TelecommunicationsFast fibre let down by internet users’ lousy Wi-FiNo point getting "Ferrari-level of broadband" with a slow router, ComCom says08 Apr 01:16 AM
InflationWho wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists sayFalling prices are a good thing, surely? Think again, experts say.02 Apr 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Blowing up': Car repair business blame young woman's driving for engine failureThe courtesy car suffered 'catastrophic engine failure'.02 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman going through break-up attended life coach's $9k programme 'under duress'After she didn't pay, the life coach took the woman to the Disputes Tribunal.02 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBusiness confidence among SMEs on the rise, slowlyGreen shoots evident but some tough times still ahead, especially in construction.01 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelIs this New Zealand's most expensive airport coffee?Trapped in departures, how much are Kiwis being asked to pay for a coffee and pie.26 Mar 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeSo many scams as AI and technology meet old-fashioned greed and trickeryA dizzying array of scams exist - some new, some old. Here's what to watch out for.10 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingWhere Fair Go might go - and why are TV shows so expensive to make?'Who the hell decided to cut this?' Could Fair Go work outside old-school TV?08 Mar 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingNexus of nefarious influences hurting NZ manufacturingPressures from inflation, high interest rates made year tough for $31 billion sector.07 Mar 03:36 AM
OpinionFoodstuffs’ use of facial technology ‘a big red flag’OPINION: The 'big red flag' with Foodstuffs’ trial.02 Mar 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Grocery Action Group opposes Foodstuffs mergerMerger monstrous for hard-pressed shoppers, would reinforce 'duopoly', lobby group says.28 Feb 08:21 PM
Banking and financeWatch: Official Cash Rate kept at 5.5%Inflation is still too stubborn for the country to afford a rates cut.28 Feb 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant BradleyAirlines v Auckland Airport: Why it's different this time. Is it mission accomplished for Foran?Regulatory risk rises for airport, Foran's to do list, changes at Virgin Australia.23 Feb 12:19 AM
RetailRetail sales tumble in December quarterShopping's December doldrums confirmed just as Kathmandu, Torpedo7 outline struggles.22 Feb 10:32 PM
TravelPassenger awarded $970 after airline chatbot hallucinationIn a warning to airlines, the carrier ordered to honour the robot's claims.20 Feb 06:45 PM
New Zealand'Defies common sense': Seller refused refund for rain-damaged $2000 e-scooterTribunal: It 'defies common sense' for the seller to suggest it couldn't get wet.19 Feb 06:00 AM
BusinessWhy do some supermarket cheeses cost 50 per cent more than others?Cheese suppliers say the difference is not just down to the packaging.14 Feb 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Tight' electricity supply situations may become more frequentTight electricity supply situations could become more frequent.03 Feb 09:11 PM
BusinessTragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take actionDysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.02 Feb 02:21 AM
RetailJanuary consumer spending up, hospitality spending dropsData from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.02 Feb 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBroadcaster's pic stolen for dodgy ad, brazen scam warningScams come amid more deepfakes, talk of rules overseas to punish offenders.01 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandMechanic to pay $30k in alleged Range Rover trading scamCouple took an SUV to him to have it repaired and then ended up carless.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateAnnual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.31 Jan 10:52 PM
BusinessConsumer NZ warns of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemesThe consumer advocacy organisation is warning of cost-saving and privacy issues.31 Jan 10:00 PM
LifestyleOut with Onecard - why you should (and shouldn’t) be brand loyalConsumer NZ warns shoppers as supermarket launches new loyalty card.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre you pie-curious? Kiwis divided by bold new flavourThe pie merges spaghetti bolognese and cheese with a flaky pastry. Is it for you?26 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandPut a bung in it: Former homeowner tells new owner after $17k leaking pool claimThe ad said: "Beautiful homestead complete with swimming pool for those hot, sunny days."20 Jan 01:00 AM
ConstructionHarvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturnConsumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.17 Jan 09:45 PM
Banking and financeDecember spending on a “sharper decline than expected”Electronic card spending fell at the end of last year which might be bad news for retail.17 Jan 12:43 AM
LifestylePepsi v Coke: Who won the battle of the fizz in Consumer NZ's blind taste test?Find out how the world's most famous cola compares to other brands.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandBotched: Unveiling cancelled after mistakes made on family headstonesOne headstone had three mistakes. The other said 'Godfather' instead of 'Grandfather'.10 Jan 06:23 AM
WorldFears Red Sea attacks will soon hit Kiwis in the pocketNew Zealand consumers could soon pay the price for shipping networks being disrupted.07 Jan 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoBad Santa? Returning unwanted pressies and other consumer rightsOPINION: Whether it's a robot or a dessert, those written warranties need to be honoured.07 Jan 02:00 AM
