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

<i>Inside Money:</i> Consumer backing the big end of town
Is Consumer backing the big end of town in the debate over financial advisor legislation?

Hair care: Gently does it
Natural or eco-friendly "green" hair is the latest trend, writes Janetta Mackay.

Cult coffee not to be pooh-poohed
Kopi luwak is a blend made from the droppings of small cat-like creatures found in Indonesia, and costs $50 for 50g here.

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

<i>Inside Money:</i> This account is overdue
Inside Money:Why are the rich just as tardy with bills as the poor?

Quarter of Kiwis plan to skip paying bills, says survey
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.

<i>Roger Bull:</i> Fight's on for shoppers' freedom in face of tobacco zealots
Roger Bull argues that bans on product displays in stores impinge on consumers' right to choose.

Commission warns on credit card fees
The Commerce Commission has warned credit card companies against charging late payment penalty fees of more than $15.

Airlines use plastic cutlery up to 10 times
Plastic cutlery on some Air New Zealand flights is re-used up to 10 times before being thrown away.