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Unsafe 'multi-purpose' ladders banned
Some ladders that do not meet New Zealand safety standards have been banned after one bought on Trade Me collapsed, injuring a man.
Consumer Watchdog: Fridges - less power is more
But whiteware is no longer white: a pretty colour seduces male shoppers.
Consumer Watchdog: Hunt for a cereal killer
What has happened to those favourite Kiwi breakfast biscuits?
Additives safe, say food makers
The council representing local food manufacturers has defended the use of controversial additives, including some that have proven negative effects in children.
NZ 'needs own food standards'
There are 18 food additives allowed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that are banned in other countries.
Hey big (Kiwi) spender
The average Kiwi is buying more goods and services than in the past- and nearly 40 per cent more than when Shortland Street first appeared on our TV sets in 1992.
Consumer watchdog: Hard-sell gets scrutiny
Consumer advocates say proposals for change should be a lot tougher.
Bar patrons scanned before entry
Auckland bars are forcing customers to have their picture identification scanned and a separate picture taken before they are allowed entry on busy weekend nights.
US shuts down scam which hit Kiwis
US officials have shut down a series of so-called tech support scams, mostly operating from India, which targeted English-speaking consumers, including New Zealanders.
Kiwis $638m in credit interest
New Zealanders are collectively paying more than $600 million a year in interest on personal credit card debt, according to figures from the Reserve Bank.
Carpet cleaner's name kept hidden
A carpet cleaner caught on camera doing lewd acts at a woman's house has won permanent name suppression.
TV sting carpet cleaner back in court
A carpet cleaner caught on camera apparently doing lewd acts at a woman's house will keep his name secret - at least for the rest of the week.
AA backs claims of car-part scam
The Automobile Association says complaints back claims used-car dealers are illegally putting worn parts back into vehicles before selling them on.