News archive

Feb 2012

• Banning sunbeds - TVNZ - 08 Feb 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Supermarkets urged to cut price of milk - Radio NZ - 08 Feb 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Milk price inquiry hangs in balance - NZ Herald - 07 Feb 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• $3000+ vacuum cleaner worst in test - 07 Feb 2012
• Board nominations 2012 - 01 Feb 2012
• Power prices fall - Otago Daily Times - 01 Feb 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Christco fined $175,000 - NZ Herald - 01 Feb 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)

Jan 2012

• Power prices continue to drop - Yahoo NZ - 31 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Car insurance another cost to bear - Stuff - 30 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Sunscreen fails to protect - TVNZ - 18 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Haggling for a better price - NZ Herald - 17 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Consumer NZ calls for resumption of milk price inquiry - TV3 - 12 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Fonterra's price reduction - Yahoo NZ - 12 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Firm leaves duo carless - NZ Herald - 10 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Banks hike loan fees - Manawatu Standard - 10 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Healthy food choices - NZ Herald - 09 Jan 2012 - (Consumer in the Media)

Dec 2011

• Milk pricing - NZ Herald - 28 Dec 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Boxing day sales - 22 Dec 2011
• Horse racing "investment" - 16 Dec 2011
• Investing in gold - 16 Dec 2011
• Traffic light food labelling - turn on the lights - 16 Dec 2011
• Button battery dangers - 15 Dec 2011
• AA Smartfuel card - 13 Dec 2011
• Recent winners of Consumer prize draws - 13 Dec 2011
• Out-of-warranty phone troubles - 13 Dec 2011
• Credit record changes - 13 Dec 2011
• Sunbeds and vitamin D levels: an exchange - 09 Dec 2011
• Sunbed operators still in the dark - 09 Dec 2011
• Shoppers turning to haggling - Stuff - 07 Dec 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Sunbed salons use unsafe methods - Auckland Now - 06 Dec 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Pharmacy fine draconian - The Press - 03 Dec 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Controlling your power - 02 Dec 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Recruiting membership testimonials - 01 Dec 2011
• 2012 membership price increase - 01 Dec 2011

Nov 2011

• Blind cord risks - 30 Nov 2011
• The low-down on smartphone deals - Stuff - 26 Nov 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Outdoor food safety - 25 Nov 2011
• 2011 WriteMark Plain English Award winners announced - 15 Nov 2011 - (Media Release)
• Vodafone community cell site scheme - 11 Nov 2011
• Holden timing chain problem - 10 Nov 2011
• Large fine issued for sale of unsafe plug adaptors - 09 Nov 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Best and worst packaging awards - 08 Nov 2011
• Christmas food safety - 08 Nov 2011
• The importance of car history checks - 07 Nov 2011
• Unsafe nursery products - Radio NZ - 05 Nov 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Baby product safety lacking - 3 News - 05 Nov 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Bunk bed dangers - 04 Nov 2011
• The BPA debate - 02 Nov 2011
• Flashing school bus signs - 02 Nov 2011

Oct 2011

• Consumer warning about dangerous device - Radio NZ - 28 Oct 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Fall in milk prices expected - Radio NZ - 27 Oct 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Lemon of the month: Go4Green Energy Smart - 27 Oct 2011
• Better electricity prices - Voxy - 18 Oct 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Getting the clamp - 06 Oct 2011
• What credit ratings mean - 05 Oct 2011
• Bed company fined - 05 Oct 2011
• Flight tax refunds - 05 Oct 2011

Sep 2011

• Milk price fair, Fonterra tells committee - Radio NZ - 29 Sep 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Scam alert: energy company phone scam - 21 Sep 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Spotlight on clear financial documents - 12 Sep 2011 - (Media Release)
• Slingshot's new deal - 06 Sep 2011
• Rusty heat pump - 02 Sep 2011
• Driveways ... safe for kids? - 02 Sep 2011

Aug 2011

• Consumer wins Press Council complaint - 31 Aug 2011
• Sunbed industry put on notice - 31 Aug 2011
• Exploding batteries - 30 Aug 2011
• Former Consumer Chair passes away - 30 Aug 2011
• Another unsafe overseas electrical product - 30 Aug 2011
• Consumer NZ launches telecommunications comparison website - 25 Aug 2011 - (Media Release)
• Vodafone connects with new cable network - 22 Aug 2011
• New customer service ratings - 09 Aug 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Websites blocked from selling All Blacks jersey - TV3 - 09 Aug 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Refurbished iPod problem - 09 Aug 2011
• Plain English awards - 09 Aug 2011
• Rebel Sport cuts price of All Blacks jersey - TV3 - 09 Aug 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Leaky homes deadline - 09 Aug 2011
• Teeth whitening rules changed - 08 Aug 2011
• Parliamentary milk price probe sought - TVNZ - 07 Aug 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Jetstar's record - Stuff - 06 Aug 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Home phone alternative - 04 Aug 2011
• Telecom mobile phone scam - 03 Aug 2011
• Goodbye CDMA - 02 Aug 2011
• Unsafe electrical products - 02 Aug 2011
• Inquiry into milk prices sought - Radio NZ - 01 Aug 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)

Jul 2011

• Energy providers survey winners - 20 Jul 2011
• Budgeting vital as prices rice - TV3 - 19 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• How website can save you cash - The Daily Post - 17 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• ANZ loan repayments - TV3 - 14 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Electricity comparisons - TV3 - 13 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Mercury Energy fixed price plan - 13 Jul 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Power company switching hits record high - Radio NZ - 12 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Families vigilant on milk price issue - Family Works Northern - 12 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Board election results 2011 - 08 Jul 2011
• ANZ debit-credit debacle - 05 Jul 2011
• Smile City prize delay - 05 Jul 2011
• Toy packaging under fire - 04 Jul 2011
• Credit card surcharges - TV3 - 03 Jul 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• KiwiSaver house deposit confusion - 01 Jul 2011

Jun 2011

• Haggle on insurance - Otago Daily Times - 29 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Contract-fairness survey - 27 Jun 2011
• Consumers flock to website - Info news - 10 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Hearing aids problem - 10 Jun 2011
• Caution with GPs - Newstalk ZB - 09 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Cheap ski passes honoured - 3 News - 09 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Time for committee to investigate milk prices - 09 Jun 2011 - (Media Release)
• Pressure on for milk price inquiry - TVNZ - 09 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Health advice falls short - 08 Jun 2011
• Water efficiency labelling - 08 Jun 2011
• Rest home reports ordered released - 07 Jun 2011
• Banned EU chemical approved here - 07 Jun 2011
• Fridge rebate delay unacceptable - Radio NZ - 03 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Pak 'n Save cheapest supermarket - 03 Jun 2011 - (Media Release)
• Pak 'n Save cheapest supermarket - TVNZ - 02 Jun 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)

May 2011

• Budget service supports credit move - Bay of Plenty Times - 30 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Bill payments on records - Otago Daily Times - 30 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Familes could save on power - TVNZ - 30 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• NZers throwing away money on power - TV3 - 29 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• The rising cost of power - 26 May 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Case study: saving with Powerswitch - 25 May 2011 - (Powerswitch)
• Survey winners - 23 May 2011
• Fintel Insurance payment error - 18 May 2011
• Roaming rates drop - 16 May 2011
• Free heat myth busted - 13 May 2011 - (Media Release)
• Bath cracking problem - 10 May 2011
• Cost of food - TV3 - 06 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Mobile phone rates - Radio NZ - 05 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• New MasterCard payment system - 05 May 2011
• Cellphone charges set to drop - TV3 - 05 May 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Olive oil standard - 04 May 2011
• Eyeright Vision claims - 03 May 2011
• Heat-pump water heater grant - 03 May 2011
• "Eco-Wood" that's not - 02 May 2011

Apr 2011

• PlayStation Network hacked - 29 Apr 2011
• 'Fixed' power bills could save money - TVNZ - 28 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Smart tips to save on power - Daily Post - 28 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Financial adviser regulation - 28 Apr 2011
• AMI update - 15 Apr 2011
• Towel-rail timers - Hawke's Bay News - 13 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Dairy products price rise - TVNZ - 12 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Broadband plan opposition - TV3 - 12 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Reader's Digest customer service - 11 Apr 2011
• Higher insurance premiums after quake - Radio NZ - 08 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Appliance reliability - TVNZ - 08 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Insurance shock for all households - TVNZ - 08 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Curran: Speech to Telcon Conference - Scoop - 07 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Back up financial support for AMI - 07 Apr 2011
• Little option for alternative Christchurch cover - Radio NZ - 07 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Shop around for energy - Northern Advocate - 07 Apr 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Telephone-based internet scam - 05 Apr 2011
• New LPG safety rules - 04 Apr 2011
• Made in Italy claims untrue - 04 Apr 2011

Mar 2011

• Milk price inquiry - TVNZ - 31 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Groups welcome milk price inquiry - Radio New Zealand - 31 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• McDonald's credit card payments - 30 Mar 2011
• Milk price probe to be far reaching - TVNZ - 30 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Groups call for telco law changes - TechDay - 28 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Consumer, Green Party want official dairy inquiry - 3 News - 28 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Group seeks changes to proposed telco law - Sharechat.co.nz - 28 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Rabobank terms and conditions - 25 Mar 2011
• Call for government action on sunbeds - 25 Mar 2011
• Milk price inquiry needed - Radio Live - 21 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Public wants inquiry into milk prices - 21 Mar 2011 - (Media Release)
• Faulty broadband meter - Stuff - 21 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Group buying sites on the rise - Bay of Plenty Times - 19 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Dairy price inquiry - NZX - 18 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Survey winners - 16 Mar 2011
• Consumer law changes overdue - 16 Mar 2011 - (Media Release)
• Property rental scams - 15 Mar 2011
• Earthquake email scam - 10 Mar 2011
• Goods for Good auction on Trade Me - 10 Mar 2011 - (Media Release)
• Editorial: after shock - 08 Mar 2011
• Rental car dispute - 07 Mar 2011
• Flatscreen TV fiasco - 07 Mar 2011
• NZ Post Track bags - 07 Mar 2011
• Shop around for WOFs - Bay of Plenty Times - 05 Mar 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Vodafone data charges - 04 Mar 2011
• Flexirent contracts - 04 Mar 2011
• Unsafe power adaptors - 04 Mar 2011
• iPhones light leak - 02 Mar 2011
• Misleading sunbed claims - 01 Mar 2011

Feb 2011

• Retailers hike prices following earthquake - NZCity - 26 Feb 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Safe use of gas and appliances - 25 Feb 2011
• Carter rules out intervention on milk prices - Yahoo!Xtra News - 24 Feb 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Consumer NZ on milk price freeze - TVNZ - 24 Feb 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Foodstuffs supermarkets status - 23 Feb 2011
• Quake donation scam - 23 Feb 2011
• SBS Bank offers earthquake relief package - 23 Feb 2011
• Dairy pricing investigation needed - 21 Feb 2011
• Whitcoulls and Borders vouchers - NBR - 18 Feb 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Use vouchers now - 18 Feb 2011
• Editorial: rest home scrutiny? - 08 Feb 2011
• Extended warranties are no guarantee - 02 Feb 2011
• More polyurethane-soled shoe problems - 01 Feb 2011

Jan 2011

• Raw milk cheeses - 31 Jan 2011
• Young people continue to ignore cancer risk - TVNZ - 25 Jan 2011 - (Consumer in the Media)

Dec 2010

• Sunscreens tested for nanoparticles - 22 Dec 2010
• Canon camera repairs - 20 Dec 2010
• Actrix tops Consumer NZ internet providers survey - 17 Dec 2010 - (Media Release)
• High lead levels found in toys - 15 Dec 2010
• Hubsta receivership - 14 Dec 2010
• Editorial: the year that was - 13 Dec 2010
• Call for sunbed operators to be regulated - Radio New Zealand - 13 Dec 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• PlayStation Move Shortage Draws Anger in New Zealand - movemodo.com - 12 Dec 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Sunbed operators in the dark - 10 Dec 2010
• A warning for PlayStation Move buyers - TVNZ - 10 Dec 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Carpet beetle problems - 02 Dec 2010
• Dyson Air Multiplier - 01 Dec 2010

Nov 2010

• "Free gifts" from IMP - 30 Nov 2010
• "PigCare" label unhelpful - 29 Nov 2010
• Opposition to government data charges - Scoop - 28 Nov 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• ISP survey draw winners - 11 Nov 2010
• Call for reversing cameras - Dog & Lemon - 11 Nov 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Editorial: GST wall of shame - 10 Nov 2010
• Submissions on Construction Contracts Act - 05 Nov 2010
• Old Apple computers on sale - 03 Nov 2010
• Disintegrating shoes - 02 Nov 2010

Oct 2010

• Pork content of bacon - 29 Oct 2010
• SIM card transfer - 29 Oct 2010
• Insulated frames for double glazing - 29 Oct 2010
• BPA still not OK - 28 Oct 2010
• GST Wall of Shame - 19 Oct 2010
• New GST charges on electricity bills - 07 Oct 2010
• Editorial: the new GST - 06 Oct 2010
• Consumer NZ shames GST price hikers - TVNZ - 05 Oct 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Pork labelling - TV3 - 05 Oct 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Escrow services - 05 Oct 2010
• Telecom XT mobile internet - 04 Oct 2010
• Big tax day goes smoothly - TVNZ - 01 Oct 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)

Sep 2010

• Best Treatments website - 29 Sep 2010
• Green claim warnings - 27 Sep 2010
• Smart meter incompatibility - 23 Sep 2010
• LPG heaters - Radio NZ - 17 Sep 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Don't panic over the 2.5 per cent rise – The Daily Post - 13 Sep 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Big traps in credit deals – NZ Herald - 13 Sep 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Free help after the earthquake - 09 Sep 2010
• Editorial: age of spin - 09 Sep 2010
• LPG problems - 08 Sep 2010
• Eco-friendly carpet? - 07 Sep 2010
• GST forces subscription increase - 07 Sep 2010
• NZ Nature cream withdrawn - 06 Sep 2010
• GST increases on rates & other contracts - 03 Sep 2010

Aug 2010

• Spring clean your fridge - 27 Aug 2010
• Higher air fares predicted - Radio NZ - 18 Aug 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Mandatory standard for natural cosmetics wanted - Radio NZ - 15 Aug 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Consumer calls for cosmetic withdrawal - 13 Aug 2010 - (Media Release)
• Editorial: a welcome review - 11 Aug 2010
• Mobile termination rates to be regulated - 05 Aug 2010 - (Media Release)
• E-books overtake hardcover book sales - 04 Aug 2010
• Energy labelling changes - 03 Aug 2010
• Warning over pushy home sales tactic - TVNZ - 02 Aug 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)

Jul 2010

• Underpriced share offer for AMP shares - 30 Jul 2010
• Board election results 2010 - 29 Jul 2010
• Reversing cameras help prevent driveway deaths - dogandlemon.com - 28 Jul 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Orcon to enter cellphone market - BusinessDay - 19 Jul 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Voluntary phase-out of BPA bottles - 16 Jul 2010
• Consumer Reports won't recommend iPhone - 13 Jul 2010
• Editorial: paying the price - 05 Jul 2010
• Fruit and vegetable mark-ups - TVNZ - 05 Jul 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Emissions trading scheme - TVNZ - 01 Jul 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)

Jun 2010

• Switching power suppliers - Wairarapa Times - 30 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Ban BPA bottles - voxy.co.nz - 30 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Scam warning signs - voxy.co.nz - 30 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Hair dye warnings - 28 Jun 2010
• Pay up front before GST rise - Newstalk ZB - 23 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Power switching problems - Radio NZ - 23 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Heat pump corrosion - TVNZ - 21 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Telecommunications comparison website - 18 Jun 2010 - (Media Release)
• Duck Fresh Discs danger - 13 Jun 2010
• Laundry powder claims mislead - 13 Jun 2010
• Editorial: power shopping - 10 Jun 2010
• Smart meter problems - 08 Jun 2010
• New import transaction fee - 08 Jun 2010
• Sorry Dunedin, our offer isn't for you: Mercury - Otago Daily Times - 08 Jun 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Wellington Blinds cleaning service - 01 Jun 2010

May 2010

• Sue Chetwin on Mobile Networks - 95bFM - 24 May 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Discount glasses - NZ Herald - 24 May 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Air New Zealand named best airline - 21 May 2010
• Drop the Rate, Mate! campaign media release - 13 May 2010 - (Media Release)
• Concern over chemicals in plastic - 11 May 2010
• Editorial: time's up for financial adviser commissions? - 11 May 2010
• Second-hand car rights - 10 May 2010
• Consumer NZ rule changes - 05 May 2010
• Decorative gas heaters - 05 May 2010
• Anti-bacterial ingredient reviewed - 05 May 2010

Apr 2010

• Economical electric heaters? - 29 Apr 2010
• Drop the Rate campaign welcomes Minister's request - 28 Apr 2010 - (Media Release)
• Travel insurance advice for people stuck in Europe - 19 Apr 2010
• Imported iPads on Trade Me - PC World - 14 Apr 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Illegal fridge - TVNZ - 09 Apr 2010 - (Consumer in the Media)
• Editorial: why we test - 08 Apr 2010
• Consumer mobile site launched - 07 Apr 2010
• Energy payment fees - 06 Apr 2010

Mar 2010

• Auckland rest home investigated - 29 Mar 2010
• Baby sling warning - 25 Mar 2010
• Speedometer accuracy - 22 Mar 2010
• LG fridge claims misleading - 18 Mar 2010 - (Media Release)
• Timber labelling gets the axe - 09 Mar 2010
• "Bamboo" baby wipe claims - 09 Mar 2010
• Editorial: consumer protection - 09 Mar 2010
• Wenatex "Healthy Sleep" presentations - 03 Mar 2010
• Fraud awareness week - 01 Mar 2010

Feb 2010

• Advice for Telecom XT customers - 25 Feb 2010
• Vehicle licence labels and fines - 23 Feb 2010
• Nitrogen in car tyres - 22 Feb 2010
• Editorial: looking forward - 08 Feb 2010
• Keeping lunchbox bugs at bay - 03 Feb 2010
• Prescription charges - 01 Feb 2010
• New heat pumps with 7-day timers - 01 Feb 2010

Jan 2010

• Donating to charity through your wages - 29 Jan 2010
• Check your hot water cylinder anode - 28 Jan 2010
• Paying to bid on online auctions - 13 Jan 2010

Dec 2009

• Rest home audits failing consumers - 22 Dec 2009
• iTunes prepaid gift card problem - 21 Dec 2009
• Electricity and gas complaints scheme changes - 15 Dec 2009 - (Media Release)
• Two electricity companies top Consumer survey - 09 Dec 2009 - (Media Release)
• New rules for financial advisers - 08 Dec 2009
• Well done Prestige - 08 Dec 2009
• Help emergency services find you - 08 Dec 2009
• Shopping with Consumer - 07 Dec 2009
• Editorial: 50 years of achievement - 07 Dec 2009
• Holiday budgeting tips - 07 Dec 2009
• Stars and the moon for sale - 02 Dec 2009
• Reducing bathroom moisture - 02 Dec 2009
• Powershop trial - 01 Dec 2009

Nov 2009

• Consumer NZ calls for commissions to be banned after new Australian research - 27 Nov 2009 - (Media Release)
• Financial adviser research FAQs - 26 Nov 2009
• Healthy gift suggestions - 17 Nov 2009
• Financial advisers report criticism rebuttal - 13 Nov 2009
• New online auction rort - 05 Nov 2009
• Financial Advice industry scandalously poor - 05 Nov 2009 - (Media Release)
• Editorial: time for reform - 05 Nov 2009
• Summer food safety tips - 04 Nov 2009

Oct 2009

• Not-so-smart meters - 30 Oct 2009
• Rest home audits – useful info? - 30 Oct 2009
• Cash PIE funds not guaranteed - 30 Oct 2009
• Spring-loaded garage door danger - 27 Oct 2009
• Unsafe utes fail crash tests - 16 Oct 2009 - (Media Release)
• Receding airline points - 14 Oct 2009
• Editorial: rest home care - 06 Oct 2009
• Carbon credit scam - 02 Oct 2009

Sep 2009

• Deposit guarantee extended - 29 Sep 2009
• Climate campaign heats up - 29 Sep 2009
• Gas Industry Consumer Forum - 28 Sep 2009
• Editorial: consumer choice - 11 Sep 2009
• Environmentally friendly TVs? - 10 Sep 2009
• Unsolicited goods - 07 Sep 2009
• Consumer’s supermarket price survey - 04 Sep 2009 - (Media Release)
• Comparing insulation quotes - 03 Sep 2009
• LPG margins to be monitored - 03 Sep 2009
• Your rights if airlines reschedule - 02 Sep 2009
• Iodised bread - 02 Sep 2009

Aug 2009

• New @ Consumer: member product reviews - 25 Aug 2009
• Time to license sunbed industry - 17 Aug 2009 - (Media Release)
• Drop the rate, mate! - 12 Aug 2009
• Editorial: What's ahead - 11 Aug 2009
• Free electronic waste disposal - 07 Aug 2009
• Murky KiwiSaver fees here to stay? - 06 Aug 2009
• Long lasting appliances - 05 Aug 2009
• Heat Smart insulation & heating funding - 05 Aug 2009
• Ionic hairdryer claims tested - 04 Aug 2009

Jul 2009

• Financial adviser competency test - 31 Jul 2009
• BNZ abandons honour & dishonour fees - 29 Jul 2009
• Disputes Tribunal limit increased - 24 Jul 2009
• Folic acid in bread on hold - 20 Jul 2009
• NZ Post should come clean - 15 Jul 2009
• Editorial: Smart meters not so smart - 02 Jul 2009
• Water efficiency labels to be introduced - 01 Jul 2009

Jun 2009

• Absolutely Natural sunscreen - 30 Jun 2009
• Jetstar boarding policy complaints - 22 Jun 2009
• Scratch 4 Cash investigation - 18 Jun 2009
• Universal Mail delivery delays - 16 Jun 2009
• Foodstuffs introduce unit pricing - 15 Jun 2009
• No ban on tobacco displays - 15 Jun 2009
• Biscuits leave bad taste - 15 Jun 2009
• Consumer wins major media award - 11 Jun 2009
• Disputes Tribunal claim limit too low - 11 Jun 2009
• LPG pricing update - 11 Jun 2009
• Food advertising codes - 11 Jun 2009
• No more weekend mail collections - 11 Jun 2009
• Editorial: Energy-efficient light bulbs - 10 Jun 2009
• Welcome to our new-look website! - 03 Jun 2009

May 2009

• Telecom's new network - 29 May 2009
• Super concentrate detergents - 20 May 2009
• Consumer Recommends hits the stores - 07 May 2009
• Where's my cereal gone? - 04 May 2009
• No joy at Men's Clinic - 01 May 2009
• Phone rental rises - 01 May 2009
• Keep a metre from the heater - 01 May 2009
• Supermarket rain checks - 01 May 2009
• Traffic-light food labelling - 01 May 2009

Apr 2009

• Editorial: Getting a jab - 06 Apr 2009
• Review: Black & Decker Alligator lopper - 02 Apr 2009
• Don't assume your PIE is guaranteed - 01 Apr 2009

Mar 2009

• How long is too long before invoicing? - 31 Mar 2009
• Time to ban unflued LPG heaters? - 31 Mar 2009
• Bisphenol A update - 30 Mar 2009
• Editorial: Scrutinising labels - 09 Mar 2009
• New green marketing guidelines - 05 Mar 2009
• Managing direct debits - 02 Mar 2009
• Are automatic insect sprays safe? - 02 Mar 2009
• A1 milk gets the all clear - 02 Mar 2009

Feb 2009

• Changes to KiwiSaver - 27 Feb 2009
• Driver eyesight test problems - 27 Feb 2009
• Review: Cyber Clean keyboard cleaner - 25 Feb 2009
• New way to buy power - 25 Feb 2009
• Editorial: Getting credit flowing - 02 Feb 2009

Jan 2009

• Kiwibank and mortgage break fees - 30 Jan 2009
• Smart meter safeguards needed - 29 Jan 2009
• New Honda Jazz needs stability control - 29 Jan 2009
• Barkers' 'homegrown' T-shirts - 28 Jan 2009
• School's back - speed warning - 28 Jan 2009

Oct 2008

• Envirotect vacuum cleaners complaint - 02 Oct 2008

May 2008

• Vacuum cleaner dispute success - 01 May 2008

Mar 2008

• Hard-sell vacuum cleaners - 10 Mar 2008