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Consumer Watchdog: Fees worth smiling about
A Herald on Sunday survey has shown the cost of a dental check-up can vary wildly.

How to save $250 a week
A family of five could save $250 a week by making small adjustments to driving, supermarket shopping and power usage.

Big players muscle in on the king of online coupons
Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Air NZ, Telecom loyalty takes hit
Consumers already under stress from rising prices are about to face another double whammy from two of our biggest companies.

Have they got a deal for you
Suddenly, grab-a-bargain websites are everywhere, with deep discounts on anything from burgers to overseas holidays.

Wins and losses in big-bang deals
It is no surprise that the most popular deals so far on the group-buying sites have been the cheapest ones.

Fonterra, supermarkets focus of milk price probe
Fonterra is being asked to hand over its raw milk price calculations to the Commerce Commission, as it looks into whether a full milk price inquiry is justified.

Fake DNA kit an 'over-priced cotton bud'
Scammers who use a fake DNA testing kit promising to predict health and affluence in order to get victims to hand over credit card details have begun targeting New Zealand letterboxes.

The Warehouse recalls infant pyjamas
The Warehouse has announced a nationwide recall of infant flannelette pyjamas.

Raft of changes to consumer law introduced
Measures to give regulators stronger powers to control potentially dangerous goods like laser pointers are among a suite of changes to consumer law introduced today by Consumer Affairs Minister John Boscawen.

Consumer watchdog: Jury out in pillow case
Dig deep for an ergonomic type, or stick to cheap, fluffy favourite?