Seven out of eight sunscreens fail Consumer NZ SPF testing
Only one brand lived up to its SPF50 label.
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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.
Alarm at lending rules review as families face crippling debt
Lending rules which have caught out first home buyers are badly needed, they say.
'Really worried': National leader reacts as NZ inflation hits 30-year high
Cost of living rising at the fastest pace since 1990, Statistics New Zealand says.
Monster fast food combo provides entire day's energy: new NZ study
The burger, chips, drink and dessert exceeded the recommended daily intake for an adult.
Black Friday dud deals 'on the rise'
About one in five products had their prices hiked on sale day.
Mood of the Boardroom: Inflation 'beast' on the loose
What do CEOs think about the biggest increase in consumer prices in nearly a decade?
Charges claiming Bunnings misled customers dismissed
The hardware store says it remains committed to its lowest prices policy after legal case.
Minister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme
"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.
Kiwis addicted to screens during pandemic - study
More than a third of kiwis surveyed say they are addicted to their devices.
Air travel scramble: Air NZ stands firm on refund policy
Consumer NZ calls on Air NZ to "do the right thing" and offer refunds on all tickets.
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
Couple wins $28K electric car payout after motorway scare
Dealer's defence rejected by tribunal.
Revealed: Why red meat is getting more expensive
If you feel like red meat is more expensive than it used to be, you're right.
Supermarket recalls salad batch over listeria fears
A batch of the Countdown-branded salad has been pulled from stores nationwide.
Worse than Covid: Labour shortages causing havoc for hospo sector
Labour shortages are said to be a bigger danger for business than Covid alert levels were.
Cheque mate: Death of chequebooks a blow to elderly
At 91, Ian Nelson, for the first time in his life, feels redundant.
Zeffer's non-alcoholic cider packs recalled as they may contain cans with alcohol in them
Zeffer Brewing zero per cent alcohol product packs recalled as it may contain alcohol.
Luxury boom: BMW lifts hood on its bumper year
German vehicle manufacturer says baby boomers have spent up large following Covid.
Why The Warehouse's growth strategy is inspired by tech giant Amazon
NZX-listed retailer wants to replicate US tech giant's convenience.
Consumer NZ investigates clothing retailer
Brand criticised about the authenticity of ethics and sustainability claims.
Retirement village contracts, complaints system must improve: minister
"Some changes the industry could start to make themselves," Poto Williams says.
2020's wild ride: Retail spending in the year of Covid
A look back at how Covid alert level restrictions resulted in unusual spending trends.
Discount debacle: Customers overcharged at 70 supermarkets
Shoppers overcharged on discount specials at Pak'nSave, New World and Four Square today.
Consumer NZ urges for sunscreens to be retested after falsified results by AMA Labs
The owner of a US lab pleaded guilty to faking sunscreen results and defrauding consumers.
Shake-up at Icebreaker: Retailer could shed 50 jobs
Merino wool outdoor clothing firm will split its business into three entities.