Analysis: Cheaper, publicly-owned Kiwi supermarkets? It’s an idea already taking shape in New York, US Correspondent Logan Church writes, after a grocery shop.
New Zealand
Wed, Sep 9
“Excuseflation” is the term for using a tough economy as an excuse to disproportionately hike prices.
Life
Sun, Aug 23
The Disputes Tribunal found that the play sand purchased by the family was unsafe, not fit for purpose and not of acceptable quality under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Health
Tue, Aug 18
Lots of New Zealanders are upset about new customers getting better deals than existing ones.
Sun, Aug 16
A Trans-Tasman group of producers commissioned testing of some products, believing some couldn't make ends meet with crude avocado oil prices.
Business
Fri, Aug 14
Nearly three out of every four of those switching through Powerswitch in July went to either Electric Kiwi or Genesis.
Tue, Aug 11
Overseas e-commerce sites are finding new ways to trap New Zealanders into unwanted payments, with banks urging shoppers to do their homework before clicking "purchase".
Crime and Justice
Our phones can tempt us into plenty of regrettable purchases. Or – if we're smart about it – they can actually help us save, with very little effort on our part.
Sun, Aug 9
There's a whole host of reasons not to drag that bulky bag onto your flight.
Wed, Aug 5
Scandi retailer admitted its terms and conditions didn't match how the promotion worked, prompting an Advertising Standards Authority complaint.
Fri, Jul 24
Protein-labelled products are packing supermarket shelves.
Thu, Jul 23
A professional couple finds, with two pre-schoolers and two grandparents in their home, they still need to watch their grocery budget tightly.
Sat, Jul 18
A Waikato woman spent eight months navigating a bureaucratic dead end before a phone call from police achieved what NZTA could not.
Thu, Jul 16
House and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.
Sun, Jun 28
Want an electric bike? A cordless drill? A better wardrobe? You can get it delivered to your door at a fraction of the price with one smart, simple choice.
Sat, Jun 27
As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to remain productive.
Mon, Jun 15
Alice Taylor shares her recipes for two budget-friendly winter classics.
Sun, Jun 14
Frances Cook on the simple calls and questions that could lead to a much needed cash injection.
Sat, Jun 13
They have six grown kids and eight grandchildren, but in this cost-of-living crisis, they're grateful to be shopping for two.
Sat, Jun 6
These two Italian basics are inexpensive, endlessly adaptable and perfect for using up whatever's in the fridge.
Sun, May 17
In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to 60-year-old Mikaere Hina of Taranaki about work, stress and the gap between the Māori and Pākehā approaches to money.
Sat, May 16
This Northlander ran her own business until she was 70 but now survives on the pension alone.
Sat, May 9
Alice Taylor shares recipes for two classic pasta dishes, inspired by her recent move to Italy.
Sun, May 3
Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Sat, May 2
You didn't mean to go shopping so how, with nothing more than a twitch of your thumb, did you manage to drop all that cash?
