LifestylePepsi v Coke: Who won the battle of the fizz in Consumer NZ's blind taste test?Find out how the world's most famous cola compares to other brands.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k lossA financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.14 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandNew lobby group vows to hold Government’s ‘feet to fire’ on grocery shake-upSue Chetwin is fronting a new group that plans to lobby 'furiously' for lower prices.02 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhich sunblock is right for you?Consumer NZ's database compares the SPF, price and ingredients of 102 sunscreens.18 Dec 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Totally unfair': Retirement village resident decries $285,000 transfer feeConsumer NZ says such fees are unfair and mean people often can't shift.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Naughty’ or ‘nice’?: Consumer NZ reveals best and worst gift cardsMore than $10 million spent on gift cards is lost every year.30 Nov 08:06 PM
BusinessConsumer NZ takes legal action over Z Energy claimsWatchdog alleges Z Energy has breached the Fair Trading Act.29 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBlack Friday: A hit or a miss for consumers and retailers?Black Friday spending was down but some retailers came out with a win.27 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleLifetime of products is shrinking - NZ needs 'right to repair’OPINION: It's easier to throw away products than fix them. Are new laws the answer?24 Nov 05:00 PM
RetailRed alert for consumers over Black Friday ‘sales’Consumers told spend wisely with this year's Black Friday set to be most expensive yet.17 Nov 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWhat happens with Supie customer refunds and the $900k of leftover stock?Suppliers are waiting on between $800,000 to $900,000 worth of stock.31 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelGot AirNZ Covid credits? The arline has just announced a key updateQantas waived expiry dates on credits last month. Will Air NZ do the same?05 Oct 11:48 PM
RetailBig supermarket loyalty cards under fire from Consumer NZFoodstuffs rejects claim dismissing "loyalty".05 Oct 07:36 PM
New ZealandThe Disputes Tribunal ruling that could get you out of a parking ticketThe man was given a $65 fine for parking too long at a supermarket.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
BusinessHow long should your household appliances really last? Consumer NZ reveals allConsumer watchdogs reveal your oven should last about 15 years.07 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandMasterChef cookware in Australian promotion gets one-star rating from complaining customersThe poorly reviewed cookware looks the same as that in the current New World promotion.06 Sep 08:18 AM
New Zealand‘It weighs on me’: Fair Go’s Kaitlin Aldridge on standing up for the underdog"Even if the ‘villain’ of the story is a douchebag... I have to be fair to both parties.”03 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careHow many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationWhat will putting supermarkets under the spotlight change?OPINION: What can be done, legally, to prevent supermarkets ripping us off?13 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandCountdown rebranding to Woolworths: What happens to your Onecard?With a $400 million rebranding and refurbishment, Countdown teases change to Onecards too.18 Jul 03:58 AM
BusinessConsumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky BoxesGroup says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.11 Jul 07:03 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessSecret cyber security shake-up: Little confirms, defends plan after protest letterCert NZ will be mashed into the GCSB.04 Jul 05:20 AM
New Zealand‘They have deep pockets’: Consumer boss wants banks forced to refund scam victims'It’s getting worse. The figures are mind-boggling.'02 Jul 07:16 PM
New ZealandNo power in some households, high prices in othersOur most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.21 Jun 11:03 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExposed: Retailers' sneaky tactics to make you spend more at the tillPriceSpy and Consumer NZ share their tips for saving cash and avoiding the sales trap.03 Jun 05:00 PM
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
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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFood price inflation will continue to bite Kiwi householdsStats NZ said today that food prices are the highest since 1987.11 May 05:27 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
