New ZealandWatchdog waves red flag at green labelsTwo "green" cleaning product manufacturers have been warned that their anti-chemical claims risk breaching the Fair Trading Act.15 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Let's stop horsing about on labelsIt's interesting how a food scare on the other side of the world can create ripples right around the globe, writes Sue Kedgley.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand9 strollers fail safety testsNine popular baby strollers have failed New Zealand's safety standards - including seven that didn't pass a strangulation test.05 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessLid blown on power price rortIt's the great Kiwi power rort. A university researcher has found that New Zealand power prices have surged at twice the rate of nearly every other developed country over the past 30 years.02 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleConsumer Watch: Fresh favourites aplentyThe outlook for fans of fresh produce looks good after stunning weather in the first half of summer.02 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleStars point to food's good and bad pointsThe proposed star system, like the previously proposed traffic light system, has the major advantage for consumers of telling them at a glance if the food is good for them overall.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBig cities = big parking billsNew Zealanders living in the country's largest cities are paying up to $32 more for casual private parking than those in smaller towns.27 Jan 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsUSB user stuck with wrong end of stickNeil Riley, from Wellington, was livid about the quality of a stick he bought in Hamilton last year.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRip-off builder back on jobA landscaper who ripped off clients by taking deposits without completing jobs is still advertising for work.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: There's sweet-all fruit in sugary snack bars28 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessConsumer Watchdog: Pet dog killed retrieving bouncing toyA distraught dog owner who watched in horror as her pet choked to death on a hard rubber ball hopes safety measures will prevent similar accidents.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire-risk PJs not checkedNew Zealand authorities never investigated the sale here of highly flammable children's nightwear.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPopular tramps fail safety testFour out of five trampolines failed the majority of safety tests run by Consumer NZ - but the Government warns that tighter standards may not make any difference.07 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watchdog: Dress up to tank up, or pay firstIt helps to dress up for movie premieres, dinner at a fine restaurant - or even visits to the petrol station.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandIs the big one winnable?Contest entrants deceived by the lure of rewards that don't exist as flashy contests are in the gun for offering prizes no one is guaranteed to win.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnsafe 'multi-purpose' ladders bannedSome ladders that do not meet New Zealand safety standards have been banned after one bought on Trade Me collapsed, injuring a man.22 Nov 02:08 AM
RetailConsumer Watchdog: Fridges - less power is moreBut whiteware is no longer white: a pretty colour seduces male shoppers.17 Nov 04:30 PM
RetailConsumer Watchdog: Hunt for a cereal killerWhat has happened to those favourite Kiwi breakfast biscuits?10 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdditives safe, say food makersThe council representing local food manufacturers has defended the use of controversial additives, including some that have proven negative effects in children.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ 'needs own food standards'There are 18 food additives allowed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that are banned in other countries.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHey big (Kiwi) spenderThe average Kiwi is buying more goods and services than in the past- and nearly 40 per cent more than when Shortland Street first appeared on our TV sets in 1992.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer watchdog: Hard-sell gets scrutiny<strong>Consumer advocates say proposals for change should be a lot tougher.</strong><p>20 Oct 11:09 PM
