Consumers warned muesli bar batch contains rubber
The Ministry for Primary Industries says the affected bars should not be eaten.
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Sylvia Park to open $277m Galleria shopping mall extension next month
The new precinct will add an additional 60 shops to the country's largest mall.
Not much on the cards: Retail spending dives in August
Drop in retail spending, weak economic outlook forecast ahead of Christmas.
Countdown recalls baby food products punctured by rodents
Countdown is recalling three brands of baby food pouches.
Why level 3 has been a 'disaster' for food producers, manufacturers
Food & Grocery Council says Auckland boundary restrictions playing havoc on industry.
Inside NZ's biggest retail store: Ikea rival Nido set to open second level of 27,000 sqm site
New level featuring three-bedroom house and more than 100 showrooms to open next week.
Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive
The majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.
Consumer confidence set to dive - what that means for recent golden run of retail spending
Second wave of community transmission expected to dent run of increased spending.
Low internet prices about to end: Report
Low internet prices has to end so the sector can invest, says forum.
Lifting the lid: Consumer NZ blasts funeral insurance premiums
They're touted as bringing peace of mind at death but a watchdog wants a law change.
Falling prices in June quarter raise spectre of deflation
NZ inflation fell by 0.5 per cent over the June quarter.
EY Consumer Index: Does price outweigh the desire to shop local?
Is the drive to shop local here to stay or a short-term fad?
Briscoes customer on hold for five hours - then takes matter into his own hands
All Bruce McAulay wanted to cancel an online order. Then hours passed.
How Kiwis' shopping habits changed during each Covid-19 alert level
It was convenient during lockdown and a reason why consumers continue to shop online.
Revealed: Consumer NZ report ranks power companies from best to worst
A look at the winners and losers in the energy sector.
Can malls survive the post-Covid environment?
Herald survey of an Auckland mall reveals retail is in for tough times.
Three ways Covid-19 has changed consumer behaviour
A new report has found the pandemic has accelerated some long-term retailing trends.
Outlook for retail remains dire - 6700 businesses at risk of closing
Just 10,000 of retail businesses are said to be stable in the current environment.
What did Kiwis spend money on before and after lockdown?
Westpac credit cards were being used for very different things from level 4 to level 2.
Where's my parcel? Level 3 backlog to start moving this week
Courier company deeply apologetic about weeks-long delays in deliveries.
Revealed: Where we're spending our money after lockdown
Supermarkets have been making significantly more money than last year.
A young butcher spoke about his lockdown struggles. Now his family is mourning him
Green Family Butchers Ltd went into liquidation a week ago.
Mixed emotions: Auckland man's unlucky, then lucky, Lotto ticket
Lotto website initially told him that he wasn't a winner. But he was.
How Covid-19 has changed consumer sentiment
Research shows how important local is post-Covid-19.
Loan shark clampdown fast-tracked to stop spirals of debt amid Covid-19 crisis
Legislation to put restrictions on pay day loans have been fast-tracked.
Some McDonald's stores run out of lettuce post-lockdown
Your Big Mac might not taste quite the same.
Alert level 3: McDonald's traffic jams, cafe queues and surf's up
What Kiwis got up to on the first day of alert level 3.
Consumer NZ wants fairness from holiday providers
A number of people had been in touch with Consumer NZ about travel cancellations.
Why Air NZ is refunding some customers but giving credit to others
One customer received a refund of $11,800 for a flight via the US. Here's why.
The Government is considering putting folic acid in bread. Here's why
Consumer NZ had opposed mandatory fortification in the past.
Watch: Staggering queue at supermarket before Good Friday closure
Supermarkets will close tomorrow to give staff a chance to rest and restock shelves.
Broken dentures? Covid-19 prompts curly questions to Citizens Advice Bureau
The phones are open and the questions are weird. Citizens Advice notes increased anxiety.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Countdown axes weekly specials
On its website, Countdown says its too busy to offer any weekly specials.