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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.

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.

<i>Gill South</i>: Figuring out your style
Getting the once-over from an appearance expert gives Gill South the confidence to put her best foot forward.