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![NZ: Land of unhealthy homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
NZ: Land of unhealthy homes
Three out of four New Zealand homes are failing to meet new energy-efficiency standards.
![Right to refund hinges on goodwill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Right to refund hinges on goodwill
Exchanging gifts may depend on having the right paperwork and the harassed retailer's goodwill.
![Boutique stores testing the law on sale refunds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Boutique stores testing the law on sale refunds
Some of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.
![Toxic toy leaves toddler in agony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Toxic toy leaves toddler in agony
A toddler spent a night writhing in agony after playing with a toy containing toxic levels of lead. The toy gun was one of eight toys the Commerce Commission last week warned were unsafe.
![Boxing Day sales may be too late](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Boxing Day sales may be too late
Forget waiting for Boxing Day sales - some retailers are already advertising sales with discounts of up to 70 per cent.
![Highly toxic lead levels in toys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Highly toxic lead levels in toys
Highly toxic levels of lead have been found in children's toys sold at bargain stores.
![Survey finds sunbed regulation not working](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Survey finds sunbed regulation not working
Survey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.
![Commerce Commission probe into 'Credit Sails' bond sales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Commerce Commission probe into 'Credit Sails' bond sales
The Commerce Commission says it's investigating the sale of "Credit Sails" bonds, which crashed during the global financial crisis.
![Power company churn soars to 30,000 a month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Power company churn soars to 30,000 a month
About 30,000 customers are switching power companies per month as the battle for new customers heats up and consumers chase better deals.
![Fares slashed in airline price war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Fares slashed in airline price war
A cutprice airfare war has erupted on the Tasman, and some flights are now as cheap as a cab to the airport.