New ZealandFamily refused refund after claims $135k Audi 'unsafe'The family car has mould and corrosion and has been flagged as damaged by NZTA.08 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandRogue robotic vacuum cleaner's rampage causes $3.5k in damageThe expensive vacuum went rogue after being left to its own devices.08 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandDoorDash arrives in Auckland: Where you'll be able to use the appBig competition for UberEats as DoorDash offers a month of free delivery.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceChina’s ‘scary’ Amazon killer: The shopping app taking over the internetSpending on Temu could hit $10b this year– a sum it took Amazon 12 years to hit.02 Jul 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why can’t banks be open about open banking?OPINION: They have it in Australia and the UK but why not here?01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe cheapest, most expensive gas stations in NZ on final day of tax discountTomorrow the price per litre will increase by around 29 cents.30 Jun 06:06 AM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence up but cost of living continues to biteANZ Roy Morgan's consumer confidence survey this month was'"markedly up' on May.30 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandLunch-box favourite could be harder to find as bad weather affects crops and transportFlooded orchards and slips on roads mean gaps in the supply of some fruit and veges.28 Jun 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closureRetailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandZuru bath toy recall: Plastic fin on Baby Shark stabbed, cut childrenMore than 7.5 million of the toys are being recalled worldwide after stabbing injuries.25 Jun 10:50 PM
Business7.5 million Zuru Baby Shark bath toys recalledKiwi toy firm Zuru's Baby Shark bath toys recalled after hurting children.23 Jun 09:58 PM
InflationGreedflation: The companies that are hiking prices the mostSome companies are increasing prices far faster than the rate of inflation.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence still low despite belief inflation has peakedMen are more upbeat about the economy but headwinds still expected.19 Jun 09:13 PM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission inquiry into bank profits slated to launch tomorrowIt follows calls from the National and Green parties and the Reserve Bank for an inquiry.19 Jun 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village ripoff: $100 charge to replace $5.80 washer for toilet'Always happy to investigate any issue of alleged unfairness or inappropriate charging.'13 Jun 05:20 AM
CrimeRoadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturersCompanies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.07 Jun 07:13 AM
New ZealandFolic acid to be added to bread flour from AugustFortifying bread with folic acid is safe and significantly reduces birth defects.07 Jun 12:51 AM
New ZealandDad chokes on sewing needle in ice cream tub, investigation launchedThe man said he had to take multiple days off work to be checked by his doctor.04 Jun 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crimeCrime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTemu data fears: She got lured into one of the world's hottest apps - then started asking questionsNetsafe says people need to be wary when they're signing up for apps.16 May 07:13 AM
New Zealand‘Nightmare’: Woman demands refund after sixth attempt to fix scratched TeslaTesla NZ to face the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal for the second time.15 May 07:18 AM
New ZealandBanks less trusted than supermarkets - Consumer NZ surveyPublic trust in banks falls as profits surge in the middle of a cost of living crisis.12 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandThe Weekly Fruit & Veggie Guide: Best buys as food prices continue to riseUnited Fresh recommends kiwifruit, mandarins, broccoli and some leafy greens.12 May 04:30 AM
RetailCard spending up, with groceries and liquor driving increaseOverall card spending was up, but some bucked the trend.09 May 05:20 AM
RetailHoly mackerel: The $7 can of fishFishy business: The days of premium canned mackerel seem to have arrived.09 May 01:13 AM
Personal FinanceRevv-olting car loan debacle horrifies consumer watchdog$30k loan for $7k car shows major car finance overhaul needed, Consumer NZ says.08 May 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismEighty Kiwis stung by $6.5m luxury cruise ship failure: receiver'This cruise was a Fawlty Towers from start to end. You could not eat the food,' - review.03 May 05:37 AM
TravelTwo cancellations in 48hrs: Passenger seeks damages for ‘emotional distress’She feels she is owed emotional damages for the ordeal.01 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand‘To me, it’s theft’: More BPMe app users complain of being charged twiceBP insists there are no known issues with petrol app despite customer's claims.28 Apr 10:20 PM
Banking and financeConsumers still wary about the economy - ANZANZ-Roy Morgan's consumer confidence index is still "extremely low" this month.28 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDiana Clement: No free lunch with buy now, pay laterOpinion: Skills are needed to make this method of credit work for you.15 Apr 05:00 PM
MarketsWhere did it go so wrong for Tupperware?Failure to stay fresh means the brand may be reaching its expiry date.13 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesVirgin extends flight credits for Kiwis - but there’s still a catchConsumer NZ has advice for those caught out by the airline's collapse three years ago.12 Apr 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Cages still exist': Vets call for eggs to be clearly labelled'Many Kiwis don’t know that colony cages still exist,' a group of vets says.10 Apr 05:20 AM
