OPINION: We are throwing our money away on white elephants that we never use.

Beko A&NZ is warning that some of its tumble dryers are at risk of catching fire.

The Electricity Authority says 6170 homes have been disconnected in the last few months.

Retail NZ has a warning for Kiwi consumers.

Daily deals company GrabOne is reinventing itself with a redesigned website and new app.

Bunnings Warehouse has extended a recall of its heaters after reports of oil spraying.

Bunnings-brand heater could leak or spray hot oil.

Consumer NZ says it will join an international investigation into ticket reselling sites.

The Commerce Commission is investigating Apple over its faulty phone replacement policy.

Two-thirds of consumers have been stung by extra costs when buying goods and services.

Consumer NZ wants the Government to regulate the free-range egg industry.

A popular salad brand has been withdrawn from supermarkets and fast-food outlets.

Bunnings has pleaded not guilty to charges of misleading the public over its "lowest price guaranteed" campaigns.

The Commerce Commission said the companies were 'likely to have made misleading representations about chicken size'.

COMMENT: There are many genuine savings to be made on food purchases.

A company's culture has long been an underlying actor in any story about its successes, its struggles or its failures.

New Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.

The Oppo R9s has been billed as the "iPhone killer", but with so much competition on the market, it'll need a killer price point.

COMMENT: When Jennifer McIndoe signed on the dotted line for an Avis rental car she didn't realise the ramifications.

Children's products company phil&teds has recalled some of its car seats due to a problem with a harness.

The Apple Airpods come with a hefty price tag, and do stay in your ears, Juha Saarinen writes.

Billing disputes are the main issue for utility customers but the number of those complaining about disconnections is growing.

Why do we keep buying the same brands at the supermarket? Scientists explain.

New data has revealed a notable drop in the average Kiwi household's greenhouse gas emissions, as production of meat, dairy and electricity becomes more climate-friendly.

The Commerce Commission is proposing changes Chorus has to provide retail service providers on its copper lines.

More retailers are dropping expiry dates on gift cards.

New Zealand's consumer prices rose at a faster pace than reported in the September quarter, with Stats NZ discovering they made an error.

COMMENT: Milk without reintroduced permeates is available and costs little more than one that tastes more watery.

Tesla, the car company once beloved by consumers, has slipped in rankings and been labelled one of the least reliable car companies in the US.

Does forking out for your skincare really give you better results?