RetailCyclone Gabrielle had 'major influence' on spending last monthNZ's largest eftpos network shows spending was down last month in cyclone-impacted areas.06 Mar 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames PocockLosing the Stats NZ lottery - when form-filling turns into a five-hour ordealOPINION: Dreading the upcoming census? Let me introduce you to the HES.06 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandStranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payoutFerry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.23 Feb 01:50 AM
BusinessConcerns weather disasters may drive food growers out of industryGrowers bearing the brunt of rising supply costs, fresh produce group says.14 Feb 01:27 AM
EconomyNew stats show household inflation rate is fallingHow much more are Kiwis paying for household goods and services?01 Feb 10:03 PM
BusinessFlood wrecks crops, shoppers could face more inflationPiles of onions pepper Pukekohe roadside after deluge, shoppers could face more inflation.30 Jan 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliteratedAfter an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.28 Jan 05:35 AM
Official Cash RateLatest inflation stats: Rising cost of housing, food and transportThe consumers price index shot up by 7.2 per cent, but some "encouraging" signs noticed.24 Jan 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord $3.5m penalty: ‘Gobbledygook’ received when querying costsCustomer says insurers must cut through nonsense and be straight-up with people.21 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailSketchy supermarket 'specials' in spotlightEspecially cheeky supermarket prices in spotlight, as consumer group urges vigilance.19 Jan 05:36 AM
RetailFood prices leap in largest annual increase in 32 yearsBiggest price increase in decades: Fruit and veg prices up enormously in the year.18 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandHepatitis A risk forces supermarkets to recall Pams frozen berriesDue to a hepatitis A risk, a batch of frozen berries have been recalled15 Jan 05:05 AM
New ZealandWestpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expertWestpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder07 Jan 05:15 PM
New Zealand'I don’t know how to pay for food': Westpac customers on banking blunderFurious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.07 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'Apology won't put food on the table': Families in dire straits after bank blunderFurious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.07 Jan 01:42 AM
EnergyComCom zaps Vector sale and leaseback planHigher prices without service or infrastructure upgrades not good enough, watchdog says.22 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandCrystal clear: Seller must send goods to buyer or pay $700 damagesDisputes Tribunal weighs in over $1000 crystal sold for $100.12 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandNew app helps Kiwis compare supermarket pricesNZ company Sumfood launched FoodSpies to provide transparency on grocery costs.07 Dec 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTrade deficit balloons to $7.5b in ‘extra volatile’ September quarterThe inflation bogeyman sparks import mayhem, even as tourism finally starts bouncing back.02 Dec 03:48 AM
TravelPlus size model told to pay for upgrade because she did not fit in seatA Brazilian influencer was humiliated after being told she was too fat to fly in her seat.27 Nov 09:49 PM
New ZealandStatistics reveal how much Kiwis spent on Black Friday salesThe Shopify stats are in.25 Nov 11:07 PM
EmploymentConsumer confidence takes a dive as cost of living bitesIn news that will cheer the Reserve Bank, consumers feel more downbeat about spending.25 Nov 04:14 AM
RetailBlack Friday spending 'counterintuitive' as recession loomsExperts are advising consumers to spend wisely this Black Friday.24 Nov 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Significant privacy and ethical concerns’: Supermarkets slammed for scanning customers' facesA watchdog is 'seriously concerned' over Kiwi's biometric data being captured.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandDanger to kids? Tip Top pulls ‘selfie stick’ challenge from Popsicle range'Selfie stick' challenge encouraged consumers to take a photo with a stranger.22 Nov 07:03 AM
New ZealandDealer who sold damaged utes warns there might be more on our roadsDealer claims damaged vehicles are being repaired, warranted and on-sold.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandConsumer NZ warns shoppers to be wary of Black Friday salesThe watchdog is urging shoppers to do their research and to think before buying.15 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandDealer says Hilux built using stolen engine now the subject of a police investigationHe's not the first buyer to have problems with a car from Vehicle Imports Direct.05 Nov 01:38 AM
EconomyUS economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%Overall, though, economic outlook has darkened and economists say recession is likely.27 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandFoodstuffs recalls sprouts due to possible salmonella presenceSalmonella was detected as a part of 'routine testing', Foodstuffs Ltd says.26 Oct 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessKiwi stroller brand plans to triple sales with new Aussie dealEdwards & Co is set to supply goods to 65 stores throughout Australia, and triple sales.23 Oct 10:00 PM
Freight and logisticsInflation shocker: Govt must own up over rampant price rises, opposition saysOpposition throws Labour, Reserve Bank in the pot as tensions heat up over inflation.18 Oct 04:35 AM
EconomyBrace for interest rates hike - inflation 'shocker' hits Kiwis in the walletBrace for even higher interest rates as stubbornly high inflation raises recession risk.17 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'What we didn't realise about our retirement village'OPINION: Consumer NZ has called for an urgent review of residents' protections.14 Oct 10:00 PM
