How to spot genuine bargains
Learn how to identify real discounts, compare prices effectively, and avoid common retail tricks that make deals look better than they are.
How to get a better deal for insurance, power and broadband
Are the deals real this Black Friday? Possibly not!
Supermarket specials: are they really saving you money?
10 things to remember when something is on sale
7 tips for shopping online
Sales season is on – here are 10 things stores must not do
A marketing professor explains how shops trick you into buying more
How online design trickery can nearly double the cost of a holiday
Your rights when shopping for deals
Understand your consumer protections when buying discounted items, including refunds, guarantees, and protections against misleading pricing.
Latest deals & savings news & articles
Stay updated on consumer deals, discount trends, and money-saving tips.
Could ‘smart hot water’ lower your power bill?
Meridian, Powershop, Octopus Energy and Electric Kiwi all say their smart hot water programmes mean lower power bills for eligible customers. Here’s how they work.
True or false? Bundled power and broadband deals are cheaper
Providers say it’s cheapest to bundle electricity and internet together. But can you get a better deal by shopping for each separately?
Consumer Recommended deals
We track and record prices for the best products in the market that we’ve tested - here are the best price drops.
The new Club+ vs Everyday Rewards: Which supermarket loyalty card is better?
See how the new Club+ New World and Pak’nSave loyalty card compares with Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards programme, and whether either card will save you any money.