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Raft of changes to consumer law introduced
Measures to give regulators stronger powers to control potentially dangerous goods like laser pointers are among a suite of changes to consumer law introduced today by Consumer Affairs Minister John Boscawen.
Clamp 'cowboys' rile shoppers
Disgruntled drivers are being encouraged to take legal action after being hit with fines of up to $300 by a "cowboy" clamping company in Auckland.
Bookstores beef up security in face of fury
Extra security has been hired for Borders and Whitcoulls stores as staff face aggressive customers angry about conditions placed on redeeming gift vouchers.
Buggy injuries spur warning
A NZ-based baby buggy company is working to repair thousands of its strollers amid fears they could cut users' fingertips.
Boutique stores testing the law on sale refunds
Some of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.
High heavy metal levels in toys, lipsticks
Children's toys and lipsticks are at the centre of an investigation which has found a toy that contains lead 314 times over the allowable limit.
Ring, ring: It's your con artist speaking
Aggressive foreign scammers are urging Kiwis to change settings on their computers in an attempt to obtain personal information.
Cellphone scammers' text con
Mobile phone users are being warned about a scam that tells people they have won thousands and fish for bank details via text message.