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.

Dig deep for an ergonomic type, or stick to cheap, fluffy favourite?

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.

A $99 airfare looks good, but extras can take the total to $450.

Thousands of people have been told their activity vouchers given as Christmas gifts will not be honoured.

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.

A family have discovered honesty can be costly on Air New Zealand.

A group of Auckland retailers wants to remind shoppers of the pleasures of buying in stores.

An industry insider says rising costs facing local food suppliers could force many to shift manufacturing abroad to stay competitive.

Herald photographer Sarah Ivey shares her top tips for making sure your holiday snaps are keepers

Food is tipped to become up to 10 per cent more expensive than it was a year ago.