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Two Pak'nSave supermarkets accused of misleading consumers with inaccurate pricing and specials have pleaded guilty on 7 more charges.

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Our test results reveal the best cordless stick vacuums for cleaning carpets, hard floors, and removing pet hair.

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We checked in with our members to see if it’s helping them save at the supermarket and found two issues that kept coming up.

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We set out the 5 key findings of the commission’s assessment and what they tell us about our domestic market.

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Consumer NZ calls for stronger regulation of supermarket pricing and promotional practices following its new survey on supermarkets.

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Who else can you call when you’re sick this winter?

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See our new models and compare the best hybrid and electric cars for you and the environment.

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We cut through the marketing hype to find the top products that are genuine great deals.

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Find out what you shouldn’t put in your dishwasher, and what your rights are if a dishwasher-safe item is damaged.

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