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
TechnologyWhich phone is vulnerable to malware?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.01 May 05:38 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: No more tradie surprisesDon't you hate that whistling noise builders make as they suck air between their teeth after you've asked: "How much will it cost?"26 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Wardrobe on a budgetThe wrong clothes can kill a career before it starts. But buying a work wardrobe can be costly, writes Diana Clements.19 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandCyber-criminals more cunning in attacksCyber-criminals are planning their "hits" more carefully and the attacks are lasting longer than ever.08 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessNZ's top travel insurers are...Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.08 Apr 04:15 PM
EnergyPlan for one big bill has a downside, expertA 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.06 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessFans fume at 'rip-off' food pricesStadium-goers are crying foul over the prices for food and drink at sports matches and concerts.05 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandTrials stoke clash over milk typesNew research has stoked the health and nutrition controversy over "A1" cows' milk.01 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Check local book sites firstI had to buy a book recently. It hurt. Much as I love books, my financially sensible self would rather get them from the library or stock up on a few good novels at the school fair at $2 to $3 each.29 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleWaking up to the bite of inflationThe 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.29 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleChristmas clubs get in earlyStarting a Christmas savings scheme will make shopping less stressful and the way you save will make a big difference to how much cash you'll have.29 Mar 03:15 PM
RetailNo room for Mr Whippy?The owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise says Auckland's frozen dessert market is close to reaching "saturation point".23 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Online not the only way to goWe are conditioned to expect a bargain online but sometimes it's just as cheap to buy at a shop, where you get to touch and feel the product and discuss it with a salesperson, writes Diana Clement.22 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomySpending in vogue as gloom liftsKiwis are splashing out on wining, dining and big-ticket items such as new cars and household furniture as consumer confidence hits a nine-year high.18 Mar 03:15 PM
AgribusinessAsian enthusiasm for natural health boosts NZ industryAsian consumers increasingly viewing health supplements as "an investment rather than an expense" are driving growth in New Zealand's natural products industry.16 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyThe power is in your handsMost households could easily cut their power bills by 10 per cent by making small adjustments, energy conservation experts say.15 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessPink pushes up pricesIs it worth paying more for a razor just because it's pink?15 Mar 04:30 PM
RetailCard spending reboundsConsumers' plastic cards saw more of the light of day last month, but the trend suggests some loss of momentum in retail spending.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlug in to cheaper powerOver the past couple of weeks, households have been receiving nasty surprises in the mail.08 Mar 07:19 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Great place for arts and craftsWant to be dazzled by an unimaginable range of crafts? Then visit Etsy.com for a jaw-dropping experience. It has more than 25 million items for sale, writes Diana Clement.08 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleConsumer Watch: Cafe mark-up not a wind-upNext time you're ordering wine with a meal out, don't be afraid to order the cheapest - it's probably the best value.02 Mar 12:46 AM
BusinessTop of the tablets revealedApple's iPad Air has come out on top of a review of 28 tablet computers by Consumer NZ.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBuy Crikey: Online hits and missesAliexpress.com is where small- to medium-sized Chinese retailers sell almost every known product.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Sun power good but not magicSolar power systems can save households money, but don't expect them to eliminate your power bill.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTicketing agents told to disclose hidden chargesSport, music and art fans have no choice but to front up for added charges to attend this weekend's event bonanza, as ticketing agents continue to tack on extra fees.14 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Basic insurance best for petsPet owners are paying hundreds of dollars every year for insurance to ward off expensive vet bills.09 Feb 01:45 AM
LifestyleLast minute loveIt might be the thought that counts but when it comes to Valentine's Day, Kiwis are leaving such thoughts to the last minute.08 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBuy Crikey: Amour is affection, expense is something elseThe most romantic day of the year is a problem many men and women throw money at. Yet there are plenty of ways to save money on Valentine's Day and still be romantic.08 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleParents stung by scamsParents are losing hundreds of dollars through fraudulent websites claiming to sell popular baby products.01 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBuy Crikey: The patient shopper gets the best bargainsSick of shopping? You shouldn't be. January is the time of true bargains.18 Jan 04:30 PM
