RetailBig players muscle in on the king of online couponsBig 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.05 May 08:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ, Telecom loyalty takes hitConsumers already under stress from rising prices are about to face another double whammy from two of our biggest companies.30 Apr 05:30 PM
RetailHave they got a deal for youSuddenly, grab-a-bargain websites are everywhere, with deep discounts on anything from burgers to overseas holidays. 28 Apr 09:30 PM
RetailWins and losses in big-bang dealsIt is no surprise that the most popular deals so far on the group-buying sites have been the cheapest ones.28 Apr 05:30 PM
CompaniesFonterra, supermarkets focus of milk price probeFonterra 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.12 Apr 04:20 AM
Opinion<i>Gill South</i>: Figuring out your styleGetting the once-over from an appearance expert gives Gill South the confidence to put her best foot forward.10 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandFake 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.07 Apr 12:50 AM
RetailThe Warehouse recalls infant pyjamasThe Warehouse has announced a nationwide recall of infant flannelette pyjamas.25 Mar 07:28 PM
BusinessRaft of changes to consumer law introducedMeasures 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.16 Mar 01:42 AM
LifestyleConsumer watchdog: Jury out in pillow caseDig deep for an ergonomic type, or stick to cheap, fluffy favourite?12 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessFans to find out about RWC final ticketsRugby fans from around the world will find out on Monday whether they have secured tickets to the semisand final of the Rugby World Cup in the third phase of the ticket balloting system.11 Feb 01:05 AM
RetailTip Top gifts trumpet birthdayRachel Hunter's modelling career kicked off in one of Tip Top's ads when she was just 15. It was the mid-1980s and a Trumpet cost 95c.10 Feb 04:30 PM
