New ZealandFees on 'interest-free' deals may outweigh savingsThere are calls for stricter rules for retailers on the added fees applied to interest-free deals.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence slips as rates riseConsumer confidence has fallen in the Westpac McDermott Miller survey, reflecting less cheerful economic news and a flurry of interest rate rises from the Reserve Bank.22 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessTop tips to make some cashSince CarAds launched at the beginning of the year, it has paid about 50 drivers to display business signs on their cars.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon't bomb out over kids' carsIt's one of those rites of passage most teenagers are hanging out for: buying their first car.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeft hanging on phone-co callsThey make their money helping Kiwis communicate but the biggest telcos in the country aren't quick to pick up the phone when customers call.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceAll credit for paying off debtHaving bad credit can stand in the way of everything from borrowing from the bank to signing up with a power company for your home electricity.23 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleExpensive and cheap pain pills much the sameSome medications marketed to target back or period pain, or specific cold and flu symptoms, contain the same ingredients as pills sold for standard pain relief.22 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleShoppers miss the best dealsShoppers are being duped by price-matching offers, with only 5 per cent taking advantage.16 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailRetailers step up online offeringsRetailers adapting to the changing habits of shoppers are using their own websites to combat "showrooming".11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCard transactions up in JulyConsumers' plastic cards saw more of the light of day last month.11 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailSupermarket rivals lock in cheap breadCheap loaves of bread are here to stay - at least for the foreseeable future, the country's major supermarkets have confirmed.04 Aug 08:16 PM
KiwiSaverCampaign to reduce tax on savingsThe Financial Services Council is looking to drum up popular support for a campaign to address what it says is the overtaxation of savings.30 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleStores push pointless product warrantyStores are still pushing extended warranties despite a law change that should put a stop to the hard sell.26 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to slash your power billSusan Edmunds asked experts for their top power-saving tips to put more money in your pocket this winter.19 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Post apologises for security breachNew Zealand Post is apologising to customers following security problems with its online shopping service.14 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleCheap meals can be healthierSome of the cheapest ready-meals on the market may also be the best for your waistline.12 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleDIY can save cash in the long runKeeping chickens and growing your own veges is the first step to being self-sufficient.05 Jul 08:04 PM
LifestyleMan stung by Trade Me rip-offIn May 2012, meatworker Graham Barker bought an iPhone for $1,110. It never arrived. Two years later, Barker is still smarting about being scammed.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: $1 for written statementQ: A month ago, I had $61.95 left to pay to clear my GE Gem account. I paid this, thinking it would be the end of it.28 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwis take new look at glassesA new pair of glasses used to be a once-every-few-years purchase costing hundreds. Now, competition has driven prices down so Kiwis can pick up a new pair for less than $100.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to cut those travel costsLooking to go away for winter? Susan Edmunds asks the travel experts for their top tips to bag a bargain getaway.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCheap eats could spike pricesThousands of Kiwis are cashing in on daily deals and voucher specials to eat out for less - but there's a warning: the offers may force up prices.14 Jun 11:09 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: NZ making same housing mistakesThe housing market is now ripe for a repeat of the rush into longer-term fixed mortgages seen between 2003 and 2007, writes Bernard Hickey.14 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAirport parking goes sky highBooking 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.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLaw reforms give buyers more powerA reform of New Zealand's consumer laws comes into force on Tuesday, bringing protections that have been lacking here for decades.13 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestylePrice of medicine cheaper overseasThousands of Kiwis are ordering medicine online to save money, but experts warn doing so could be dangerous.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'04 v '14: Test tickets cheaperThe 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.05 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessFraudsters posing as Facebook friendsKiwis are being urged to think twice before clicking on a Facebook friend's new video, as fraudsters increasingly target victims over social media.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Archer: Predicting the food of the futureThe 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.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic lovers go with the flowKiwi consumers are flocking to apps allowing access to free music on their computers, tablets and smartphones.01 Jun 02:49 AM
BusinessCheaper internet must waitInternet 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.25 May 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceTake a razor to your billsInterest rates are rising, but there are still good deals to be found. Many fixed rates are cheaper than floating at the moment.24 May 05:00 PM
