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Fare rise tipped as Pacific Blue exits
Domestic airfares are likely to rise because of Pacific Blue's departure from NZ and despite Jetstar's expansion plans, Consumer NZ says.
Taxes keep cost of Aussie flights high
Taxes and security levies are keeping the cost of flights to and from Australia at unfairly high levels, according to a travel agent.
Roaming charges nasty shock for travellers
Unwary travellers are being stung by $1000 bills after using their phones and mobile broadband overseas - and the issue is on the Govt's radar.
Banned preservative found in NZ baby products
A range of mother and baby care products containing a banned ingredient should be withdrawn immediately, says Consumer NZ.
Cheaper regional flights come with a catch
A new Air NZ regional discount card costs $800 for a 30pc discount.
<i>Inside Money: </i>Return of the repo - US consumers go basic
More Americans are now making their own lunch, growing their hair long and catching public transport.
Women and high earners feel pinch
Women, middle-aged people and high-income households are under more financial stress than other New Zealanders, a survey has shown.
Kiwis will turn to credit if Bollard raises interest rates
Over a third of kiwi households will have to use credit to pay for otherwise unaffordable expenses if the Reserve Bank increases interest rates in the coming months, according to a new survey.
Commission urges caution over holiday vouchers
The Commerce Commission has warned people to be careful when being offered holiday vouchers by telemarketers.
<i>Inside Money: </i>Sore winners should end frozen war
After contributing to a famous victory against the forces of financial bigness you'd think the Frozen Funds Group (FFG) would want to chill out a little.
Biggest fall in food prices for 50 years
Food prices dropped by 2 per cent in the past year - the largest annual fall since records began more than 50 years ago.
Access to Ikea goods in NZ comes at a cost
A Parnell business is making Ikea products available to Kiwis - at a premium.
Pak'nSave voted cheapest food store
Supermarket chain Pak'nSave has again been voted New Zealand's cheapest supermarket, Consumer NZ says.