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Spending surge gives retailers breathing space
The mad last-minute rush for Christmas presents shows no signs of slowing down as New Zealanders continue to flock to retail stores.
Christmas shoppers think small
With only four shopping days to go before Christmas, parking spaces are still available at the malls and shoppers say they are spending less.
Electricity re-jig model's last chance - Consumer
The Government's shake up of the electricity sector could be the last chance the competitive pricing model has, says Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin.
Brownlee can't promise power prices will drop
The Government is confident its shakeup of the electricity market will slow increases in power prices ... but it is making no promises about them coming down.
Survey shows why customers change banks
Perceived cost and inconvenience are the main reasons people hold back from switching banks.
Bank rejects big offices to get closer to customers
In a move that reverses changes during the 1990s, Westpac is opening 10 new community branches in Auckland.
Hazardous Christmas lights in NZ on the decrease
The number of hazardous Christmas lights in New Zealand is on the decrease, but consumers still need to exercise care, according to Energy Safety Services.
Christmas lights can kill - researchers
Many lights designed to adorn Christmas trees could cause serious injury or death, according to secret tests revealed today.
Treat for Auckland wine drinkers
Dozens of cases of a special red wine are being distributed this morning as the race to bring wine lovers the world's first 2009 French vintage begins.
Financial advice problems being addressed, says Govt
Changes the Government is making will improve the standard of the financial advice industry, Commerce Minister Simon Power says.
Super Fund and ACC to the rescue
Investment returns from the Cullen Fund and ACC have rescued the Crown's bottom line in the first three months of the fiscal year.