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
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Beautiful but costlyI'm becoming increasingly uncomfortable about our prices. NZ is an expensive destination and it's getting worse, writes Bernard Hickey.24 May 05:00 PM
RetailValue in boxes of goodnessBoxes of fruit, vegetables and even meat delivered to the door are becoming increasingly popular with time-poor Kiwi shoppers.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLooking for a house?We are looking for a house to rent and found one we liked online, with a company called Urban Realty.24 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessComvita annual profit rises 3.3pcComvita, which produces health products from manuka honey and olive leaves, lifted annual profit 3.3 percent.22 May 11:11 PM
AgribusinessComvita buys Timaru-based NZ HoneyNatural health products company Comvita said it had agreed to buy NZ Honey from NZ Honey Producers Co-Operative in a $12.3m.21 May 10:07 PM
RetailRewards all about the feel good factorMillions of us swipe our customer loyalty cards every day, but most aren't getting the most out of the points earned.21 May 05:30 PM
BusinessSkincare brand slashes pricesA 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.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWalk away from parking rip-offsWalking 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.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Watch out for hot sales to be in line for real bargainsWhatever your style or store preference, you can find a bargain if you're willing to put in some research before shopping, writes Diana Clement.17 May 05:00 PM
RetailKiwi prices among the world's highestKiwis 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?14 May 06:22 PM
OpinionJohn Parker: When I need a yak to my ISP, they're out with theirsBefore I signed up for an internet service provider (ISP) I imagined their help centres as well-lit, large rooms with lots of windows and dozens of small cubicles, writes John Parker.12 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: E-commerce - Lester BinnsThe internet is a big place, especially when compared with your local shopping mall or high street.11 May 07:00 PM
LifestyleA plan stretches dollarsA 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.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Cheaper shipping for bulk purchasesHave 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.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFare go: The meter is runningFour Herald staff caught cabs from Auckland Airport's international terminal to SkyCity yesterday, so we could compare their routes and what they were charged.09 May 05:00 PM
