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Warning over bogus GST, ETS price hikes
Businesses have been warned not to mislead consumers when they say the ETS or GST hike is behind price rises.

Cadbury falls from grace in most-trusted survey
After six years at number one, Cadbury has plunged in the rankings in the latest most-trusted brands survey, with Wattie's taking out the top spot.

Cosmetic products pulled after TV series' safety check
Several hair and eyelash dye products are being recalled after a TV series discovered banned ingredients.

Scammers creaming $447m off Kiwis yearly
Thousands of Kiwis are being conned by scams each year - and there's a reasonable chance you'll become one, according to new Govt figures.

Cosmetics ingredient could get under skin
Kiwi women are applying makeup that contains potentially toxic materials which have been removed from stores overseas.

Battle for power customers hotting up
Power companies have hit back at claims that dirty tricks are being used stop customers switching suppliers.

Homegrown disadvantage for banks
For the past three years Kiwibank has been voted New Zealand's Most Trusted Bank in the annual Reader's Digest poll.

<i>Inside Money:</i> Consumer backing the big end of town
Is Consumer backing the big end of town in the debate over financial advisor legislation?

Hair care: Gently does it
Natural or eco-friendly "green" hair is the latest trend, writes Janetta Mackay.

Cult coffee not to be pooh-poohed
Kopi luwak is a blend made from the droppings of small cat-like creatures found in Indonesia, and costs $50 for 50g here.

Councils paid for private info
Homeowners are being targeted by advertisers using private information from building consent applications to solicit sales.

Broadband solution can begin in the home
Inadequate home wiring, old hardware and software are all creating broadband bottlenecks in the home.

<i>Inside Money:</i> This account is overdue
Inside Money:Why are the rich just as tardy with bills as the poor?

Quarter of Kiwis plan to skip paying bills, says survey
One in four New Zealanders will pay their bills late over the next year, with 35pc saying they would miss paying the TV bill if they ran short of cash.