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Raft of changes to consumer law introduced
Measures to give regulators stronger powers to control potentially dangerous goods like laser pointers are among a suite of changes to consumer law introduced today by Consumer Affairs Minister John Boscawen.
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Consumer watchdog: Jury out in pillow case
Dig deep for an ergonomic type, or stick to cheap, fluffy favourite?
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Tip Top gifts trumpet birthday
Rachel Hunter's modelling career kicked off in one of Tip Top's ads when she was just 15. It was the mid-1980s and a Trumpet cost 95c.
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NZ consumer confidence lifts in January
The first ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey of the new year has recorded a rise in consumer confidence, particularly in earthquake-hit Canterbury, but the survey's authors say households are still cautious.
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Air NZ - where honesty costs
A family have discovered honesty can be costly on Air New Zealand.
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Stores stress joy of shopping to beat web
A group of Auckland retailers wants to remind shoppers of the pleasures of buying in stores.
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Supermarket discounts 'a race to the bottom'
An industry insider says rising costs facing local food suppliers could force many to shift manufacturing abroad to stay competitive.
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Giving it your best shot
Herald photographer Sarah Ivey shares her top tips for making sure your holiday snaps are keepers
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Soaring food prices and less cash to spend
Food is tipped to become up to 10 per cent more expensive than it was a year ago.