BusinessNZ consumers face 5% increase in power pricesFrom April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.21 Nov 02:42 AM
BusinessGovernment policies dragging out recession, economists saySlashing budget deficit, reducing public debt making things worse, group says.20 Nov 08:42 PM
BusinessAnger at big supermarkets inspires Australia’s ‘word of the year’'Colesworth' outdoes Yimbys and ute taxes as supermarket 'duopoly' frustrates some people.20 Nov 12:01 AM
EntertainmentEventgoers frustrated as Ticketek NZ website remains downThe Australian site cited a 'heightened threat level' as the issue.19 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandRules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customersThe Electricity Authority is set to implement rules.08 Nov 03:55 AM
BusinessAdviser liability gap leaves couple with no easy optionsCustomer says nobody can help with financial advice complaint.06 Nov 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probePush for Government inquiry meets roadblock04 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandAlcohol merchants targeted as BNPL schemes thrive in weak economyBuy Now, Pay Later providers are targeting alcohol merchants and products.30 Oct 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by priceThe move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.26 Oct 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi consumers being left in the dark over harmful fats in supermarket foodsMost food products sold in supermarkets don't disclose if they contain harmful trans-fats.06 Oct 04:00 PM
RetailFoodstuffs merger proposal rejectedSupermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.30 Sep 07:49 PM
Official Cash RateEconomic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businessesHouseholds continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unliveable': UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmareThe family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Banking and financeEye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.26 Sep 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNZ's oldest auction house responds to Temu lookalike complaintsThe $180 sparkly spider brooch, its $3.63 doppelganger and an auctioneer's response.25 Sep 09:00 PM
RetailIs McDonald's Monopoly as good as it looks?Some customers have complained prizes are not as generous as they first appear.23 Sep 01:58 AM
LifestyleHow Tupperware freed women from the kitchenA look back at its heyday as a domestic phenomenon.19 Sep 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spendMoney coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTake your time to use gift cards: Parliament backs minimum period of three years before they expireAll but one party supported the legislation.11 Sep 06:17 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopolyOPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.06 Sep 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashingResearchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUK government to probe ‘dynamic’ pricing behind Oasis ticket price surgeFinancial Times: Cost jumped dramatically with online sale's ‘dynamic’ pricing system.01 Sep 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengersOPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.29 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessDairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from IndiaDairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.25 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandExplained: What you need to know about Du Val group issuesWho is behind the group, and why did the FMA start investigating it?22 Aug 05:00 PM
CommoditiesTranspower gives green light for generators to use more waterConsumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.21 Aug 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banksA reason to watch those rates: changing banks could cost thousands.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on familyContact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.02 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warnFinancial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.28 Jul 07:26 PM
Banking and finance‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounceInflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.25 Jul 10:51 PM
New ZealandTips for identifying and avoiding scamsIdentifying email scams is getting increasingly more difficult.22 Jul 07:00 AM
CompaniesChorus intervention will save public $250m over four years, ComCom saysThe decision would impact the prices consumers pay for fibre.17 Jul 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data outConsumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.14 Jul 05:00 PM