Consumer Nz
Any smoke alarm better than none - Fire and Emergency
Retailers are pulling ionisation alarms from shelves after a Consumer NZ investigation found they do not detect smoke, only actual flames. But does that mean homeowners need to urgently check their… Audio
Calls for smoke alarms to be pulled from shelves
Consumer NZ is calling for a specific type of smoke alarm, which is banned in some countries, to be pulled from shelves. Audio
World customers could take clothing back - Consumer NZ
Customers unhappy about fashion brand World's false labelling of garments as made in New Zealand could take them back, says Consumer New Zealand.
Which are the best fly sprays?
Belinda Castles shares the Consumer NZ findings on fly sprays. Audio
Which is the best olive oil?
Consumer NZ taste-tested 17 extra virgin olive oils from New Zealand, Australia and Europe – and 2 Australian brands have come out on top. Audio
Over the counter: Antihistamine prices in flux
Pharmacies are charging widely varying amounts for antihistamines, with more than $20 differences for the same product within the same city, Consumer NZ has found.
Consumer NZ: Time for clampdown on ticket resellers
Consumer NZ is calling for urgent reform of the ticket resale industry in an investigation released today. The industry is estimated to be worth more than $20 billion globally, but it's beset with… Audio
Fonterra accused of misleading customers with light-proof bottles
Consumer NZ says there's little difference in nutrients, but the dairy giant says taste is what's affected.
Fallout from the media merger knockback
A merger of New Zealand’s two biggest news publishers has been on the table for the past year. This week the competition watchdog pulled the rug out from under it. Mediawatch asks ex-editors if that… Audio
Homemade disaster kits cheaper, better, warns Consumer NZ
Most pre-made emergency survival kits lack key items or have poor-quality gear, and people are better off building their own, Consumer New Zealand says.
Kiwis rate NZ-owned banks - survey
New Zealanders rate locally-owned banks the highest when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Cereal comes out top in Bad Taste Food Awards
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain cereal has taken out the top spot in Consumer NZ's awards for products that market themselves to be healthier than they are.
Chorus of discontent over cables
Sue Chetwin from Consumer NZ talks about what you can do about dodgy cable laying. Audio