Eight companies may have received the contaminated whey protein from Fonterra.

Fonterra's dairy product recall made headlines worldwide, as New Zealand's export markets react to reports of the botulism scare.

The internet is awash with great wine deals. Google "buy wine online" and you'll be hit with pages and pages of offers.

Ticket vendors are charging up to almost 50 per cent of the price of tickets to email them to customers.

A High Court judge says carpet maker Cavalier Bremworth breached the Fair Trading Act and found the firm made misleading statements about warranties for a new range.

When I bought a USB charger, the shop said if there were any problems they would replace it, but not refund my money. I thought this was odd. And it broke the first time I used it. What are my rights here?

The debate over GST on international purchases is raging in retail. Ask any cycle shop owner and you'll get an impassioned speech on the subject.

New research shows 45% of Generation Y gym-goers did not read the terms and conditions before they signed up for their gym contracts.

Home delivery of fruit and vegetable boxes is a booming industry. Chances are, several companies deliver in your area.

Offers of low interest rates on credit cards are tempting but consumers may end up paying more than they realise.

Bad eyesight can prove to be expensive. A friend just spent $1,500 on a pair of glasses.

Electricity consumers may soon be able to use online tools to work out the most cost-effective time to use appliances.

I shop online as much as I can. It saves time, hassle, petrol and sometimes money. Yet, in my opinion, New Zealand is poorly served for online shopping.

Fake "scratch and win" tickets are still circulating.

Soft drink ice can contain more bacteria than toilet water, according to reports from the UK and US. But Kiwis are more likely to pick up bacteria from unwashed fruit than from ice in drinks.

Retailers in revamped Victoria Park Market say they are feeling the pinch as renovation at the historic site drags on.

Auckland has been credited with "leading the way" in the fight against sunbeds after passing a bylaw that requires all commercial sunbed businesses to be licensed.

The British Food Standards Agency has sparked new debate, advising English consumers that it is safe to eat eggs two days after their best-before expiry date. They are hoping to reduce food waste.

Kiwis spend $1.6 billion on their pets annually. We pamper our pooches more than our grandparents ever could have imagined.

Once upon a time headphones were boring. Now they're to die for. Any self-respecting gamer or music-lover probably owns several sets.

About a quarter of NZ homes are using heat pumps to provide warmth this winter, but experts warn that if buildings have inadequate insulation the power bills may be unnecessarily high.

If you expect a bargain from pop-up shops, you might be out of luck. Pop-up shops have become popular over recent years, particularly around Christmas as retailers cash in on people looking to spend.

More Kiwis are shopping online than ever before, with more than half of New Zealand adults contributing to $3.7 billion of internet sales last year.

New Zealanders spent a staggering $60.4 million on bottled water at petrol stations and supermarkets last year.

Gourmet supermarkets are becoming more popular in the Auckland region. Shoppers looking for quality produce, artisan products, and obscure ingredients are flocking to Nosh Food Market, Farro Fresh and smaller delis.

Booking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.

Last year, we bought an Equinox Tent from FCO in New Plymouth for $899. We used the tent for six nights. This year, we camped again and on about the sixth night a storm came through the campsite and ours was the only tent that was felled.

Some of the most expensive places in which to build in New Zealand are not the big cities with highest demand and dearest house prices.