New ZealandConsumer Watch: Bankrupt nearly backA victim of a three-times bankrupted builder says more needs to be done to protect consumers from people who have been declared insolvent multiple times.11 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: As good as new with warrantiesLooking for ways to get "as new" electrical goods without paying full price? Don't want to risk buying second-hand on Trade Me? Then try "refurbished" items.11 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWashing machine fire escapeA Wairarapa family have become the latest victims of a washing machine notorious for catching fire.08 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandArsenic in the airSafe pollution levels are being breached by burning timber treated with arsenic, a study shows.04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMiddle men cash in on currencyKiwi travellers scan the internet for cheap flights but appear happy to pay over the odds for foreign currency.04 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Low, low price sometimes means high, high riskConsumers can save serious cash by shopping around. And price comparison websites let you do that at the flick of a mouse or touch of a smartphone screen.04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ v the world: How we rate on pricesIs NZ really an expensive place to live? Overall the answer is yes, according to a global price survey. But as Amelia Wade finds in a checklist of 24 items, it all depends on what you're buying.03 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Snack for athletesPeople reaching for a protein bar, thinking it's a healthy snack, may be unwittingly adding to their waist lines.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Parts cost a shockA strong Kiwi dollar and weak demand from European car buyers are driving up the popularity of brands like Volkswagen, Audi and BMW in NZ.27 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Postage costs put a sting in the tail of online shoppingKiwis are increasingly buying from overseas. It's not great for our retailers, but it's a fact of life.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Lowest prices if you're AustralianThe hardware chain offers to beat any price on the same stocked item by 15 per cent.20 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Fitting policiesI was in a shop dressing room that had a sign saying if customers damaged clothing while trying it on, they would have to pay for it. It also said no one was allowed to take photos in the dressing rooms.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Coffee has bruising costKiwis are snapping up capsule coffee machines, even though the cost of making a cup of coffee can be three times as much as using a traditional machine with beans.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCheck chips, pet owners toldPet owners are being warned that identity microchips in their precious animals may be faulty after flaws were detected in more than 1,000 chips.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBankrupted builder backA tradesman who was publicly accused of ripping off clients is back, and appears to be up to his old tricks.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis crave online convenienceKiwis are increasingly becoming "convenient consumers" as they choose to shop and watch TV when it suits them.12 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Sweet drink has two additives banned in USTwo additives that have been banned in the United States should send any consumer running, writes Wendyl Nissen.12 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: New food standard not whole packageIf you wander around a supermarket, you'll find all sorts of fanciful health claims on food, writes Sue Kedgley. Health claims are often presented as if they provide vital information about the health qualities of food.10 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandThrifty Kiwis target grocery dealsNew Zealanders buy 59 per cent of their groceries on sale, the highest percentage of any developed nation.08 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingFood label crackdownFood and drink makers will no longer be able to make health claims such as "low in fat" or "good for bones" without scientific evidence.07 Apr 09:20 PM
New ZealandCheck the red flags in stampede for Mighty River sharesTrying to wave down a stampede of elephants can be a thankless and possibly dangerous task, but someone's got to try to do it.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandHigh side to low discountsNew Zealanders who do not have time to shop around are being left out of pocket by retailers' discounting strategies, experts say.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Caught in funeral bindElderly people are being caught out by funeral insurance plans that they do not understand, the Insurance and Savings Ombudsman says.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandScam Watch - April 7Scammers are back to their old tricks, according to reports.06 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleCaught in the organic trapHealth-conscious shoppers are being duped into buying products labelled "organic" without knowing what it means or if the product is what the label says it is, experts warn.05 Apr 04:30 PM
RetailStores told to get online nowThe number of New Zealanders shopping online has tripled in less than a decade, with entertainment and leisure products the favourite internet purchases.03 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandEggs smaller, more costlyEaster egg manufacturers are likely making more of a profit this year than in Easters past, an analyst says.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis back in driver's seatKiwi motorists have adjusted to higher fuel prices and are getting back behind the wheel, statistics show.30 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementMisleading bargains confuse sale huntersOur letterboxes are flooded with flyers before a holiday weekend and newspapers do a good trade in retail adverts.30 Mar 04:30 PM
