nzherald.co.nz - Consumer Information http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Consumer Information headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:13 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz New Zealand Herald - Consumer Information http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/consumer-information/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=164 Getting a handle on Kiwi 'pints' http://www.nzherald.co.nz/consumer-information/news/article.cfm?c_id=164&objectid=10633198&ref=rss It's a pint. Yeah right!While the British and Irish pride themselves on their precisely measured pints of beer, it seems you won't find the same consistency in New Zealand.A snapshot survey conducted by the Weekend Herald... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Vitamin drink warning http://www.nzherald.co.nz/consumer-information/news/article.cfm?c_id=164&objectid=10631868&ref=rss Fizzy vitamin drinks could be almost as damaging to your teeth as sugary soft drinks and fruit juices, new research has revealed.Effervescent vitamins such as Berocca can cause minerals in teeth to leach out, making them weaker... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Tooth decay alert http://www.nzherald.co.nz/consumer-information/news/article.cfm?c_id=164&objectid=10631867&ref=rss Ayla Surtees has had the same routine every morning for years.The 21-year-old retail worker takes a Berocca Vitamin C tablet, snaps it in half and dissolves it in water. She uses the other half for a second energy boost later... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Smaller Paddle Pop joins growing list of shrinking treats http://www.nzherald.co.nz/consumer-information/news/article.cfm?c_id=164&objectid=10631784&ref=rss Paddle Pop icecreams have a few less licks in them after a size reduction their maker claims is for "nutritional" reasons.The chocolate, banana and rainbow flavoured icecreams are now 15 per cent smaller than they were. But their... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Cheaper fares over Tasman http://www.nzherald.co.nz/consumer-information/news/article.cfm?c_id=164&objectid=10631776&ref=rss You're better off booking your transtasman flight on Air New Zealand's website from the other side of the ditch.Auckland man Bernie Reeves went to book flights from Sydney to Auckland return this week but found it was cheaper... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200