Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
The Warehouse selling Xmas decorations with spelling errors – no one peeked at a dictionary?
“Featuring a mix of playful messages and seasonal illustrations, these tags are perfect for personalising your Christmas gifts…
Consumer says manipulative design tactics costing online Kiwi shoppers millions
“It would be conservative to say that dark patterns cost New Zealanders millions,” he said. “Unfortunately, these tactics…
Supermarket shoppers stunned after beef mince reaches $30 a kg
On the New World’s online shop, premium beef mince was selling for $30.90 per kg and prime beef…
Nearly half of Kiwis plan to spend less this Christmas, Afterpay survey finds
Kiwis are shopping earlier, with 64% of respondents planning to complete most of their buying between September and…
The supermarket deals that are too good to be true – and how to spot them
The consumer push-back Public frustration over scanning errors and endless specials led Consumer NZ to launch its Price…
Parking rules: $85 supermarket carpark fines prompt debate over ‘genuine customer’ rules
The sign read: “Attention, Woolworths Browns Bay customer only carpark. Enforcement applies. “If you leave this car park…
Community backlash grows over Woolworths Browns Bay parking signs
Woolworths New Zealand spokesman Gordon Harcourt said the company contracts parking enforcement services to monitor some car parks.…
Rotorua teen who went viral for helping shoppers rewarded with job offer, donations
Waiting for her taxi, she then watched as the 2.03 metre tall (6ft 8) teen dashed through the…
On The Up: Rotorua teen praised by thousands after act of kindness helping shoppers
The 55-year-old, who said she lives with extensive nerve damage that often causes her to fall, said Colin’s…
Empty shelves on last day of DFS Galleria’s closing sale in Auckland
It was a subdued experience inside the Victorian-era building housing the store, with staff members outnumbering shoppers and…
Shoppers who pay by Eftpos will subsidise contactless card users under surcharge ban, officials warned Government
“Banning surcharges is likely to steer consumers away from lower-cost payment options, such as Eftpos, and towards more…