New ZealandGreenpeace apologises to Nigel Latta over spam calls"Why, if you sign a petition, does Greenpeace then constantly harass you with spam?"24 Jun 07:06 AM
New ZealandBlanket ban: No more single-use plastic bags after JulyEnvironment Ministry comes down hard on plastic pollution.17 Dec 08:15 PM
RetailXmas shopping? Why extended warranties are a waste of time and moneyKnow your rights.17 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandSaving bacon - food labelling bill passesBacon and pork products included at the 11th hour to food labelling bill.28 Nov 07:24 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Interest on consumer debt sucking the Kiwi dream dryCOMMENT: Think before you spend.03 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessMobile traders who ignore 'do-not-knock' house stickers risk big finesLegal whip will hurt door-to-door traders who ignore instructions to leave.10 Oct 06:02 AM
New ZealandVictim: Fine for clamping operators not enoughClamping victim says proposed legislation is a step in the right direction but not enough.22 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandGovernment moves to bring 'cowboy' clamping into lineA maximum of $100 will be able to be charged for removal of a wheel clamp.20 Aug 04:59 AM
New ZealandGrieving mother's car clamped at West Auckland hot spotThe woman's wheel was clamped while she was talking to police about son's sudden death.13 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandWheel clamping ban still on the tablePredatory behaviour of some private parking companies "cannot continue", says Faafoi.01 Jun 02:46 AM
New ZealandTakata airbag recall comes into effectUsed car sellers are also banned from selling any affected vehicles within the country.31 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandWheel clamping regulation 'a good start' says Consumer NZBoth consumer watchdogs and staff within the industry have welcomed regulation.17 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandWheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister saysThe Government has signalled regulation is on the cards for the contentious practice16 Apr 08:53 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Slack motorists can take some blame for airbag sagaCOMMENT: Some motorists have ignored five recall letters - can't blame the Govt for that.04 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandOverhaul for 'antiquated' insurance legislationConfusion and frustration about insurance policy has prompted the Government review.08 Mar 05:27 AM
New ZealandSafety improvements for button batteries neededAbout 20 children a year end up in Starship Hospital after swallowing button batteries.01 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Auckland motorists clamped while in their carsThe AA says clamping while someone is in the car "smacks of revenue raising".12 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandGovt urged to act quickly on wheel clampingThe new Government is being urged to move quickly on better wheel clamping regulations.15 Nov 03:26 AM
OpinionStandards NZ is not keeping us safeCOMMENT: New Zealand is not enforcing its building standards strongly enough.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirms under fire for fast house dealsGovernment eyes tougher regulations on companies that specialise in private home deals.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoff joins crackdown on clampingMomentum is building against cowboy clampers as Auckland's mayor rejoins the fight.23 Apr 05:17 AM
BusinessTax crims to be banned from insolvency workThe government is changing rules to the insolvency regime to prevent people convicted of tax evasion or other serious forms of knowledge-based criminal offending becoming practitioners.29 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionPaul Goldsmith: Credit law helps stamp out predatory lendersCOMMENT: It is one thing to toughen the law, but it needs to be properly enforced.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandScammers promise financial bonusPhone scammers are promising tax refunds and "government grants" to dupe people into revealing personal and financial details.08 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandGovt eyes clampdown on clampingThe Government is reviewing a voluntary code of conduct for wheel-clamping, which Labour and the Automobile Association want made mandatory, with a maximum $50 fee.31 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBrand fans forced to give up $13 ticketsMore than 30 Russell Brand fans have been forced to forfeit their purchases or pay full price after accidentally being sold $13 tickets for the comedian's Auckland show.02 Nov 01:05 AM
BusinessDoor-knock, telemarketing sales laws changeDecades-old laws covering door to door sales laws are set to change later this year.28 May 11:00 PM
