Victoria Park Market shopowners have hired a lawyer in a fiery dispute with the well-known shopping centre's developers and managers.

This week, I spent more than two hours of valuable time trying to find the right pair of Nike or adidas soccer boots in the right size and the right colour.

A phone company is on the cusp of urging its customers to leave their credit cards at home and instead spend with their phone, using the new "digital wallet".

Whether you're a creative crafts person or more of a crazy cougar, it's hard not to be drawn to Wellington this month for the World of Wearable Arts shows.

Trade Me doesn't jump out as the place to buy your groceries.

Irradiated tomatoes are on shop shelves, but some customers and even retailers are still unaware that they have been treated.

There is a different side to this mad city, one that'd get a tick of approval from even the most hardened hipster. Or aesthete. Or whatever that group with cynical world views and ironic clothing is being called these days.

Isn't the weekly food shop a drag? Whingeing children, supermarkets that move the products you like, misleading sales, and the eventual decapitation of your bank balance at the checkout.

I don't shop in the "sales". That's because it's much better to wait for "clearance". Why get a 10 per cent or 20 per cent discount?

Parents everywhere want the best for their babies. And millions worldwide will be watching just what Wills and Kate buy and use for baby George.

Fancy the chance to try new, free beauty products and tell the world what you think of them?

If you're anything like me, you can't get in and out of a supermarket without spending twice as much as you planned.

I am concerned that loyalty schemes, such as the Farmlands card, result in consumers who are not members being disadvantaged.

The internet is awash with great wine deals. Google "buy wine online" and you'll be hit with pages and pages of offers.

When I bought a USB charger, the shop said if there were any problems they would replace it, but not refund my money. I thought this was odd. And it broke the first time I used it. What are my rights here?

Home delivery of fruit and vegetable boxes is a booming industry. Chances are, several companies deliver in your area.

Shopping via mobile devices is on the rise in New Zealand, according to new research.

Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.

Everywhere you look are Chinese and other Asian supermarkets that offer competitive prices on fruit, veg, meat, seafood, rice, soy sauce and hundreds of other products.

Editorial: Rarely can a government-appointed taskforce have had the wind taken out of its sails quite so comprehensively.

Three stylish women, frequent visitors to France, share their favourite Parisian haunts.

Bad eyesight can prove to be expensive. A friend just spent $1,500 on a pair of glasses.

Luxury steps up to new high-tech levels at a renowned Hong Kong institution.

NZ shoppers are some of the smartest and most budget-conscious in the world - with new consumer research showing locals favour quality over designer labels and brand imaging.