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Radiation risk to winter tan

Rabbit toy and blender recalled

One plus one - does it add up to higher prices?

In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.

Big two supermarket chains locked in fierce food fight

The grocery industry, lest we forget, is basically trench warfare, Tim Morris insists.

Medical professionals concerned by energy-drink buzz

Baby-bottle health risks

Scoop - it's the great Kiwi chip scandal

Hot chips are not all created equal, and there are no rules as to how many chips you will get in a scoop.

Airline to introduce coin-operated toilets

The Irish carrier Ryanair is planning to make its toilets coin-operated.

Moro bars latest to get alien flavour

Cadbury is warning that Moro bars could taste a little different from today.

Getting a handle on Kiwi 'pints'

While the British and Irish pride themselves on their precisely measured pints of beer, it seems you won't find the same consistency in NZ.

Vitamin drink warning

Tooth decay alert

Smaller Paddle Pop joins growing list of shrinking treats

Paddle Pop icecreams have a few less licks in them after a size reduction their maker claims is for "nutritional" reasons.

Cheaper fares over Tasman

You're better off booking your transtasman flight on Air New Zealand's website from the other side of the ditch.

Produce prices drop for seventh month in a row

Consumers go online to gripe at bad service

Have you got a complaint about customer services? Join the queue - or maybe a Facebook group - to vent your rage.