Consumer Nz
The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs
As the cost of insurance rises, Consumer NZ sees worrying signs that more people are dropping their house insurance Audio
Are Black Friday sales worth the hype?
Consumer NZ has spent 12-weeks tracking the prices of products from four big box retailers, to see if the bargains are all they're cracked up to be. Head of research and advocacy at Consumer NZ, Gemma… Audio
Dark patterns on the web
Psychological tricks and traps using deceptive website design techniques are starting to overwhelm online shopping. Audio
Product safety rules for toys not fit for purpose - Consumer NZ
Product safety rules for kids toys and craft materials are not fit for purpose, with the rise in giant e-commerce retailers according to Consumer NZ. The safety of children's play things is centre… Audio
A summer scandal on our shelves
The sunscreens under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia, but still for sale here. Audio
The power imbalance that hits in old age
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel. Audio
Consumer: What's happening to small power retailers?
Nine to Noon looks at what's happening in the power sector, as smaller retailers get swallowed by the bigger players in the market. This month Flick said goodbye to its customers, as the company was… Audio
Supermarket owner faces legal action over alleged cartel conduct
The owner of New World and Pak'nSave supermarkets in the North Island is facing legal action over alleged cartel conduct regarding the supply of products to a hospitality customer. Consumer New… Audio
Master Electricians' warning on the Right to Repair Bill
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire. Audio
Consumer NZ speaks on airlines off-loading bags before take off
If you or your bags are off-loaded because the plane you're on is too heavy to take off what exactly are your rights? Sahar Lone from Consumer NZ spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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
A jarring return to media Earth for Air NZ
Air NZ has often had an easy ride from our media. But with domestic airfares spiking, that's starting to change.
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A jarring return to media Earth for Air NZ
Air NZ has often had an easy ride from our media. But with domestic airfares spiking, that's starting to change.
AudioCar insurance premiums are on the rise here: what may lie ahead
Consumer NZ says car insurance premiums have risen by almost 40 percent in the last three years. Audio
POLi payments: who is at risk and what are banks doing?
Kathryn speaks with finance commentator and bank customer advocate, Janine Starks, on the POLi payments story. Audio
Consumer warns payment method could void bank protections
Consumer NZ is warning almost half of New Zealanders could have breached their bank's terms and conditions by using a popular payment method. POLi enables people to make a payment directly from their… Audio
Consumer wants microscope put over Air NZ fares
Air New Zealand's ramping up domestic airfares from tomorrow. Last week the National carrier warned travel agents that all existing bookings need to be ticketed by midnight, to avoid any price… Audio
Cherry picking our healthy food labels
Using the health star-rating for packaged food should be simple, but it's not Audio
Cherry picking our healthy food labels
Using the health star-rating for packaged food should be simple, but it's not
AudioScams, your bank and you: who should pay?
Nine to Noon looks at the rise of online financial fraud and whether banks could be doing more to protect their customers' losses. Audio
