Measures to give regulators stronger powers to control potentially dangerous goods like laser pointers are among a suite of changes to consumer law introduced today by Consumer Affairs Minister John Boscawen.

Travel websites anger travellers with their 'discounted' hotel rates.

Customers will be paid a weekly bonus in bid to keep electricity retailers in check

Agriculture Minister David Carter has ruled out government intervention to keep milk prices down, saying high international prices will benefit the New Zealand economy.

Extra security has been hired for Borders and Whitcoulls stores as staff face aggressive customers angry about conditions placed on redeeming gift vouchers.

Rugby fans from around the world will find out on Monday whether they have secured tickets to the semisand final of the Rugby World Cup in the third phase of the ticket balloting system.

Cheaper calls may be at hand, but you'll probably still need two phones to get the best deals.

The Government and Sky Television are both dismissing the need for regulation of video content.

Crane Group, the Australian building supplies company New Zealand's Fletcher Building is trying to take over, says its interim net profit will be up 17 per cent on last year.

The Privacy Commissioner is to investigate a security breach that has revealed personal details of every Telecom customer.