LifestyleThoughts that didn't quite countA gold iPhone 5s, a $600 keyboard and an inflatable remote-controlled dolphin were some of the unwanted gifts that flooded Trade Me on Christmas Day.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOnline shoppers warned of phishing scamsIf you are going online in your search for Christmas presents, keep your wits about you.22 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleHappy to fork out for stickersKiwis snapped up almost a million boxes of cutlery in the latest Countdown sticker promotion.21 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle'High energy' gifts for XmasIt's shaping up to be an outdoor Christmas for many Kiwis, a list of most searched for items on popular auction site Trade Me suggests.17 Dec 02:15 AM
LifestyleHow to buy the best BBQWith summer upon us, our attentions shift not only to weather forecasts, but also on how best to scorch a piece of Bambi as the BBQ season kicks into high gear.10 Dec 11:10 PM
RetailFood, booze push up Dec spendingNew Zealanders have been spending up on food and liquor in the lead up to Christmas, according to Paymark, which says spending through its network during the first seven days of December was up almost nine per cent on the same week the year before.09 Dec 12:43 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: A bit of thought could save dollars at toy storeAccording to Toyworld, the top 10 toys for Christmas include back-to-the-future Cabbage Patch Kids, Furby toys, LeapPad Ultras, and Robo Fish.07 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSocks, sex toys, snacks - online gift services send mystery boxesDozens of online subscription businesses have popped up offering to ship boxes of different goodies within a given niche or theme.04 Dec 10:25 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Thank God I survivedI swear I only visited for observation's sake. Not to peruse the specials or to buy so much as a bauble, but to examine why human beings would spend America's great holiday scrounging for savings on the department store floor.30 Nov 08:38 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
