Personal FinanceFinancial stress to bite Kiwis this ChristmasAdditional Christmas outlay will leave more than half the population feeling financial stress over the holiday period, according to a MasterCard survey.27 Nov 10:49 PM
OpinionBuy Crikey: Stock the wardrobe with chain-store bargainsWhen it comes to clothes shopping, there are times to spend and times to save.23 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBuy Crikey: Makeup counters a treasure trove of new productsI'd never heard of BB creams until I was at the Estee Lauder counter at Smith & Caughey's Newmarket. "Everyone knows about BB creams," my daughter uttered with a touch of disgust.09 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleBored? Rent a new lifeYou buy a new thing, lose interest in the thing, find a newer thing to buy, stick the old thing in a cupboard and repeat forever until you die. Ugh. Sound familiar?09 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Lots of tent and gear choice for keen campersAre you going camping this summer? And will you be taking the kitchen sink with you?02 Nov 11:17 PM
LifestyleGrocery giants do battleThe battle of the supermarkets has never been so cut-throat, with the major players constantly on the lookout for new ways to lure us inside. Alan Perrott finds global trends indicate worse is to come.01 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Stock up on treats or prepare to be trickedDear Halloween grinches. Have a heart and buy some lollies for the excited children who will be knocking on your door on Thursday.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Perfume it all smells good, whatever the sourceChristmas decorations are appearing in the shops and it won't be long before perfume sales skyrocket. But where will you be buying your perfume?19 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelWestern Australia: Discovering PerthFremantle is known for its eclectic, multicultural charm.17 Oct 08:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Use your mouse to find a holiday houseOnline booking sites are revolutionary compared to the old days of phone calls, faxes, travel agents and rack rates.12 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessSupermarket swap angers Xmas saversCustomers of a Christmas saving scheme are outraged after a business partnership with Countdown broke down.10 Oct 11:00 PM
OpinionBuy Crikey: Shopping online suits all styles and budgetsLife has never been so good for discerning fashion shoppers. Online shopping makes even the most obscure brands accessible.21 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Purchase paid to wrong companyI bought something from Noel Leeming and wanted to pay via internet banking so they could post it to me. Noel Leeming said that I had paid GE Credit by accident and would need to speak to them.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Legal fight at marketVictoria Park Market shopowners have hired a lawyer in a fiery dispute with the well-known shopping centre's developers and managers.07 Sep 11:06 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Get someone to shop for youThis week, I spent more than two hours of valuable time trying to find the right pair of Nike or adidas soccer boots in the right size and the right colour.07 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandHave phone, can shopA phone company is on the cusp of urging its customers to leave their credit cards at home and instead spend with their phone, using the new "digital wallet".06 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWow'd by wearable artWhether you're a creative crafts person or more of a crazy cougar, it's hard not to be drawn to Wellington this month for the World of Wearable Arts shows.04 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandIrradiated veges soldIrradiated tomatoes are on shop shelves, but some customers and even retailers are still unaware that they have been treated.31 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Online market also offers foodTrade Me doesn't jump out as the place to buy your groceries.31 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelBangkok for hipstersThere is a different side to this mad city, one that'd get a tick of approval from even the most hardened hipster. Or aesthete. Or whatever that group with cynical world views and ironic clothing is being called these days.25 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Cherry pick for best bargainsIsn't the weekly food shop a drag? Whingeing children, supermarkets that move the products you like, misleading sales, and the eventual decapitation of your bank balance at the checkout.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Banks pressured to make swaps easierBanks could be forced to allow customers to take their account number with them when they shift to a new bank, in the same way customers can take their cellphone number with them when they move telcos.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHome brands a foreign legionBuying supermarket own-brand products may save you money - but often means choosing something not made in New Zealand.17 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Clear the decks for sales actionI don't shop in the "sales". That's because it's much better to wait for "clearance". Why get a 10 per cent or 20 per cent discount?17 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crickey: Nothing but the best for bubsParents everywhere want the best for their babies. And millions worldwide will be watching just what Wills and Kate buy and use for baby George.10 Aug 05:30 PM
