warn doing so could be dangerous.

The cost of a ticket to watch the All Blacks take on the English at Eden Park tomorrow is cheaper than it was 10 years ago.

Kiwis are being urged to think twice before clicking on a Facebook friend's new video, as fraudsters increasingly target victims over social media.

The industry has pulled huge amounts of salt and sugar out of food but are fearful that consumers will see "low-salt" or "reduced sugar" as meaning "reduced flavour", writes Richard Archer.

Kiwi consumers are flocking to apps allowing access to free music on their computers, tablets and smartphones.

Internet companies will enjoy a reduction in some of their wholesale costs in December but aren't committed to passing on these savings directly to consumers then.

Interest rates are rising, but there are still good deals to be found. Many fixed rates are cheaper than floating at the moment.

Boxes of fruit, vegetables and even meat delivered to the door are becoming increasingly popular with time-poor Kiwi shoppers.

Comvita, which produces health products from manuka honey and olive leaves, lifted annual profit 3.3 percent.

Natural health products company Comvita said it had agreed to buy NZ Honey from NZ Honey Producers Co-Operative in a $12.3m.

Millions of us swipe our customer loyalty cards every day, but most aren't getting the most out of the points earned.

A leading skincare brand has dropped its prices by as much as $50 on some products to stop customers buying cheaper, and sometimes counterfeit, products online.

Walking a few extra blocks can save you a lot of money on parking in Auckland's central city, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed.

Whatever your style or store preference, you can find a bargain if you're willing to put in some research before shopping, writes Diana Clement.

Kiwis pay more than buyers elsewhere for some of the most popular consumer goods, a global report shows. So which products will burn a hole in your pocket?

A meal plan, shopping once a week and buying fruit and veges from specialist shops, rather than a supermarket, will save you thousands a year, a food writer and budgeting expert says.

Have you ever browsed overseas websites dreaming of being able to buy so cheaply or to have such choice? I'm guilty of doing that on Zappos.com, writes Diana Clement.

Four Herald staff caught cabs from Auckland Airport's international terminal to SkyCity yesterday, so we could compare their routes and what they were charged.

Whether you use Android, iOS, Blackberry or another system, you are vulnerable. On some systems, more than 40,000 pieces of malware exist to infect your device.

Don't you hate that whistling noise builders make as they suck air between their teeth after you've asked: "How much will it cost?"

The wrong clothes can kill a career before it starts. But buying a work wardrobe can be costly, writes Diana Clements.

Cyber-criminals are planning their "hits" more carefully and the attacks are lasting longer than ever.

Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.

A power company is offering the chance to pay all household costs in one bill - but consumer groups warn the convenience may come at a cost.

Stadium-goers are crying foul over the prices for food and drink at sports matches and concerts.

New research has stoked the health and nutrition controversy over "A1" cows' milk.

The cost of feeding your family a cooked weekend breakfast rose by more than three times the rate of inflation over the past five years - and the price increases aren't likely to stop.