NZ woke up this morning to a world where it will cost money to burn fossil fuels - effectively about $165 a year for the average family.

Businesses have been warned not to mislead consumers when they say the ETS or GST hike is behind price rises.

After six years at number one, Cadbury has plunged in the rankings in the latest most-trusted brands survey, with Wattie's taking out the top spot.

Several hair and eyelash dye products are being recalled after a TV series discovered banned ingredients.

The Commerce Commission has has ordered Telecom to refund customers over a Fair Trading Act breach.

Power companies have hit back at claims that dirty tricks are being used stop customers switching suppliers.

For the past three years Kiwibank has been voted New Zealand's Most Trusted Bank in the annual Reader's Digest poll.

Homeowners are being targeted by advertisers using private information from building consent applications to solicit sales.

Kopi luwak is a blend made from the droppings of small cat-like creatures found in Indonesia, and costs $50 for 50g here.

Inadequate home wiring, old hardware and software are all creating broadband bottlenecks in the home.

Inside Money:Why are the rich just as tardy with bills as the poor?

One in four New Zealanders will pay their bills late over the next year, with 35pc saying they would miss paying the TV bill if they ran short of cash.