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Virgin extends flight credits for Kiwis - but there’s still a catch
Consumer NZ has advice for those caught out by the airline's collapse three years ago.
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'Many Kiwis don’t know that colony cages still exist,' a group of vets says.
More than 300 ‘dodgy’ supermarket specials exposed, but Foodstuffs hits back
'Concerning' volume of misleading pricing and promotions, consumer group says.
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Cost of living: High food prices now a bigger worry than rent, Consumer says
Food costs surge, leapfrog other concerns as inflation and cyclone hit home.
Ten 'unfair' retirement village practices: Govt review under way
Practices a focus of Government review announced in December, due out this September.
Tesla drivers report steering wheels detatching
Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel.
Cyclone Gabrielle had 'major influence' on spending last month
NZ's largest eftpos network shows spending was down last month in cyclone-impacted areas.
Losing the Stats NZ lottery - when form-filling turns into a five-hour ordeal
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Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout
Ferry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.
Concerns weather disasters may drive food growers out of industry
Growers bearing the brunt of rising supply costs, fresh produce group says.
New stats show household inflation rate is falling
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Flood wrecks crops, shoppers could face more inflation
Piles of onions pepper Pukekohe roadside after deluge, shoppers could face more inflation.
‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliterated
After an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.
Latest inflation stats: Rising cost of housing, food and transport
The consumers price index shot up by 7.2 per cent, but some "encouraging" signs noticed.
Record $3.5m penalty: ‘Gobbledygook’ received when querying costs
Customer says insurers must cut through nonsense and be straight-up with people.
Sketchy supermarket 'specials' in spotlight
Especially cheeky supermarket prices in spotlight, as consumer group urges vigilance.
Food prices leap in largest annual increase in 32 years
Biggest price increase in decades: Fruit and veg prices up enormously in the year.
Hepatitis A risk forces supermarkets to recall Pams frozen berries
Due to a hepatitis A risk, a batch of frozen berries have been recalled
Westpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expert
Westpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder
'I don’t know how to pay for food': Westpac customers on banking blunder
Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.
'Apology won't put food on the table': Families in dire straits after bank blunder
Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.
ComCom zaps Vector sale and leaseback plan
Higher prices without service or infrastructure upgrades not good enough, watchdog says.
Crystal clear: Seller must send goods to buyer or pay $700 damages
Disputes Tribunal weighs in over $1000 crystal sold for $100.
New app helps Kiwis compare supermarket prices
NZ company Sumfood launched FoodSpies to provide transparency on grocery costs.
Trade deficit balloons to $7.5b in ‘extra volatile’ September quarter
The inflation bogeyman sparks import mayhem, even as tourism finally starts bouncing back.
Plus size model told to pay for upgrade because she did not fit in seat
A Brazilian influencer was humiliated after being told she was too fat to fly in her seat.
Consumer confidence takes a dive as cost of living bites
In news that will cheer the Reserve Bank, consumers feel more downbeat about spending.
Black Friday spending 'counterintuitive' as recession looms
Experts are advising consumers to spend wisely this Black Friday.
'Significant privacy and ethical concerns’: Supermarkets slammed for scanning customers' faces
A watchdog is 'seriously concerned' over Kiwi's biometric data being captured.
Danger to kids? Tip Top pulls ‘selfie stick’ challenge from Popsicle range
'Selfie stick' challenge encouraged consumers to take a photo with a stranger.