Irradiated Australian tomatoes are set to appear on New Zealand shelves but a local lobby group is questioning how consumers will be able to spot them.

Lines company Chorus would benefit and consumers would lose out from Government proposals made at the start of a review of telecommunications law.

More than 80,000 cans of suspect infant formula have been recalled in Hong Kong and a hotline set up by the city's authorities has been fielding hundreds of calls.

Almost two-thirds of children's breakfast cereals contain too much sugar, a survey of brands sold in New Zealand shows.

Frustrated parents have been flooding helplines in a desperate bid for information on which infant formula is safe and some have taken their children to the doctor.

Fonterra's dairy product recall made headlines worldwide, as New Zealand's export markets react to reports of the botulism scare.

Worried parents have criticised authorities over misinformation about Karicare formula.

Eight companies may have received the contaminated whey protein from Fonterra.

A High Court judge says carpet maker Cavalier Bremworth breached the Fair Trading Act and found the firm made misleading statements about warranties for a new range.

When I bought a USB charger, the shop said if there were any problems they would replace it, but not refund my money. I thought this was odd. And it broke the first time I used it. What are my rights here?

The debate over GST on international purchases is raging in retail. Ask any cycle shop owner and you'll get an impassioned speech on the subject.

New research shows 45% of Generation Y gym-goers did not read the terms and conditions before they signed up for their gym contracts.

Home delivery of fruit and vegetable boxes is a booming industry. Chances are, several companies deliver in your area.

At least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.

What do racing and retail sales have in common? Both industries are suffering unfair competition from offshore websites.

Offers of low interest rates on credit cards are tempting but consumers may end up paying more than they realise.

Bad eyesight can prove to be expensive. A friend just spent $1,500 on a pair of glasses.

Fake "scratch and win" tickets are still circulating.

Soft drink ice can contain more bacteria than toilet water, according to reports from the UK and US. But Kiwis are more likely to pick up bacteria from unwashed fruit than from ice in drinks.

Retailers in revamped Victoria Park Market say they are feeling the pinch as renovation at the historic site drags on.

Auckland has been credited with "leading the way" in the fight against sunbeds after passing a bylaw that requires all commercial sunbed businesses to be licensed.

The average age of a car in New Zealand is almost 14 years, but motor groups say people are putting themselves at risk.

People should not buy low-wattage heaters expecting to save money on heating, experts say.

The British Food Standards Agency has sparked new debate, advising English consumers that it is safe to eat eggs two days after their best-before expiry date. They are hoping to reduce food waste.

Kiwis spend $1.6 billion on their pets annually. We pamper our pooches more than our grandparents ever could have imagined.

About a quarter of NZ homes are using heat pumps to provide warmth this winter, but experts warn that if buildings have inadequate insulation the power bills may be unnecessarily high.

If you expect a bargain from pop-up shops, you might be out of luck. Pop-up shops have become popular over recent years, particularly around Christmas as retailers cash in on people looking to spend.

Once upon a time headphones were boring. Now they're to die for. Any self-respecting gamer or music-lover probably owns several sets.