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Great country, shame about prices

Land of expensive milk and honey

Feeling the pinch as you do the supermarket shopping this weekend? You're not alone - Kiwis really do pay more as a proportion of their incomes for everyday items than many overseas.

Being small doesn't help

Commission warning to phone retailers

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.

Have you been hit with an unexpected 'roaming' cellphone bill?

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.

Consumer NZ warns over Air NZ deal

Cheaper regional flights come with a catch

A new Air NZ regional discount card costs $800 for a 30pc discount.

<i>Bargain Betty:</i> Cheap options for keeping soap allergies at bay

Milk of human enrichment

<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.

Steak sauce, fire extinguishers recalled

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.