EntertainmentTicket vendors crank up costsTicket vendors are charging up to almost 50 per cent of the price of tickets to email them to customers.02 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessCarpet promises breach law - judgeA 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.01 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionAsk Susan: Replacement policyWhen 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?27 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Good deals at home tooThe 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.27 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTricky exercise to end gym contractsNew research shows 45% of Generation Y gym-goers did not read the terms and conditions before they signed up for their gym contracts.20 Jul 09:10 PM
LifestyleOnline sales sink seaside shopAt least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEric Watson: Odds stacked against TABWhat do racing and retail sales have in common? Both industries are suffering unfair competition from offshore websites.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Boxes of goodies well worth a tryHome delivery of fruit and vegetable boxes is a booming industry. Chances are, several companies deliver in your area.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Shop around for spec-tacular dealsBad eyesight can prove to be expensive. A friend just spent $1,500 on a pair of glasses.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandChase low rates, but be wary of debtOffers of low interest rates on credit cards are tempting but consumers may end up paying more than they realise.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore tools to save powerElectricity consumers may soon be able to use online tools to work out the most cost-effective time to use appliances.06 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleNZ ice safe from E.coli fearsSoft 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.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarket retailers doing it hardRetailers in revamped Victoria Park Market say they are feeling the pinch as renovation at the historic site drags on.29 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Shop online and pick your perksI shop online as much as I can. It saves time, hassle, petrol and sometimes money. Yet, in my opinion, New Zealand is poorly served for online shopping.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSunbed law leads the way for NZAuckland 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.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOld and risky on our roadsThe average age of a car in New Zealand is almost 14 years, but motor groups say people are putting themselves at risk.25 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Buy cheap and shiverPeople should not buy low-wattage heaters expecting to save money on heating, experts say.22 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleOld food not all badThe 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.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Spoil pets but don't deplete the kittyKiwis spend $1.6 billion on their pets annually. We pamper our pooches more than our grandparents ever could have imagined.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Headphone prices as specific as their usesOnce upon a time headphones were boring. Now they're to die for. Any self-respecting gamer or music-lover probably owns several sets.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarked rise in heat pump useAbout 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.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandShops pop up to practiseIf 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.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOnline shopping surgesMore Kiwis are shopping online than ever before, with more than half of New Zealand adults contributing to $3.7 billion of internet sales last year.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandIs bottled water a sham?New Zealanders spent a staggering $60.4 million on bottled water at petrol stations and supermarkets last year.09 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Gourmet markets growing popularGourmet supermarkets are becoming more popular in the Auckland region. Shoppers looking for quality produce, artisan products, and obscure ingredients are flocking to Nosh Food Market, Farro Fresh and smaller delis.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTaxis deny disabledBooking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Tent troubleLast year, we bought an Equinox Tent from FCO in New Plymouth for $899. We used the tent for six nights. This year, we camped again and on about the sixth night a storm came through the campsite and ours was the only tent that was felled.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Small cities, big costSome of the most expensive places in which to build in New Zealand are not the big cities with highest demand and dearest house prices.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuried by billsCharles Blower knows better than anyone how quickly body-corporate levies can skyrocket.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Pitfalls for unit buyersApartment purchasers are being caught out by legislation that requires developments to have a maintenance plan - but not the funds to implement it.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Plan changes suit developersDevelopers are worried Auckland Council will bow to public protest over its unitary plan and housing projects will continue to struggle to get going.01 Jun 05:30 PM
