Steep inflation isn’t your only reason to watch every dollar right now
“Excuseflation” is the term for using a tough economy as an excuse to disproportionately hike prices. Frances Cook…
Kmart to pay Chch parents $15k after asbestos found in play sand
Kmart NZ must reimburse a Christchurch family $15,000 after play sand they purchased for their twins was found…
Glitchy apps, deal disparity – here’s what’s upsetting NZ customers
Lots of New Zealanders say companies aren’t meeting their expectations, and they’re upset about new customers getting better…
Avocado oil spill – calls for a dedicated food crime taskforce
A group of Australian and New Zealand avocado oil makers are calling for more purity testing and greater…
Two power companies dominate Powerswitch-initiated changes
Kiwis searching for savings on their power bills are increasingly switching to two electricity retailers, according to the…
Westpac says $75k of ‘subscription trap’ payments blocked per day
Westpac NZ says more than $75,000 worth of “subscription trap” payments are now being blocked a day on…
The business of Ooshies – who really benefits?
Woolworths offers one of the Disney movie characters for every $30 spent, while New World has knife sets.…
Why airlines keep changing carry-on baggage rules
Jetstar in New Zealand has announced new charges for passengers who put carry-on luggage in the overhead lockers,…
‘A big marketing campaign’: Is the protein trend good for consumers?
Foods flagging their protein content have been a big growth area in New Zealand supermarkets with brands going…
‘Even fruit is a luxury’: What a multi-generation household spends on groceries
A professional couple finds, with pre-schoolers and grandparents in the home, they need to watch their grocery budget…
Woman reclaims personalised plates after they turn up on stranger’s car
A Waikato woman has finally reclaimed personalised plates she’s owned for three decades after she found them registered…
‘The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can’t afford children’
Kiwi house and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.…