Widow left 'in financial limbo'
She couldn't afford weekly village fees and her husband's hospital-level care.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromConsumer Information
How consumer behaviour has changed at tail-end of pandemic
EY's latest consumer report reveals changes to Kiwis' spending intentions.
False claims: Sunscreen company admits products weren't up to scratch
The company claimed two of their sunscreens provided high protection when they didn't.
Luxury toilet paper not always all it's cracked up to be, Consumer NZ says
Fancypants paper brands don't flush away all rivals in Consumer NZ contest.
Inflation shocker: Labour crisis, power bills, falling Pound thrash UK
British prices piling pressure on shoppers facing "steepest real pay cut on record".
'Steady diet of mince and tap water' looms if Reserve Bank makes wrong move
Yes, Covid matters - but there may be an even more telling line in My Food Bag's warning.
Don't knock: Unwanted sales pests face new hefty fines
Door-to-door trader tribulations: Ignoring 'Do Not Knock' sticker could prove expensive.
Deborah Hart: The point of my focus is on Tiwai
OPINION: Consumer Advocacy Council says electricity users better not be disadvantaged.
Devil is in the defaults: Tech settings you should turn off right now
New York Times: These controls make us share more data than we need to.
Retail prices: Where inflation is biting the most
A look at what products are facing the highest price hikes as inflation hits new highs.
'We'll halve your rent' - Countdown warning to landlords
"Lessee shall only be liable to pay to the grantee...50 per cent of the base rent"
'Hidden' costs: Diners forking out higher menu prices for delivered fast food
Probe finds the takeaway you had delivered might cost more than you expected.
Wood-no-stock: Spirits low as country suffers bourbon and RTD shortage
Bottom-shelf bourbons and RTDs are most affected by a nationwide bourbon shortage.
Dinner's served: Shiny new supermarket collectible revealed
Will Countdown's latest offering rival the great New World Smeg craze of 2020?
New grocery sector watchdog: How much funding and support will it get?
Small pool of expertise for the $22 billion-a-year sector watchdog job.
Dud suds: Claims expensive laundry cleaner performed 'worse than water'
Ranked: The laundry detergents you should avoid, plus the best buys for removing stains.
So your plane is cancelled: What to do when travel is disrupted
It's been a tough year to be an airport, potentially worse to be a passenger.
Woman's horror injuries from common item
Young woman suffers horror burns from a common household item.
Editorial: Check out what the supermarkets have done
OPINION: Our editorial on attempts to regulate competition into the FMCG sector.
Supermarket wars: Aldi trumps NZ giants for grocery staples
Basket of 7 grocery items cheaper at Aldi - including Kiwi wine.
Budget 2022: Move to stop supermarkets blocking rival stores hailed
The new law could help parties challenge the Countdown/Foodstuffs duopoly.
Excessive supermarket profits, high prices 'slap in the face': Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ has launched a petition calling for fairer prices at the checkout.
Teen wins dispute over dodgy iPhone sold on Facebook
The 'perfect' phone turned out to be water-damaged and rusty.
'Buyer beware': Seller cops flak after Hastings mum says her $600 firewood order damp
People buying firewood for winter are being reminded to ask questions before purchasing.
Seven out of eight sunscreens fail Consumer NZ SPF testing
Only one brand lived up to its SPF50 label.
Life hacks: Top tips to save on electricity
Take back the power with these easy hacks to help you save hundreds on electricity.
Dud detergents: Consumer NZ says some products not much better than water
And what performed better - tablets or powder?
Editorial: Supermarket study fails to produce the goods
OPINION: Our editorial says supermarket inquiry may help a little in the long term.
The 15 foods you can ignore best-before dates on
Not knowing how to read this label properly is costing people as much as $2500 per year.
Sports supplements pulled for containing amphetamine-like stimulants
Consumer NZ is calling for tighter regulation of these products in New Zealand.
TVNZ's Hadyn Jones: 'My kids are everything to me'
The "everyman of NZ television" on his hard knocks, family, and being a good sort.
Meat increasingly off the menu at home as prices surge
Meat is increasingly off the menu in favour of cheaper alternatives.
Olive oil producer to fix 'misleading' labels
Company believed it was okay to include 'New Zealand' on the label
Petrol smashes $3/litre barrier, could go higher
When fuel costs spike, lower income families cut down on food, a budgeter says.