Black Friday
Christmas red flags for online shoppers
New research identifies a surge in fake online shops scamming Kiwis out of pocket in the lead up to Christmas. Audio
Black Friday Debt
With Christmas fast approaching, the pressure is on to start shopping. And it's hard not to be tempted by the idea of Black Friday sales or the option to buy now, pay later. Unfortunately, many people… Audio
Low Black Friday sales expected under cost of living cloud
Fewer people are expected to join in the shopping olympics that is Black Friday, as concern grows about the rising cost of living.
That's according to a survey from PriceSpy, a NZ price comparision… Video, Audio
Beware Black Friday scams
The Black Friday sales are here - with thousands flocking to both physical and online stores to snap up a bargain. It extends into 'Cyber Monday' meaning that over four days Kiwis will be hunting for… Audio
Black Friday - the biggest shopping day of the year
The biggest shopping day of the year is underway with shoppers, retailers and delivery drivers prepared for high demand. Black Friday -- which continues on to Cyber Monday -- is growing in popularity… Audio
Shoppers no longer waiting for Boxing Day sales
Major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles' Day could be changing the shopping habits of consumers who're increasingly choosing to shop earlier instead of waiting for the… Audio
Sale sale sale - how many imported shopping events can we take?
New Zealand's seen an explosion of imported online shopping events - but are we pushing this retail trend too far? Audio
Sale sale sale - how many imported shopping events can we take?
New Zealand's seen an explosion of imported online shopping events - but are we pushing this retail trend too far?
AudioFrance debating in parliament on banning Black Friday sales
French parliament due to debate a ban on American style "Black Friday " sales. Audio
Black Friday sales. Are we being manipulated?
Black Friday splurgers are being warned not all consumers are getting the big discounts they're expecting in the American inspired retail sales, while in Europe more than 300 clothing brands are… Audio
Retailers riding Black Friday's cyber wake
New Zealand retailers are scrambling to make the most of the Black Friday shopping bonanza, which comes after Thanksgiving in the United States. Audio
What's with those crazy Black Friday sales?
We've heard a lot about the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday but this year Singles Day on November 11 seemed to also be a thing people were talking about. It began in China... so why is it… Audio
Holidays deals without the holiday
New Zealand retailers have latched on to the 'Black Friday' phenomenon, offering deals and bargains despite New Zealanders not traditionally celebrating Thanksgiving. We ask the panellists what they… Audio
Michelle McGagh: my year of buying nothing
Michelle McGagh is co-founder of London Minimalists and is half-way through her year of buying nothing. Horrified by the horrendous consumerism of Black Friday - traditionally the Friday after… Audio