Consumer

Index to Major Articles 2005 – May 2010

Alternative

4WDs medicine

Lifestyle 4WDs [Survey] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.20-22 Adverse effects - August 2006, (no. 461), p.16-18



Advertising Answering

[Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4-7 machines

Breakfast cereals [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.8-11 Telephones, cordless [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.38-39

Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.5 Antioxidants

Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 Fruit juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.11-

Rain checks [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 12



Advertising, Appearance

misleading medicine

[Letters] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.51 Cosmetic procedures - October 2008, (no. 485), p.42-44

Advertising [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 Appliances

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 [Short] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4-6

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), [Letters] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.51

p.7 [Letters] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.51

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4 AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), Appliance lifespan - June 2009, (no. 492), p.31

p.7 Appliance reliability [Survey] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.45-47

Bamboo products [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.7 Appliance reliability [Survey] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.28-30

Cleaning products - March 2010, (no. 500), p.18-20 Appliance reliability survey [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5

Commerce Commission convictions [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. Appliance running cost - October 2006, p.Online

460), p.4 Brand reliability [Survey] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.27-29

Kathmandu [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.5 Cheap and unsafe products - November 2007, (no. 475), p.12-13

Reader's Digest [Editorial] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.2 Consumer, erratum [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7

Travel surcharges - September 2009, (no. 495), p.16-17 Efficiency labelling scheme [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474),

p.7

AEG Health grills [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.47-49

AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 Heaters [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.4

Life expectancy [Survey] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.22-26

Air Reliability [Survey] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.10-13

conditioners Silicone bakeware [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.34-35

Heat-pumps / Air-conditioners [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), Tefal Quick Cup [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7

p.38-40

Arthritis

Air pollution Glucosamine [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.20-22

Woodburners - June 2008, (no. 481), p.32-33

Aspirin

Air quality Painkillers - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.38-39

Air quality, indoor - July 2009, (no. 493), p.30-31

Asthma

Air travel Health, children [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

Air NZ airpoints [News] - June 2006, p.Online 487), p.7

Air travel [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.5

Best international [Survey] - July 2007, p.Online Auctions

Letters to the editor [Letters] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.3 [Letters] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.43

Origin Pacific [Media Release] - August 2006, p.Online Auctions, online [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.5

Security regulations - June 2006, (no. 459), p.38 Internet auction laws - June 2006, (no. 459), p.10-11

Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43

Alcohol

Breathalysers, DIY [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.14-16 Australia

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486),

Alternative p.7

energy Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4

Biofuel guide - December 2007, (no. 476), p.37-38 Product testing [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6



Automatic

payments









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Direct debits [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.6 Tertiary student accounts - December 2007, (no. 476), p.40-41



Automobile Barbecues

Association Portable barbecues [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.12-14

AA check problem [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.4

Barcodes

Baby [Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p. 4, 5, 6-7,

carriers RFID technology - September 2007, (no. 473), p.40-41

Baby slings [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.6

Barkers

Baby Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4

monitors

Baby monitors [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.38-39 Bathrooms

Monitor test [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.28-30 [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51



Baby slings Batteries

Baby slings [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.6 AA Batteries [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.38-39

Battereis, rechargeable [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

Babywipes 487), p.46-47

Bamboo products [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.7 History [Short] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4

Proper fitting [Watchdog] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.4

Back packs

Buying guide - December 2006, (no. 465), p.20-21 Beauty

industry

Back pain Acrylic nails [Watchdog] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.4

Schoolbags - January 2008, p.online

Bed linen

Bacon Bed linen - August 2008, (no. 483), p.20-21

Bacon and ham [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.13-15

Goodman Fielder Bacon [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 Beds

Wenatex [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.7

Baldness

Hair loss - October 2009, (no. 496), p.10-12 Beer

Taste test [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.7-9

Bamboo

Bamboo clothing - February 2010, (no. 499), p.14-15 Bench

Bamboo products [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.7 mixers

Bench mixers [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.47-49

Bank

accounts Bicycles

Banking, children and young teens - February 2010, (no. 499), p.8- Buying guide - January 2007, (no. 466), p.6-8

10

Banks [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Bills

Banks, Internet banking - December 2006, (no. 465), p.22-23 [Letters] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.43



Bank cards Biofuel

Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Biofuel guide - December 2007, (no. 476), p.37-38

Eftpos [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7

Births,

Bank Deaths and

charges Marriages

Bank fees [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.4 Access to records - November 2007, (no. 475), p.30-32

Bank penalty fees [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5

Banking, children and young teens - February 2010, (no. 499), p.8- Bisphenol A

10 Consumer Protection [Editorial] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.2

Banks, fees - March 2008, (no. 478), p.15-17

Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Blenders

Break fees - February 2009, (no. 488), p.24-25 Blenders, Hand-held [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.46-47

Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.4 Food processors and blenders [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.35-

Pull quotes [Short] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.2-7 37



Banks Blower

Banking, internet [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 vacuums

Code of practice pitfalls - August 2007, (no. 472), p.38 Blower vacuums [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.34-35

Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.16-18

Internet banking [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4 Blu-ray

Legislation [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.16 Blu-ray/HD recorder - February 2010, (no. 499), p.32-33

Performance survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.23-24

Petrol prices Telecom [Editorial] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.2 Bonds

Satisfaction survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.18 Bonds, Company - May 2009, (no. 491), p.34-36







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Bonus Butter

Bonds Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13

Bonus Bonds - August 2009, (no. 494), p.20-21 Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4

Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7

Book

reviews Caffeine

Book reviews [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Energy drinks [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.23-25



Books Cameras

Stress - February 2008, (no. 477), p.24-25 Cameras [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.24-27



Bottled Camping

water equipment

Sustainable water bottle [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 Tramping stoves - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.35-37



Bread Can opener

Bread - iodine added [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.4 User trial [User Trial] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.13

Folate [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7

Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Cancer

Indepth report - August 2006, (no. 461), p.12-15 - August 2007, (no. 472), p. 4, 5, 6,



Breadmaker Canned food

s - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7

Breadmakers [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.12-14 Fish, canned - September 2008, (no. 484), p.33-35



Break fees Car dealers

Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Car sales [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4

Break fees - February 2009, (no. 488), p.24-25 Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17



Breakfast Car hire

cereals Car rentals - May 2008, (no. 480), p.26-27

[Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5

Breakfast cereals [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.8-11 Car

Breakfast cereals - May 2009, (no. 491), p.18-22 inspections

Children's cereals - May 2006, (no. 458), p.17-20 AA check problem [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.4

Car servicing [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.22-24

Broadband

services Car

Broadband guide - November 2006, p.Online insurance

Broadband guide - November 2007, p.Online [Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4-7

Broadband services [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.5 [Update, Correction] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5

Broadband services [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.6 Car insurance - October 2007, (no. 474), p.26-28

Broadband supplement - June 2006, (no. 459), p.1-8 Car insurance [Survey] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.20-23

Consumer family - July 2008, (no. 482), p.26-27 Insurance, Car - September 2008, (no. 484), p.26-29

Members survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.16-19 Policies - September 2006, (no. 462), p.18-22

TiVo [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.5

Car

Budgeting registration

[Short] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.4 Car registration [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.6

Budgeting, online tools - June 2009, (no. 492), p.18-19

Budgeting tips - February 2009, (no. 488), p.8-11 Car

Debt consolidation [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.11-13 reliability

Economic conditions [Editorial] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.3 Cars, maintenance [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009,

Enableme - July 2009, (no. 493), p.28-29 (no. 487), p.6

Cars, reliability [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.21-23

Builders

Building disputes - June 2009, (no. 492), p.32-34 Car safety

Building guarantees - April 2008, (no. 479), p.23-25 Car reversing sensors [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.16-18

Holden Barina [Watchdog] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.4

Building Act Mobile phones and car safety - March 2008, (no. 478), p.18-19

1991 Stability control [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.7

Building disputes - June 2009, (no. 492), p.32-34

Car

Building servicing

regulations and repairs

Building Code [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 Car servicing [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.22-24

Servicing guide - November 2006, (no. 464), p.20-21

Bulk buying

Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21 Carbon







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credits

Carbon credits [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7 Cheese

Cheese - July 2009, (no. 493), p.11-13

Carbon Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13

emissions Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4

- September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7

Carbon offset schemes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.14-15 Raw cheeses [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4



Carbon Cheques

offset Cheque clearance time - October 2006, (no. 463), p.16-17

schemes Fraud [Short] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.42

Carbon offset schemes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.14-15

Cherry Tree

Carpet Consumer

Beetles Club

[Letters] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.51 Consumer Clubs [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.5



Carpet Chicken

cleaning [Short] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.2-3, 4-5

Carpet cleaners [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.7 Campylobacter - November 2007, (no. 475), p.22-23

Spot stain removers [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.29-31

Child car

Carpets seats

Carpets - June 2009, p.Online Cars [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5

Fading carpets [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.6 Child restraints - August 2006, (no. 461), p.24-27



Cars Child safety

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), Child restraints - August 2006, (no. 461), p.24-27

p.7 Child safety [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7

Car finance - June 2006, (no. 459), p.23-25

Cars [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.18-20 Childcare

Cars, maintenance [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, [Letters] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.51

(no. 487), p.6

Cars, mid-sized [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.17-19 Children

Fuel economy website - May 2006, p.Online Banking, children and young teens - February 2010, (no. 499), p.8-

In-car navigation [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.39-41 10

Lifestyle 4WDs [Survey] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.20-22 Breakfast cereals [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.8-11

Mobile phones and driving [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6

p.6 Health, children [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

Petrol price protest [News] - May 2006, p.Online 487), p.7

Road toll - December 2006, (no. 465), p.17-19 Immunisation [Editorial] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.2

Stability Control [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.7 Immunisation - April 2009, (no. 490), p.30-32

Transport - September 2008, (no. 484), p.3 Lunchbox snacks - February 2009, (no. 488), p.15-17

Second hand purchases - February 2009, (no. 488), p.22-23

Cars,

electric Chips

Cars, electric - February 2010, (no. 499), p.20-21 Appliances [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7



Cars, used Chocolate

Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51 - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6,

Letters to the editor [Letters] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.3 Boxed chocolates - May 2008, (no. 480), p.8-9

Dark chocolate [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.12-13

Cash back

schemes Christmas

Cash back schemes [Short] - December 2008, p.online clubs

Cash back schemes [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.6 Christmas saving schemes - February 2009, (no. 488), p.32-33

Christmas savings schemes [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488),

CENSORSHI p.4

P

Video game censorship - July 2009, (no. 493), p.48-49 Classic

Holiday Club

Chainsaws Timeshares - September 2009, p.online

Electric chainsaws [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.24-26

Clean Air

Charities Systems

Charitable donations - February 2009, (no. 488), p.18-20 Limited

Charitable donations [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.6 (Napier)

Charitable giving [Short] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.4

487), p.28 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51







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Cleaning

equipment Compliance

Cleaning equipment [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 electrical appliances [Editorial] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.3

How to clean stainless - September 2006, p.Online

Keyboard cleaner [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.48 Compressio

n garments

Cleaning Compression garments - April 2008, (no. 479), p.13-15

services

Cleaning services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.28-30 Computer

Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6 monitors

Computer monitors [Test] - August 2006, p.Online

Climate LCD monitors [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.23-25

change

Climate change [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7 Computer

printers

Clothes - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7

dryers Computer printers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.40

- April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3 Computer printers [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.38-41

Clothes dryers [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.36-37 Computer printers, multifunction [Test] - November 2008, p.online

Clothes dryers [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.45-47 Computer printers, Multifunction inkjet [Test] - April 2010, (no.

Dryer test [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.33-35 501), p.36-38

Dryers [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.34 Computer printrs [Test] - November 2008, p.Online

Ink jet [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.38-41

Clothing Inkjet and laser [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.29-31

[Letters] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.51 Multifunction printers [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.37-39

[Letters] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.51 Photo printers [Test] - October 2006, p.Online

Bamboo clothing - February 2010, (no. 499), p.14-15 Printers [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.42-43

Clothing, ethical - February 2008, (no. 477), p.11-13 Printers [Survey] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.44

Clothing, ethical [Update] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.48-49 Printers, computer - March 2009, (no. 489), p.49

Formaldehyde [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6

Garment care - March 2009, (no. 489), p.28 Computer

Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6 scanners

Slide scanners - April 2007, p.online

Clothing,

Children's Computer

Children's nightwear - June 2008, (no. 481), p.34-35 software

From the past - June 2008, (no. 481), p.35 - September 2007, p.online

Backup Software - May 2008, p.Online

Codes of Computer software - June 2008, p.online

practice Computer software - August 2008, (no. 483), p.22-24

Banking, internet [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Computer software [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.6

Financial advisers [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.6 Computer software, pirated [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496),

Retirement villages [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 p.4

Computers, Photo-editing software [Test] - August 2008, p.online

Coffee Computers, Security suites [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.30-33

[Test] - September 2007, p.Online Educational software [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.28-

Coffee - March 2008, (no. 478), p.8-10 31

Coffee [User Trial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.40-41 Internet security [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.36-38

Coffee, instant - June 2008, (no. 481), p.online Mathemagic Computer Tutor - September 2007, (no. 473), p.30-31

Net Filtering Software - May 2008, p.Online

Coffee Office suites - November 2007, p.online

grinders Parental control packages [Test] - July 2006, p.Online

Coffee [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.10-12 Photo-editing software [Test] - April 2007, p.Online

Coffee grinders [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.44-45 Photo-editing software [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.45-47

Photo editing software [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.7

Coffee Speech recognition - October 2007, p.online

makers Taking files to Vista - November 2007, p.Online

Espresso machines [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.28-30 Video-editing software [Test] - August 2006, p.Online

Espresso machines, portable - March 2010, (no. 500), p.30 Video-editing software [Test] - October 2007, p.Online

Windows Vista - May 2007, p.Online

Colds

Remedies - April 2007, (no. 468), p.26-28 Computers

- October 2007, p.online

Competition Computer reliability - June 2009, (no. 492), p.22

s Computers - August 2008, p.online

Scratch 4 Cash [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.4 Computers, Buying guide - June 2009, (no. 492), p.20-21

Computers, Laptop - June 2009, p.online

Complaints Computers, mobile - April 2008, (no. 479), p.41

procedures Computers, Security suites [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.29-31

[Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Computers, Security suites [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.30-33







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Consumer family - July 2008, (no. 482), p.26-27 Consumer makeover [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.5

Data storage - December 2006, p.Online Consumer NZ [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.5

Data storage recovery - November 2006, p.Online Consumer NZ - June 2008, p.online

Dell breaches FDA [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7

External hard-drives [Test] - September 2006, p.Online Consumer NZ [Media Release] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.online

Home network systems - November 2006, p.Online Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5

Keyboard cleaner [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.48 Consumer NZ [Editorial] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.2

Letters [Letters] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.43 Consumer NZ [Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.3

Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51 Consumer NZ [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.3

Marketscore [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.4 Consumer NZ [Short] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

Online articles [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 p.3

Podcasting - May 2007, p.Online Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

Portable data storage - January 2007, p.Online 487), p.4

Reliability survey [Survey] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.20-22 Consumer NZ [Short] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.3

Reliability survey [Survey] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.22-24 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.5

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7

Consumer Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.4

Clubs Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5

Consumer Clubs [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.5 Consumer NZ [Editorial] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.2

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.4

Consumer Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.5

Guarantees Consumer Recommends [Editorial] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.2

Act Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6

[Letters] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.43 Editorial [Editorial] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.2

Apple iPod [Watchdog] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.5 Healthy Eating Checklist [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.4

Building disputes - June 2009, (no. 492), p.32-34 Letters [Letters] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.43

Cavoodle [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.4 Letters [Letters] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.43

Letters [Letters] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.43 Letters [Letters] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.43

Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43 Stress - February 2008, (no. 477), p.24-25

Motor scooter repairs [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.4 Sunscreens [Media Release] - June 2008, p.online

Sunscreens [Media Release] - June 2008, p.online

Consumer

information Consumer

services Online

Car sales [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.4

Letters [Letters] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.51 Consumer online [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.4

Probability of default [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6

Consumer

Consumer protection

magazine [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5

Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.6 Consumer letters [Letters] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.3

Consumer NZ [Editorial] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.2 Consumer letters [Letters] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.3

Consumer NZ [Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.3 Consumer letters [Letters] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.3

Consumer NZ [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.3 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.5

Consumer NZ [Short] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), Consumer protection [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009,

p.3 (no. 487), p.7

Consumer NZ [Short] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.3 Consumer Protection [Editorial] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.2

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.4 Consumer protection laws [Editorial] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.2

Qantas Media Awards [Editorial] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.2 Consumer rights [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5

Qantas Media Awards - June 2007, (no. 470), p.16 Consumers letters [Letters] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.3

Extended warraties - April 2007, (no. 468), p.5

Consumer Legal rights [Letters] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.51

NZ Letters [Letters] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.3

[Short] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.3 Letters to Consumer [Letters] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.3

[Short] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.3 Returning gifts [News] - January 2007, p.Online

[Short] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.3 Returns and refunds - October 2006, p.Online

- June 2009, (no. 492), p.3

- July 2009, (no. 493), p.3 Consumer

- August 2009, (no. 494), p.3 Recommend

- September 2009, (no. 495), p.3 s

[Short] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.3 Consumer Recommends [News] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.37

[Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.4 Consumer Recommends [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495),

[Short] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.3 p.5

[Short] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.3 Consumer recommends [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.6

[Short] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.3 Consumer Recommends [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.7

Book reviews [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Consumer Recommends [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.7

Climate change [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7

Consumer awards - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.23- Consumer

25 Representati

Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 ves







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Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5 COUNTERF

Consumer representatives [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), EIT

p.6 PRODUCTS

Perfumes [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

Consumers p.5

Institute

[Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Country of

[Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 origin

[Editorial] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.3 labelling

[Letters] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.43 [Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4-7

Award winning project [News] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Country of origin labelling - March 2009, (no. 489), p.15-17

Board election [News] - June 2006, p.Online Goodman Fielder Bacon [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5

Board news [Short] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Legal rights [Letters] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.51

Complete Ass Awards - January 2007, p.Online Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51

Consumer NZ [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.5 Origin labelling [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4

David Russell's farewell [Editorial] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.2

Emission rules [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 Crackers

Letters [Letters] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.3 Crackers [Survey] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.13-14

Letters [Letters] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.43

Letters [Letters] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.43 Credit

Letters [Letters] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.43 - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7

Letters [Letters] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.43 Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51

Sue Chetwin [Media Release] - February 2007, p.Online

Sue Chetwin editorial [Editorial] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.2 Credit cards

Tribute to David Russell - April 2007, (no. 468), p.4 [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51

[Letters] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.51

Consumers [Letters] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.43

Institute Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6

publications Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5

Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Credit Cards [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.4

Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.16-18

Consumers Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.18-20

International Credit cards - November 2008, (no. 486), p.29-31

Climate change [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7 Credit cards - August 2009, (no. 494), p.8-11

Report - July 2006, (no. 460), p.12-17

Contracts

[Letters] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.43 Credit

Real estate contract - September 2009, (no. 495), p.12-13 unions

Savings and investment [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7

Cooking oils

Appliances [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7 Cycle

Cooking oil - August 2009, (no. 494), p.15-17 helmets

Recall Hud helmets [News] - June 2007, p.Online

Cooking

thermometer Dairy

s products

Meat thermometers [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.19-21 Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13



Cooktops Dating

Ceramic cooktops [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.38-39 services

Cooktops, gas [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.45-47 Online dating services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.8-10

Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6

Copyright

Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Debit cards

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Credit cards - August 2009, (no. 494), p.8-11



Cosmetic Debt

surgery collection

Cosmetic procedures - October 2008, (no. 485), p.42-44 Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43



Cosmetics Debt

[Letters] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.51 consolidatio

Cosmetics labelling - October 2009, (no. 496), p.8-10 n

Mascara [User Trial] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.14-16 Debt consolidation [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.11-13

Mineral foundations - October 2009, (no. 496), p.16-17

Dehumidifier

Cots s

Child safety [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 [Letters] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.43

Portable cots [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.39-41 Dehumidifier test [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.30-31

Dehumidifiers - July 2009, (no. 493), p.32-33







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s

Dental care [Short] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4-7

- August 2007, (no. 472), p. 4, 5, 6, [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51

Dental services - November 2008, (no. 486), p.36-37 AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5

Dental services [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.38 Dishwasher test [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.32-34

Dishwashers [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.29-32

Dentists Dishwashers [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.40-41

Dental services - November 2008, (no. 486), p.36-37 Dishwashers [Test] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.31-33

Dental services [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.38 Dishwashers [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.47-49

Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43 Dishwashers [Test] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.37-39

Dishwashers [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.27-29

Depression Dishwashers test [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.31-33

Clinical depression - January 2007, (no. 466), p.26-29 History [Short] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4



Diet Disputes

Daily intake calculator - September 2006, p.Online tribunals

Fat quiz - June 2006, p.online - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7

Building disputes - June 2009, (no. 492), p.32-34

Dietary Claims - May 2007, (no. 469), p.19-21

supplement Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.5

s Dispute resolution, Telecommunications [Watchdog] - September

Glucosamine [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.20-22 2008, (no. 484), p.4

Omega 3 Fish oil supplements [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), Disputes tribunal - August 2008, (no. 483), p.25

p.7 Higher claim limit - October 2006, p.Online

Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7

Digital

cameras Divorce

[Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4-7 Relationship separation - September 2006, (no. 462), p.12-15

[Short] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4-7

Compact and DSLR [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.27-31 Doctors

Compact and SLR [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.35-37 Doctors and nutritional supplements - May 2009, (no. 491), p.29-31

Compact and SLR test [Test] - April 2007, p.Online GP fees - May 2007, (no. 469), p.16-18

Digital cameras [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.22-25 Marketing prescription drugs - March 2007, (no. 467), p.6-10

Digital cameras [Test] - June 2008, p.online

Digital cameras [Test] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.34-37 Dogs

Digital cameras [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4 Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51

Digital cameras - October 2008, p.Consumer online

Digital cameras [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.8-11 Door to door

Digital cameras [Test] - January 2009, p.online sales

Digital cameras [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.22-24 [Editorial] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.3

Digital/SLRs [Test] - July 2006, p.Online Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.4

Digital/SLRs [Test] - August 2007, p.Online Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5

History [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6

SLRs and compacts [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.28-30

Drills

Digital print Drills, cordless [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.35-37

labs

Photo printing kiosks - June 2008, (no. 481), p.48-49 Drinking

chocolate

Digital video Drinking chocolate [User Trial] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.15

cameras

Camcorders [Test] - September 2008, p.online Drugs

Camcorders, digital [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.12-13 - August 2007, (no. 472), p. 4, 5, 6,

Digital camcorders [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.33-35 Marketing prescription drugs - March 2007, (no. 467), p.6-10

Therapeutic Products Bill - June 2007, (no. 470), p.6

Direct debits Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5

Direct debits [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.6 Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5



Dishcloths Duvets

Dishcloths [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.7 Buying guide - April 2007, p.Online



Dishwasher DVD

detergent Technology [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4

Dishwasher detergents [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.42

DVD burners

Dishwasher DVD hard disk recorders [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.40-42

detergents

Award winning project [News] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 DVD

recorders

Dishwasher DVD hard disk recorders [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.40-42







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DVD Recorders - January 2008, p.Online Trust

DVD recorders - November 2008, p.online Emily Carpenter Charitable Trust [Watchdog] - September 2009,

(no. 495), p.5

DVD/VCR

players Enableme

Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Enableme - July 2009, (no. 493), p.28-29



eComTraine Endorsemen

rs t

StoresOnlin Consumer Recommends [News] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.37

e

Website development [News] - March 2007, p.Online Energy

companies

Economy Bank fees [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.4

Economic conditions [Editorial] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.3

Economy [Editorial] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.2 Energy

Economy [Editorial] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.2 saving

Building Code [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5

Education Energy efficiency [Update] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4

Educational software [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.28- Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15

31 Energy use - October 2008, (no. 485), p.16-17

Mathemagic Computer Tutor - September 2007, (no. 473), p.30-31 Fuel saving devices [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.5

Online homework sites - March 2009, (no. 489), p.8-11 Home energy saving - March 2007, (no. 467), p.20-22

Light bulbs [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.8-10

Elderly Lighting [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.21-23

Home support - February 2008, (no. 477), p.21-23 Power monitors [Test] - September 2006, p.Online

Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6 Power saving - June 2009, (no. 492), p.35

Rest homes - August 2009, (no. 494), p.26-28 Power saving gadgets - June 2008, (no. 481), p.24-25

Rest homes - October 2009, (no. 496), p.31-33 Power savings - June 2008, (no. 481), p.29-31

Rest homes [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.7 Powerswitch - May 2009, (no. 491), p.15-17

Solar water heating [Test] - December 2006, p.Online

Election Solar water heating - March 2007, p.Online

issues

Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.27-31 Energy use

Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.29 - November 2007, (no. 475), p.14-15

- April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3

Electric Appliance running cost - October 2006, p.Online

blankets Consumer, erratum [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7

[Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Consumer family - June 2008, (no. 481), p.20-21

Buying guide - May 2006, (no. 458), p.40-41 Energy use - October 2008, (no. 485), p.16-17

Heaters, running costs [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.7

Electrical Home energy saving - March 2007, (no. 467), p.20-22

safety Insulation - Heatsmart programme [Watchdog] - September 2009,

Cheap and unsafe products - November 2007, (no. 475), p.12-13 (no. 495), p.6

Power monitors [Test] - September 2006, p.Online

Electricity Power saving - June 2009, (no. 492), p.35

industry Power savings - June 2008, (no. 481), p.29-31

[Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.7 Power use - July 2009, (no. 493), p.42-43

[Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43 Powerswitch - May 2009, (no. 491), p.15-17

Home energy - March 2008, (no. 478), p.20-21 Powerswitch [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.5

Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51

Overview - November 2006, (no. 464), p.9-11 English

Performance survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.22-23 language

Power companies [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.4 Plain English awards [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.7

Power companies [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

487), p.7 Environment

Power prices [Watchdog] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.5 Carbon - August 2007, (no. 472), p.8-11

Power savings - June 2008, (no. 481), p.29-31

Power shop - March 2009, (no. 489), p.39 Environment

PowerSwitch website - July 2007, (no. 471), p.42 al claims

Prices [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5 Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17

Regulation [News] - June 2007, p.Online Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6

Smart meters [Editorial] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.2

Environment

Email al labelling

Anti-spam legislation [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.6 Cleaning products - March 2010, (no. 500), p.18-20

Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6

Emily Printer paper - February 2010, (no. 499), p.18-19

Carpenter

Charitable Equity







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release Finance companies [Editorial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.3

Mortgages, Equity release - June 2009, (no. 492), p.23-25 Financial advisers [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.6

Mortgages - reverse equity - August 2009, (no. 494), p.25 Financial advisers - April 2010, (no. 501), p.20-21

Financial disclosure [Editorial] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.3

Erectile Managed funds - October 2007, (no. 474), p.12-13

dysfunction National finance 2000 Ltd [News] - May 2006, p.Online

Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5

Financial

Espresso services

machines Loans

Coffee machines test [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.34-36 Debt consolidation - August 2006, (no. 461), p.19-21

Espresso machines [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.12-13 New regulations [Editorial] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.2

Espresso machines [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.43-45

Espresso machines [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.28-30 Fire hazards

Espresso machines, portable - March 2010, (no. 500), p.30 Downlights [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.7



Ethical Firewood

investments [Letters] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.51

Investments - August 2008, (no. 483), p.15-17 Compressed logs [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.18

Report - May 2007, (no. 469), p.24 Firewood [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.6



Exercise First aid

Exercise myths - October 2007, p.online - September 2007, p.Online

Shoes - October 2008, (no. 485), p.21-23

Fish

Exhaust Fish, canned - September 2008, (no. 484), p.33-35

emissions Fisheries, sustainability - September 2008, (no. 484), p.8-10

Emission rules [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 Omega 3 Fish oil supplements [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480),

p.7

Eye

protection Fisher &

Eye protectors [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.36-39 Paykel

[Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.6

Eye surgery

Laser eye surgery - July 2007, (no. 471), p.20-23 Five Star

Consumer

Eyes Finance

Eye protectors [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.36-39 [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5

Eye tests [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.4

Flammable

Fair Trading fabrics

Act Child safety [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7

Dell breaches FDA [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6

Labelling [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Florists

Scratch 4 Cash [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.4 Florists [Survey] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.11-13

Telecom [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 History [Short] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4

Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6

Flowers

Fats Florists online - May 2006, (no. 458), p.8-11

Fat quiz - June 2006, p.online History [Short] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4

Rocket Florists [Watchdog] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.5

Finances

Budgeting tips - February 2009, (no. 488), p.8-11 Fonterra

Car finance - June 2006, (no. 459), p.23-25 Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13

Finance company investing - March 2007, (no. 467), p.40-42 Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4

Finance company investment - June 2006, (no. 459), p.42

Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5 Food

PIEs [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6

Drink analysis - October 2006, (no. 463), p.6-8

Financial Food miles - September 2006, (no. 462), p.16-17

advice Food myths - September 2006, p.Online

Financial advisers - April 2010, (no. 501), p.20-21 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7

Food prices [Editorial] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.3

Financial Food prices [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7

services Fridge-freezers [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.42-46

[Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5 Healthy Eating Checklist [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.4

ConsumerSaver [Editorial] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.2 Lunchbox snacks - February 2009, (no. 488), p.15-17

Editorial [Editorial] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.3

Enableme - July 2009, (no. 493), p.28-29 Food

Finance companies - October 2007, (no. 474), p.14-17 additives







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Bacon and ham [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.13-15

Bread - iodine added [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.4 Fruit

Folate [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Buying fresh produce - September 2006, p.Online

Iodine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 Daily fruit and vegetable intake - May 2008, p.online

Fruit [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4

Food

advertising Fruit juice

[Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4-7 Fruit juice - July 2007, p.online

Children's cereals - May 2006, (no. 458), p.17-20 Fruit juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.11-

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.5 12

Fruit Juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.13-

Food 15

allergies Juice vitamin C [Watchdog] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4

Allergies - January 2007, (no. 466), p.18-20 Juicers [Test] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.18-20



Food Fuel

hygiene [Short] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4-7

Campylobacter - November 2007, (no. 475), p.22-23 Biodiesel - September 2006, p.Online

Food safety - February 2010, (no. 499), p.26 Fuel economy - September 2008, (no. 484), p.16-17

Fuel economy labelling [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7

Food Fuel economy website - May 2006, p.Online

labelling Fuel quality [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.5

Country of origin labelling - March 2009, (no. 489), p.15-17 Fuel saving device [Watchdog] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.5

Food label claims - April 2007, (no. 468), p.15-16 Fuel saving devices [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.5

Food labelling [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5 Fuel saving petrol and tips - June 2006, (no. 459), p.34

Food labelling [Editorial] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.2 LPG - April 2009, (no. 490), p.14-16

Food labelling [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.4 Petrol price protest [News] - May 2006, p.Online

Food labelling [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.6 Petrol prices - September 2008, p.online

Safety [Editorial] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.3

Funeral

Food mixers directors

[Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.4 Funerals, Green options - October 2009, (no. 496), p.18-19

Food processors and blenders [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.35-

37 Funerals

Funeral costs - October 2006, (no. 463), p.9-11

Food Funerals, Green options - October 2009, (no. 496), p.18-19

processors

Blenders, Hand-held [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.46-47 Furniture

Food processors [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.43-45 [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51

Food processors and blenders [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.35- Furniture, Composite leather - April 2010, (no. 501), p.16-17

37 Furniture, imported wood - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

487), p.32-34

Food safety

[Short] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.2-3, 4-5 Game

Campylobacter - November 2007, (no. 475), p.22-23 consoles

Campylobactor bacteria [Watchdog] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.4 Trials of the big three consoles - December 2007, (no. 476), p.25-27

Food labelling [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5 Xbox [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.7

Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5

Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Garages

Food safety - February 2010, (no. 499), p.26 [Letters] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.43

Fridge-freezers [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.42-46

Meat thermometers [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.19-21 Gardening

Milk [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 - February 2008, (no. 477), p.26-28

Herbs - September 2008, (no. 484), p.30-31

Formaldehy Vegetable gardening - September 2007, (no. 473), p.26-27

de

Formaldehyde [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 Gas

appliances

FRAGRANC Cooktops, gas [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.45-47

ES

Perfumes [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), Gas heaters

p.5 Heaters [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.4



Fraud Gas industry

Identity theft and fraud - March 2007, (no. 467), p.11-13 Gas Industry, Consumer Forum [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no.

Scams [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.4 496), p.5

Prices [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5

Freezers

Buying guide - November 2006, p.Online Genesis

Freezers, chest [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.44-46 Energy







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Power companies [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. Hair dye

487), p.7 Hair dyes - May 2008, (no. 480), p.23-25



Gifts Hair loss

[Letters] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.43 Hair loss - October 2009, (no. 496), p.10-12

Charitable giving [Short] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

487), p.28 Hand-held

Consumer gift guide - December 2006, p.Online mixers

Quality gift products - August 2006, p.Online Hand-held mixers [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.36-38

Top gifts [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5

Hands-free

Glen kits

Dimplex Hands-free kits [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.30-31

Australasia

Ltd Hardware

Heaters [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.4 Survey of hardware stores [Survey] - September 2006, p.Online



Glucosamin HD

e recorders

- April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7 Blu-ray/HD recorder - February 2010, (no. 499), p.32-33

Glucosamine [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.20-22

Headphones

Governance Earphones, Noise-cancelling [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.37-38

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 Headphones, wireless [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.38-39

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5 Noise cancelling [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.39-40

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.4 Update on noise cancelling cancelling headphones [Update] -

December 2007, (no. 476), p.6

GPS units

GPS units [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.30-32 Health

GPS units [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.36-38 [Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4-7

GPS units [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.38-39 [Short] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5

GPS units, cars - April 2010, (no. 501), p.26-28 Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5

Hand-held GPS [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.11-12 Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6

Health - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.26-28

Greenhouse Immunisation [Editorial] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.2

gases Men's health - October 2006, (no. 463), p.21-23

Climate change [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7 Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5

Milk [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5

Greenwash Therapeutic product regulation [News] - June 2007, p.Online

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4

Bamboo clothing - February 2010, (no. 499), p.14-15 Health

Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17 claims

Cleaning products - March 2010, (no. 500), p.18-20 Niagara Therapy [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.7

Greenwash [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.7 Omega 3 [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.12-15



Guarantees Health

Building guarantees - April 2008, (no. 479), p.23-25 insurance

HD cables [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Best policies - December 2006, (no. 465), p.34-37

Investment [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), Cover and premiums - November 2007, (no. 475), p.27-29

p.6 Health insurance [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.32-33



Gutter Health

guards services

Gutter guards [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.32-33 Drug funding - August 2007, (no. 472), p.12-15

GP fees - May 2007, (no. 469), p.16-18

Gymnasium Waiting lists - December 2006, (no. 465), p.24-27

s

[Letters] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.43 Hearing aids

Cheap hearing aids [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.32-33

Hair

Hair loss - October 2009, (no. 496), p.10-12 Heat and eat

meals

Hair Heat and eat meals [Survey] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.13-14

colouring

products Heat pumps

Hair dyes - May 2008, (no. 480), p.23-25 [Letters] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.51

Heat pump timers [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.6

Hair dryers Heat pump water heaters [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.8-11

Hair dryers [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.6 Heat pumps [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.26-27

Heat pumps [Survey] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.28







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Heat pumps - April 2009, (no. 490), p.17 Holidays

Heat pumps [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.12-13 Camping equipment - October 2006, (no. 463), p.24-26

Heat pumps [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.34-36 Funtastic Holidays [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.4

Heat pumps [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.4 Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51

Heat-pumps / Air-conditioners [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463),

p.38-40 Home and

Heat pumps, reliability [Survey] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.14 Garden

Test results [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.26-28 Generators [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.41-42



Heaters Home help

[Letters] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.51 Cleaning services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.28-30

Child safety [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Home support - February 2008, (no. 477), p.21-23

Convection [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.38-39

Heaters [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.4 Home

Heaters, Convection [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.22-23 improvemen

Heaters, LPG [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6 ts

Heaters, oil filled [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.36-37 Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15

Heaters, running costs [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.7 Home renovations, sustainable - October 2008, (no. 485), p.12-15

Oil column heaters [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.30-31

Home

Heating security

Consumer family - June 2008, (no. 481), p.20-21 Burglary prevention - December 2006, (no. 465), p.9

Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15

Firewood [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.6 Home

Heating - April 2009, (no. 490), p.18-19 theatre

Home energy costs - June 2008, (no. 481), p.19 Home theatre [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.31-33

Home heating - June 2008, (no. 481), p.19 Sound bars [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.48-49

Home heating - April 2010, (no. 501), p.8-9 Video projectors - July 2007, (no. 471), p.34-37

Home heating guide - April 2007, p.Online

Home heating options - March 2007, (no. 467), p.14-15 Hospitals

Insulation [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7 Waiting lists - December 2006, (no. 465), p.24-27

Insulation - Heatsmart programme [Watchdog] - September 2009,

(no. 495), p.6 Hot water

Lighting [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.21-23 cylinders

Pellet burners - March 2007, (no. 467), p.17-19 Hot water cylinders [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.6

Pellet burners - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4

Woodburners - April 2009, (no. 490), p.20-22 House

building

Herbal Insurance, House rebuilding - May 2009, (no. 491), p.31-32

remedies Leaky homes - August 2007, (no. 472), p.17-21

Adverse effects - August 2006, (no. 461), p.16-18 Leaky homes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.38

Alternative medicines - August 2006, p.Online Leaky homes [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6



Herbs House

Herbs - September 2008, (no. 484), p.30-31 inspections

House inspection firms [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.6-11

High chairs Regulation [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.4

High chairs [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.32-34 Review [Watchdog] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.5



High House

definition insurance

Freeview TV - May 2008, (no. 480), p.14-15 - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7

HD cables [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Floor size for insurance - December 2007, (no. 476), p.39

Sky TV [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Home insurance tips [Watchdog] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.5

House and contents - May 2006, (no. 458), p.26-29

Holiday Insurance, House rebuilding - May 2009, (no. 491), p.31-32

accommoda

tion House

Holiday accommodation [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 maintenance

Holiday accommodation - August 2008, (no. 483), p.18-19 Home renovations, sustainable - October 2008, (no. 485), p.12-15

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Leaky homes [News] - May 2006, p.Online

Leaky homes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.38

Holiday Leaky homes [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6

destinations

Travel packages - June 2008, (no. 481), p.39-41 House

selling

Holiday Real estate agents fees - June 2008, (no. 481), p.36-38

Fever Club Real estate agents fees survey - June 2006, (no. 459), p.26-29

Holiday accommodation [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7

Houses







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Leaky homes [News] - May 2006, p.Online Budgeting, online tools - June 2009, (no. 492), p.18-19

Sustainable homes website [Short] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.30 Online homework sites - March 2009, (no. 489), p.8-11

RSS - May 2006, p.Online

Ice cream VoIP - July 2006, (no. 460), p.42

Ice cream [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.4

Ice cream - February 2010, (no. 499), p.16-17 Internet

Vanilla [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.9-11 security

- May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6,

Immunisatio Computers, Security suites [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.29-31

n Computers, Security suites [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.30-33

Immunisation [Editorial] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.2 Consumer NZ [Media Release] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.online

Immunisation - April 2009, (no. 490), p.30-32 Internet security [Correction] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4



Imports Internet

Formaldehyde [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 service

Furniture, imported wood - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. providers

487), p.32-34 [Short] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.2-3, 4-5

Raw cheeses [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4 Internet service providers [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486),

p.26-28

Influenza Internet service providers [Survey] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.11-

Remedies - April 2007, (no. 468), p.26-28 13

ISP member survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.8-11

Insect Members survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.16-19

repellents VoIP - July 2006, (no. 460), p.42

Insect sprays [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.7

Internet

Insulation Telephony

- November 2007, (no. 475), p.14-15 Online phone calls - May 2008, p.online

Building Code [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5

Dangers of DIY floor insulation [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. Investment

474), p.6 advisers

Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15 Finance companies - October 2007, (no. 474), p.14-17

Insulation - December 2006, p.online

Insulation - February 2009, (no. 488), p.online Investments

Insulation [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7 [Short] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4-6

Insulation - Heatsmart programme [Watchdog] - September 2009, Bonds, Company - May 2009, (no. 491), p.34-36

(no. 495), p.6 Bonus Bonds - August 2009, (no. 494), p.20-21

Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee scheme [Watchdog] - October

Insurance 2009, (no. 496), p.7

[Letters] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.43 Finance company investment - June 2006, (no. 459), p.42

Digital download insurance - April 2008, (no. 479), p.16-17 Investment [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

House and contents insurance [Survey] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.18- p.6

19 Kiwisaver - June 2008, (no. 481), p.16-18

Insurance [Survey] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.26-27 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7

Insurance, home and contents - April 2010, (no. 501), p.22-25 Managed funds - October 2008, (no. 485), p.24-26

Insurance, travel - May 2008, (no. 480), p.16-19 PIEs [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5

Probability of default [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6

Insurance Real estate semianrs [Editorial] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.2

brokers Savings and investment [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7

Insurance - April 2009, (no. 490), p.23-25 Term deposits - October 2007, (no. 474), p.17-18

Insurance brokers - September 2009, (no. 495), p.24-25

Invoices

Internet Invoices [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4

- September 2007, p.online

Banks, Internet banking - December 2006, (no. 465), p.22-23 Iodine

Code of practice pitfalls - August 2007, (no. 472), p.38 Bread - iodine added [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.4

Digital download insurance - April 2008, (no. 479), p.16-17

Florists online - May 2006, (no. 458), p.8-11 iPad

FUNDIT [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 iPad [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.5

Internet - September 2006, p.online

Internet auction laws - June 2006, (no. 459), p.10-11 Irons

Internet banking [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4 - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7

Online shopping - March 2008, (no. 478), p.28-29 High and mid priced irons [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.32-33

Photo sharing software - May 2008, p.online Irons [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.26-28

Rocket Florists [Watchdog] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.5

Video sharing programmes - May 2008, p.online Jam

VOIP hardware - April 2007, (no. 468), p.13-14 Raspberry jam [User Trial] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.26-27



Internet Jugs

resources Cordless jugs & kettles [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.30







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Electric jugs [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.37 poisoning

Lead poisoning [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7

Juicers Toys [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5

Juicers [Test] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.18-20

Leather

Kayaks Furniture, Composite leather - April 2010, (no. 501), p.16-17

Kayaks - October 2007, (no. 474), p.19-21

Legal rights

Kennels Air travel [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.5

[Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Building disputes - June 2009, (no. 492), p.32-34

Disputes tribunal - August 2008, (no. 483), p.25

Kitchens Legal rights [Media Release] - January 2008, p.online

Benchtop surfaces - October 2006, p.Online Legal rights [Letters] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.51

Silicone bakeware [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.34-35 Letters [Letters] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.51

Letters [Letters] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.43

Kiwibank Returns and refunds - October 2006, p.Online

Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Unsolicited goods [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.7



Knife Legislation

sharpeners [Editorial] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.3

Knife sharpeners [Test] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.16-18 Access to records - November 2007, (no. 475), p.30-32

Anti-spam legislation [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.6

Knives Finance companies [Editorial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.3

Knives [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.34-36 Legislation [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.16

Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6

Leisure

Labelling pursuits

[Letters] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.51 Adventure experiences - December 2006, (no. 465), p.10-11

Bamboo clothing - February 2010, (no. 499), p.14-15

Consumer Protection [Editorial] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.2 Letterboxes

Cosmetics labelling - October 2009, (no. 496), p.8-10 Mail service [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

electrical appliances [Editorial] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.3 p.4

Labelling [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5

Timber [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.6 Life

insurance

Ladders Correction [Correction] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4

History [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.7 Insurance, life [Survey] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.29-31

Ladders [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.40-41 Life insurance [Survey] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.14-17

Ladders [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Survey of policies [Survey] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.40-42

ladders 120kg and over load rating [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472),

p.39-41 Light bulbs

Pull quotes [Short] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.2-7 [Letters] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.51

Compact fluoresent bulbs - September 2007, (no. 473), p.supplement

Laundry Editorial [Editorial] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.2

detergents Erratum [Correction] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.4

Laundry detergents [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.32-34 Light bulbs [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.6

Laundry detergents [Short] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.7 Light bulbs [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.8-10

Laundry detergents [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.42-43 Light bulbs [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.24

Lightbulbs - August 2009, (no. 494), p.22-23

Lawn

trimmers Lighting

Line trimmers [Correction] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 [Letters] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.51

Line trimmers [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.6 Downlights [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.7

Line trimmers [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.36-37 Lamps [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4

Petrol and electric [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.28-29 Lighting - June 2009, (no. 492), p.10-12

Lighting [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.21-23

Lawnmower Solar powered lights [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.4

s

[Watchdog, Correction] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Loans

Electric mower test [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.36-38 Finance companies [Editorial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.3

History [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5

Lawnmowers [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.42-43 Local

government

Lawns [Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p. 4, 5, 6-7,

- February 2008, (no. 477), p.26-28 Council spending - September 2007, (no. 473), p.16-19

Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51

Lawyers

Invoices [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4 Locator

beacons

Lead Emergency beacons - November 2008, (no. 486), p.14-16







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Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.26-27

Loppers

Garden loppers [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.40-41 Mercury

Pruning tools [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Lightbulbs - August 2009, (no. 494), p.22-23



Loyalty Metlifecare

schemes Dispute [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.5

Air NZ airpoints [News] - June 2006, p.Online

Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.18-20 Microwave

Information collection - February 2007, p.Online ovens

Power companies [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. [Short] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.5

487), p.7 Compact [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.36-37

Privacy - March 2007, (no. 467), p.26-27 Microwave ovens [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.48-49

Microwave ovens - April 2010, (no. 501), p.40-41

LPG Microwaves, combination [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.42-44

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.5 Mid-sized ovens [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.30-31

Heaters, LPG [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6

LPG - April 2009, (no. 490), p.14-16 Milk

LPG Pricing [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.4 Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13

Price survey [Survey] - February 2007, p.Online Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7

Milk - September 2007, (no. 473), p.20-22

Magnamail Milk [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6

Mineral

Malaria foundations

[Short] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.2-3, 4-5 Mineral foundations - October 2009, (no. 496), p.16-17



Managed Ministry of

funds Economic

[Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4-7 Developmen

Managed funds - October 2007, (no. 474), p.12-13 t

Taxation [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5



Mannatech Mobile

Doctors and nutritional supplements - May 2009, (no. 491), p.29-31 telephones

[Short] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4-7

Maps [Letters] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.51

In-car navigation [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.39-41 [Short] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.4

3G phones - May 2006, (no. 458), p.21-23

Marketing Bluetooth technology - May 2006, (no. 458), p.42

Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 GSM mobile phones [Test] - May 2007, p.Online

Marketing prescription drugs - March 2007, (no. 467), p.6-10 GSM mobiles [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.40-42

GSM Phones [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.17-19

Master GSM Phones [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.30-33

Builders GSM phones [Test] - January 2007, p.Online

Federation iPhone [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.32

Building guarantees - April 2008, (no. 479), p.23-25 iPhone - August 2009, (no. 494), p.34

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51

Media Mobile phone charges [Editorial] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.2

Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Mobile phones [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.38-39

Mobile phones [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.8-11

Media Mobile phones and car safety - March 2008, (no. 478), p.18-19

players Mobile phones and driving [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486),

Media players [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.38-39 p.6

Mobile telephones - July 2008, (no. 482), p.21-23

Medical Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5

emergency Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7

alarms Mobile telephones - November 2008, p.online

Medical emergency alarms - August 2007, (no. 472), p.22-23 Mobile telephones [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.40-41

Palm Treo smartphone [Test] - March 2007, p.Online

Medicine Pull quotes [Short] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.2-7

Medicine - May 2009, (no. 491), p.33 Telephones - July 2008, p.online

Pharmacy medicines [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Telephones, CDMA [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.42-43

Therapeutic Products Bill - June 2007, (no. 470), p.6 Telephones, GSM mobiles [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009,

Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 (no. 487), p.44-45

Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Telephones, mobile [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.36-38

Telephones, mobile - October 2008, p.Consumer online

Men Text messages [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5

Men's health - October 2006, (no. 463), p.21-23 Youth issues - September 2006, (no. 462), p.30-33

Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5







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Moisturisers Update on noise cancelling cancelling headphones [Update] -

- April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7 December 2007, (no. 476), p.6

Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.26-27

Noise levels

Money Electric jugs [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.37

Coin changes [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.4 Toys [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.42-43

Travel money - July 2008, (no. 482), p.24-25

Travel money - March 2009, (no. 489), p.18-19 Non-stick

frying pans

Mortgages Frying pans [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5

- May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6,

Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Notebook

Break fees - February 2009, (no. 488), p.24-25 computers

Correction 466 [Correction] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.4 Buying guide - August 2007, p.online

Finance [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.7

FUNDIT [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 NutraNZ

Mortgage diversion - June 2009, (no. 492), p.16-17 Omega 3 Fish oil supplements [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480),

Mortgage feature - May 2006, (no. 458), p.12-16 p.7

Mortgage report - January 2007, (no. 466), p.21-25

Mortgages - May 2008, (no. 480), p.11-13 Nutrition

Mortgages - August 2008, (no. 483), p.8-10 Daily fruit and vegetable intake - May 2008, p.online

Mortgages, Equity release - June 2009, (no. 492), p.23-25 Doctors and nutritional supplements - May 2009, (no. 491), p.29-31

Mortgages - reverse equity - August 2007, (no. 472), p.27-29 Healthy options - October 2007, (no. 474), p.8-11

Mortgages - reverse equity - August 2009, (no. 494), p.25

Reverse equity- Income solutions - August 2007, (no. 472), p.26 Olive oil

Cooking oil - August 2009, (no. 494), p.15-17

Motor Country of origin labelling [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.5

caravans Extra virgin [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.12-16

Motor homes - February 2009, (no. 488), p.34-36 Olive oil - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.20-22



Motor fuels Optionetics

Fuel economy labelling [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5



MP3 players Oven

- April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3 cleaners

Flash and hard drive [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.39-41 Oven cleaners [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.38-39

Flash and hard drive mp3s [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.28-

30 Overdrafts

Hearing loss - July 2006, (no. 460), p.9-11 [Letters] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.51

Hearing loss [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.4

Media players [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.38-39 Packaging

MP3 players [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.39-41 Laundry detergents [Short] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.7

MP3 players [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.5 Plasticisers - May 2009, (no. 491), p.23-25

MP3 speaker docks [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.40-42 Sustainable water bottle [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5

Nike and iPod [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.41

Portable media players [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.42-43 Packs

Tramping equipment - February 2009, (no. 488), p.26-28

MP4 players

Media players [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.38-39 Pain

relievers

Nanotechnol Health, children [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

ogy 487), p.7

Nanotechnology - March 2010, (no. 500), p.32-33 Painkillers - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.38-39



Nappies Paint

Nappies, cloth - September 2009, (no. 495), p.27-29 strippers

Paint strippers [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.37-39

Naturopathy Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6

- September 2007, p.Online

Paint

New Zealand stripping

Men's Clinic Paint strippers [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.37-39

Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5

Paper

Nightwear Printer paper - February 2010, (no. 499), p.18-19

Children's nightwear - June 2008, (no. 481), p.34-35

From the past - June 2008, (no. 481), p.35 Paper roads

Paper roads - September 2007, (no. 473), p.8-10

Noise

control Paracetamol







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Painkillers - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.38-39 Photo sharing software - May 2008, p.online



Parallel Photograph

importing y

Food labelling [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.6 [Letters] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.51

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Digital cameras [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.8-11



Pasta Pizza Hut

Instant noodles - May 2008, (no. 480), p.20-22 Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5

Instant noodles [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7

Plasticisers

People Consumer Protection [Editorial] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.2

[Short] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.3 Plasticisers - May 2009, (no. 491), p.23-25

[Short] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.3

- June 2009, (no. 492), p.3 Plumbing

- July 2009, (no. 493), p.3 [Letters] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.51

- August 2009, (no. 494), p.3

- September 2009, (no. 495), p.3 Political

[Short] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.3 parties

[Short] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.3 Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.27-31

[Short] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.3 Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.29

[Short] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.3

Consumer NZ [Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.3 Portable

Consumer NZ [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.3 media

Consumer NZ [Short] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), players

p.3 Portable media players [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.38-39

Consumer NZ [Short] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.3 Portable media players [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.42-43

People [Short] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4

Postal

PERFUMES services

Perfumes [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), Mail service [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

p.5 p.4

Postal services [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.6

Pest control Universal mail - June 2009, (no. 492), p.47

Controlling pests - December 2007, (no. 476), p.34-36

Insect sprays [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.7 Potting

mixes

Pet food Potting mixes [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.46-48

Pets - March 2008, (no. 478), p.25-27

Pull quotes [Short] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.2-7 Power

Understanding the label - July 2007, (no. 471), p.12-13 timers

Power saving gadgets - June 2008, (no. 481), p.24-25

Petrol

[Letters] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.51 Prepared

Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 meals

Fuel economy - September 2008, (no. 484), p.16-17 Heat and eat meals [Survey] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.13-14

Fuel economy labelling [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7

Fuel quality [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.5 Prescription

Fuel saving devices [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.5 charges

Petrol Prices - May 2008, (no. 480), p.10 Pharmacy medicines [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7

Petrol prices - September 2008, p.online Pharmacy subsidies - May 2008, p.online

Prescription charges [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.7

Pets

[Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Pressure

Cavoodle [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.4 cookers

Cost of pets - July 2007, (no. 471), p.6-9 Pressure cookers [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.42-44

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51

Pet-n-sur update [Update] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.6 Prices

- April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3

Pharmacies Cost of living - April 2009, (no. 490), p.8-10

Pharmacy medicines [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7

Pharmacy subsidies - May 2008, p.online Food prices [Editorial] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.3

Prescription charges [Watchdog] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.7 Food prices [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7

GP fees - May 2007, (no. 469), p.16-18

Photograph LPG Pricing [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.4

s Mobile phone charges [Editorial] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.2

Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Petrol Prices - May 2008, (no. 480), p.10

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Petrol prices - September 2008, p.online

Photo-editing software [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.45-47 Price tracking [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.7

Photo printing kiosks - June 2008, (no. 481), p.48-49 Prices [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5







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Sky TV [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Pull quotes [Short] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.2-7

Supermarket price survey [Survey] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.6-7 Waste disposal [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7

Supermarket prices [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.11 Waste Recycling - March 2008, (no. 478), p.22-24

Travel surcharges - September 2009, (no. 495), p.16-17

Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21 Refrigerator/

freezers

Privacy Erratum [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.4

Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 Fridge door seals [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4

Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Fridge/freezers [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.32-35

Privacy Act - October 2006, (no. 463), p.32-34 Fridge / freezers [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.39-41

Fridge freezers [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.33-35

Professionai Fridge-freezers [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.36-37

l Fridge-freezers [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.44-46

Acrylic nails [Watchdog] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.4 Fridge-freezers [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.42-46

Fridges [Editorial] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.2

Property History [Short] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4

investment Large fridge/freezer pigeon pairs [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.38-

Investment seminars - January 2007, (no. 466), p.12-13 40

Mortgage feature - May 2006, (no. 458), p.12-16 Refridgerators, safety [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.6

Property - July 2008, (no. 482), p.11-13 Refrigerator/freezers [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.46

Property seminars [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.4 Refrigerator/freezers [Test] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.29-33



Prostate Refunds

Men's health report - November 2006, (no. 464), p.25-27 [Letters] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.43



Pruning Relationship

- February 2008, (no. 477), p.26-28 s

Dating services [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.12-15

Pruning Online dating services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.8-10

tools

Pruning tools [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Renovations

Home renovations, sustainable - October 2008, (no. 485), p.12-15

Public

transport Repair

- September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 services

Bus fares [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5

Fuel economy - September 2008, (no. 484), p.16-17

Transport - September 2008, (no. 484), p.3 Rest homes

Rest homes - August 2009, (no. 494), p.26-28

Rain checks Rest homes - August 2009, (no. 494), p.29

Rain checks [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Rest homes [Editorial] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.2

Rest homes - October 2009, (no. 496), p.31-33

Rain jackets Rest homes [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.7

Tramping - boots and jackets - October 2009, (no. 496), p.23-25 Sunbeds [Editorial] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.2



Reader's Retirement

Digest income

Reader's Digest [Editorial] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.2 ConsumerSaver [Editorial] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.2

Kiwisaver [Update] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.10-12

Real estate Kiwisaver - June 2008, (no. 481), p.16-18

agents Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7

[Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.4

[Short] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4-6 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.4

Investment seminars - January 2007, (no. 466), p.12-13 Managed funds - October 2008, (no. 485), p.24-26

Legislation [Short] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.16

Real estate agents fees - June 2008, (no. 481), p.36-38 Retirement

Real estate agents fees survey - June 2006, (no. 459), p.26-29 villages

Real estate contract - September 2009, (no. 495), p.12-13 Dispute [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.5

Real estate semianrs [Editorial] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.2 Rest homes - August 2009, (no. 494), p.26-28

Rest homes - August 2009, (no. 494), p.29

Real Estate Rest homes [Editorial] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.2

Institute of Rest homes - October 2009, (no. 496), p.31-33

New Zealand Retirement villages [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6

[Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Retirement villages report - March 2007, (no. 467), p.36-39



Recalls RFID

Hud cycle helmets [Watchdog] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.4 [Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p. 4, 5, 6-7,



Recycling RFID

Electronic waste - July 2007, (no. 471), p.17-19 technology







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RFID technology - September 2007, (no. 473), p.40-41 Sausages

Taste test [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.6-8

Rice

Instant noodles - May 2008, (no. 480), p.20-22 Savings

Christmas savings schemes [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488),

Rice p.4

cookers Consumer family - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.29

Rice cookers [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.30-31 Investment [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

p.6

Roofing Kiwisaver [Update] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.10-12

Warranties [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.4

Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.4

Safety Managed funds - October 2008, (no. 485), p.24-26

[News] - September 2007, p.Online Term deposits - October 2007, (no. 474), p.17-18

[Editorial] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.3

Baby slings [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.6 Saws

Cars, mid-sized [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.17-19 Reciprocating saws [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.34-35

Child safety [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7

Dangers of DIY floor insulation [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. Scams

474), p.6 - September 2007, p.online

Downlights [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.7 Carbon credits [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7

electrical appliances [Editorial] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.3 Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5

Frying pans [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5 Funtastic Holidays [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.4

Heaters [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.4 Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5

Heaters, LPG [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6 Get-rich-quick seminars [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462),

Home safety [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.6 p.4

Ladders [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Marketscore [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.4

Lead poisoning [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Pro-forma invoicing [Watchdog] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.8

Lightbulbs - August 2009, (no. 494), p.22-23 Scam survey [Watchdog] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.3-4

Plastic safety - February 2009, (no. 488), p.21 Scams [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6

Plastics safety [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4 Scams - June 2009, (no. 492), p.26-27

Product safety standards [Editorial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.3 Scams [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.4

Refridgerators, safety [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.6 SkyBiz.com [News] - March 2007, p.Online

Road toll - December 2006, (no. 465), p.17-19 TMG text 8555 [Watchdog] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.4

Safety [Editorial] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.3 TMG text 8555 [News] - January 2007, p.Online

Scooter safety - October 2009, (no. 496), p.28-30 Unsolicited share purchase offer [News] - April 2008, p.online

Sunscreens [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.6 Vistaprint [Watchdog] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.4

Toy safety standards - August 2007, p.online Website development [News] - March 2007, p.Online

Toys [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5

Toys [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.42-43 Schoolbags

Tyres [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.24-25 Schoolbags - January 2008, p.online

Tyres [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.5

Schools

Safety Online homework sites - March 2009, (no. 489), p.8-11

Detergents

Award winning project [News] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Scooters

Buying guide - October 2006, (no. 463), p.12-15

Safety Scooter safety - October 2009, (no. 496), p.28-30

equipment

Emergency Beacons - March 2008, p.Online Seafood

Emergency beacons - November 2008, (no. 486), p.14-16 - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7

Eye protectors [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.36-39

Snowboarding wrist guards [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.17-19 Secateurs

Bypass and anvil [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.39-41

Salads

Healthy options - October 2007, (no. 474), p.8-11 Secondhand

Salads, prepacked - April 2009, (no. 490), p.28-29 goods

[Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51

Sales Second hand purchases - February 2009, (no. 488), p.22-23

methods

Property seminars [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.4 Service

[Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5

Sales [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.6

promotions [Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43

Wenatex [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.7

Service

Salt stations

Salt - August 2007, (no. 472), p.24-26 Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6

Salt levels - July 2006, (no. 460), p.18-21

Set-top







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boxes s

[Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4-7 iPhone - August 2009, (no. 494), p.34

Set top boxes [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.34-35 iPhone not sold yet [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4

Update to previous report [Update] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Mobile phones [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.38-39

Online articles [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6

Sewing Smartphones [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6

machines

Buying guide - June 2006, (no. 459), p.20-22 Smoke

Sewing machines - May 2009, (no. 491), p.26-28 detectors

Failed smoke alarms [Watchdog] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.5

Shampoos Media release [Media Release] - June 2006, p.Online

Shampoo ingredients - December 2007, (no. 476), p.31-33 Smoke alarms [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.6-9

Smoke detectors [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7

Shares Smoke detectors [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.8-10

Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5

Savings and investment [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Smoking

Unsolicited share purchase offer [News] - April 2008, p.online Tobacco [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.4



Shavers Snack food

- August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6,

Shavers, electric [User Trial] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.34-35 Instant noodles - May 2008, (no. 480), p.20-22

Instant noodles [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7

Sheets Lunchbox snacks - February 2009, (no. 488), p.15-17

- August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 Watties toasties [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4

Bed linen - August 2008, (no. 483), p.20-21

Snowboardi

Shoes ng

[Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4-7 Skiing and snowboarding - July 2008, (no. 482), p.18-20

Shoes [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.18-19

Shoes - October 2008, (no. 485), p.21-23 Soft drinks

[Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p. 4, 5, 6-7,

Shopping Energy drinks [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.23-25

Florists online - May 2006, (no. 458), p.8-11 Vitamin water - March 2009, (no. 489), p.42

Online shopping - March 2008, (no. 478), p.28-29

Rates shopping experience [Survey] - December 2007, (no. 476), Solar energy

p.17-19 Corrosion warning [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.5

Solar powered lights [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.4

Showers Solar water heating [Test] - December 2006, p.Online

[Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Solar water heating - March 2007, p.Online



Skiing Sound bars

[Short] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4-7 Sound bars [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.48-49

Skiing and snowboarding - July 2008, (no. 482), p.18-20

Speakerpho

Skin cancer nes

Mole checks - September 2009, (no. 495), p.18-19 Hands-free kits [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.30-31



Skin care Speakers

Anti-wrinkle creams [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.13- Micro stereo systems [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.42

15 MP3 speaker docks [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.40-42

Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.26-27 Speaker docks - July 2009, (no. 493), p.46-47



Sleeping Speed limits

bags Speed limits [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6

Tramping equipment - February 2009, (no. 488), p.26-28

Speedomete

Slides rs

Slide scanners - April 2007, p.online Speedometer accuracy - April 2010, (no. 501), p.18-19



Slow Sport

cookers Nike and iPod [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.41

Slow cookers [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.34-35 Skiing and snowboarding - July 2008, (no. 482), p.18-20



Smart Sports

meters clothing

Home energy - March 2008, (no. 478), p.20-21 Compression garments - April 2008, (no. 479), p.13-15

Smart meters [Editorial] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.2 Shoes - October 2008, (no. 485), p.21-23

Smarte meters [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.5

Sports

Smartphone drinks







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Vitamin water - March 2009, (no. 489), p.42 Sunscreens [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.8-10

Sunscreens [Media Release] - June 2008, p.online

Spouting Sunscreens [Media Release] - June 2008, p.online

Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51 Sunscreens [News] - February 2008, p.online

Sunscreens - February 2008, p.online

Stain Sunscreens [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6

removal Sunscreens [Editorial] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

Spot stain removers [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.29-31 p.2

Stain removal - March 2009, (no. 489), p.25-27 Sunscreens [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.6

Sunscreens and claims - December 2007, (no. 476), p.14-16

Standards

Product safety standards [Editorial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.3 Superannuat

Rest homes - August 2009, (no. 494), p.26-28 ion

Rest homes - October 2009, (no. 496), p.31-33 Finance [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.7

KiwiSaver - March 2007, p.Online

Stereos KiwiSaver Guide - April 2007, (no. 468), p.20

Micro stereo systems [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.42 KiwiSaver Guide - June 2007, (no. 470), p.28-35



Sticking Supermarket

plaster s

Sticking plaster [User Trial] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.40-41 - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7

History [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6

Storage Layout - May 2007, (no. 469), p.6-9

Fridge-freezers [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.42-46 Price survey [Survey] - July 2006, p.Online

Price survey [Media Release] - July 2006, p.Online

Stoves Price survey [Survey] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.10-11

[Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Pull quotes [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.2-6

Benchtop ovens [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.22-23 Rain checks [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5

Dual fuel stoves [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.36-38 Supermarket price survey [Survey] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.6-7

Tramping stoves - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.35-37 Supermarket prices [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.11

Supermarket prices [Survey] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.14-15

Strawberries Supermarkets [Survey] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.14-15

Fruit [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4 Supermarkets [Survey] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.8-9

Supermarkets [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7

Stress Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21

Book reviews [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7

Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Surveys

Stress - February 2008, (no. 477), p.24-25 [Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4

[Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7

Strollers [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.7

[Short] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.4 Appliance reliability [Survey] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.45-47

3 Wheeled Strollers - October 2006, (no. 463), p.18-20 Appliance reliability [Survey] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.28-30

Strollers [Test] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.21-23 Appliance reliability survey [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5

Computer reliability - June 2009, (no. 492), p.22

Sugar Power companies [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.4

[Short] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4-6 Rates shopping experience [Survey] - December 2007, (no. 476),

Sugar in food - June 2008, (no. 481), p.14-15 p.17-19

Supermarket prices [Survey] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.14-15

Sun Supermarkets [Survey] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.14-15

protection

Children - September 2006, (no. 462), p.26-27 SUSTAINABI

Sun protection [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.5 LITY

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4

Sunbeds Fisheries, sustainability - September 2008, (no. 484), p.8-10

[Short] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5 Funerals, Green options - October 2009, (no. 496), p.18-19

Sunbeds [Editorial] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.2 Furniture, imported wood - December 2008 - January 2009, (no.

Sunbeds [Survey] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.18-19 487), p.32-34

Survey of industry [Survey] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.6-8 Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6

SUSTAINABILITY [Watchdog] - August 2008, p.online

Sundowners Waste management - July 2009, (no. 493), p.34-36

Overland

Travel surcharges - September 2009, (no. 495), p.16-17 Swimming

pools

Sunglasses [Letters] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.43

[Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51

Cheap sunglasses [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.41 Table

spreads

Sunscreens Table spreads - April 2010, (no. 501), p.13-15

Sunscreen testing [Editorial] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.3

Sunscreens [Short] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.4 Takeaway







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food Telephones, cordless [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.40-41

[Short] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4-7 VoIP - July 2006, (no. 460), p.42

Healthy options - October 2007, (no. 474), p.8-11

History [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4 Telephony

Takeaway food [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.12-13 VOIP hardware - April 2007, (no. 468), p.13-14



Taxes Television

Taxation [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 [Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4-7

Freeview TV - May 2008, (no. 480), p.14-15

Taxis HDTV - August 2006, (no. 461), p.30-32

[Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43 Televisions, 32" LCD [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.39-41

Fares - July 2006, (no. 460), p.35-37 TiVo [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.5

Taxis [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.6 Video projectors [Test] - July 2006, p.Online



Tefal Television,

Tefal Quick Cup [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 high

definition

Telecom NZ Cables, High definition [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.20-21

Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Sky TV [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7

Telecom [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 Television [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.5

TiVo [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.5 Television, Freeview [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.7

Television, LED - February 2010, (no. 499), p.34

Telecommu Televisions [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.30-32

nications Televisions, Large screen [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.28-29

[News] - September 2007, p.Online

Dispute resolution, Telecommunications [Watchdog] - September Television,

2008, (no. 484), p.4 high

Mobile phone charges [Editorial] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.2 defintion

Mobile phones [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.6 Freeview TV - May 2007, (no. 469), p.22-23

Mobile phones [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.8-11 HDTV - August 2006, (no. 461), p.30-32

Telecom [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 LCD TVs [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.20-21

Telecom misleads [Watchdog] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.5 Televisions, 32" LCD [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.39-41

Telecom payback [Editorial] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.2

Telecommunication companies [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. Television

485), p.4 reception

Telecommunications, Telecom XT network [Watchdog] - July 2009, - May 2008, (no. 480), p.2-3

(no. 493), p.5 Freeview TV - May 2007, (no. 469), p.22-23

Telephone lines [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.6 Freeview TV - May 2008, (no. 480), p.14-15

Set top boxes [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.34-35

Telemarketi Widescreen TV [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7

ng

[Letters] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.43 Television

Carbon credits [Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.7 sets

Large LCD [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.24-25

Telephone LCD televisions [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.28-30

cards LCD TVs [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.20-21

Calling options - April 2007, (no. 468), p.9-12 Plasma vs. LCD [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.38-39

Erratum [Correction] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.40 Television, LED - February 2010, (no. 499), p.34

Television sets [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7

Telephone Television sets [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.34-36

services Television sets [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.11-13

- July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 Television sets, LCD [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.29-31

Advertising [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Televisions - July 2008, (no. 482), p.28-30

Calling options - April 2007, (no. 468), p.9-12 Televisions [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5

Consumer family - July 2008, (no. 482), p.26-27 Televisions, Large screen [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.28-29

Erratum [Correction] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.40

Letters to the editor [Letters] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.3 Tenancy

Mobile phones [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.8-11 [Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43

Number portability - April 2007, (no. 468), p.19

Telecommunications, Telecom XT network [Watchdog] - July 2009, Tertiary

(no. 493), p.5 education

Telephone lines [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.6 [Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p. 4, 5, 6-7,

TelstraClear's Kiwi Anytime [News] - January 2007, p.Online Tertiary courses - September 2007, (no. 473), p.34-36

Tertiary education - March 2009, (no. 489), p.12-14

Telephones

CDMA (Telecom) [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.23-25 Testing

Cordless phones [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.32-33 Product testing [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6

Digital cordless phones [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.36-37 Sunscreen testing [Editorial] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.3

Telephones, cordless [Test] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.38-39

Telephones, cordless [Test] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.38-39 Text







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messaging Trampolines - November 2008, p.online

Text messages [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.5 Trampolines - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.30-31



Third party Travel

vehicle Guide to booking travel - July 2007, (no. 471), p.24-27

insurance Travel gadget guide - May 2006, (no. 458), p.38-39

Insurance [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4 Travel money - July 2008, (no. 482), p.24-25

Travel money - March 2009, (no. 489), p.18-19

Tickets Travel surcharges - September 2009, (no. 495), p.16-17

[Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51

Ticket sales - February 2009, (no. 488), p.12-14 Travel

agents

Timber Travel packages - June 2008, (no. 481), p.39-41

Timber [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.6 Travel surcharges - September 2009, (no. 495), p.16-17



Timeshare Travel

Timeshares - September 2009, p.online health

Wyndham timeshare - July 2007, (no. 471), p.14-16 Vaccincations - November 2007, (no. 475), p.24-26



TISSUES Travel

Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 insurance

Consumer, erratum [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7

Toasters Insurance, travel - May 2008, (no. 480), p.16-19

[Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4-7 Insurance, travel [Correction] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4

History [Short] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4 Insurance, Travel - July 2009, (no. 493), p.24-27

Toasters [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.32-34 Overseas travel - August 2006, (no. 461), p.36-38

Toasters [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.34-35

Travel

Toilets sickness

Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Vaccincations - November 2007, (no. 475), p.24-26



Toothbrushe Tyres

s Fit for WOF [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.7

Electric [User Trial] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.11 Pressure gauges [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.41-42

Tyres [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.30-32

Toothpaste Tyres [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.24-25

Whitening toothpastes [User Trial] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.36-38 Tyres [Watchdog] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.5

Tyres, large size [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.38-40

Towaways Tyres, nitrogen-filled - April 2010, (no. 501), p.19

Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51

Underwear

Toys Bra fitting services [User Trial] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.33-35

[News] - September 2007, p.Online

Lead poisoning [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Unit prices

Plasticisers - May 2009, (no. 491), p.23-25 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.5

Toy safety standards - August 2007, p.online Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21

Toys [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5

Toys - November 2008, (no. 486), p.22-24 Unsolicited

Toys [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.42-43 goods

[Letters] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.51

Trade rates Unsolicited goods [Watchdog] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.7

[Short] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.2-3, 4-5

Trade rates survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.16-17 Upholstery

Labelling [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5

Tradespeopl

e Vacuum

Trade rates survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.16-17 cleaners

[Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7

Trailers Cheap vacuums [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.32-33

Trailers [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 Expensive models [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.25-27

History [Short] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4

Tramping Mid-priced [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.34-35

[Watchdog] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.5 Roomba vacuum [Watchdog] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.4

Tramping - boots and jackets - October 2009, (no. 496), p.23-25 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.4

Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5

Tramping Vacuum cleaners [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.32-33

boots Vacuum cleaners [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.32-33

Tramping - boots and jackets - October 2009, (no. 496), p.23-25 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6

Vacuum cleaners [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.44-46

Trampolines Vacuum cleaners [Test] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.44-45







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Vacuum cleaners [Test] - February 2010, (no. 499), p.22-25 Front and top loaders [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.28-31

Vacuum cleaners [Test] - April 2010, (no. 501), p.34-35 Test, front/top loaders, full load. [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473),

Vacuum cleaners, hand held [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.48-49 p.37-40

Update [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.36-39

Vegetables Washing machines [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5

Buying fresh produce - September 2006, p.Online Washing machines [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.35-37

Daily fruit and vegetable intake - May 2008, p.online Washing machines [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.39-41

Vegetable gardening - September 2007, (no. 473), p.26-27 Washing machines [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.29-33

Washing machines [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.33-37

Ventilation Washing machines [Test] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.36-39

systems

Buying guide - June 2006, (no. 459), p.35-37 Waste

disposal

Vestergaard Product information - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4

Frandsen Pull quotes [Short] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.2-7

Water filters - August 2008, (no. 483), p.14 Waste disposal [Watchdog] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.7

Waste disposal units [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.34-35

Video Waste management - July 2009, (no. 493), p.34-36

cameras Waste Recycling - March 2008, (no. 478), p.22-24

Camcorders [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.36-38

Camcorders, digital [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.12-13 Watches

Online articles [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 [Letters] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.51

Video-editing software [Test] - August 2006, p.Online

Video-editing software [Test] - October 2007, p.Online Water

Bacon and ham [Test] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.13-15

Video Drinking water - January 2007, (no. 466), p.14-17

games Food labelling [Editorial] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.2

Video game censorship - July 2009, (no. 493), p.48-49 Vitamin water - March 2009, (no. 489), p.42



Vitamins Water

Fruit Juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.13- conservatio

15 n

Juice vitamin C [Watchdog] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4 [Short] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4-7

Omega 3 [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.12-15 Efficiency labelling scheme [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474),

Omega 3 [Media Release] - May 2007, p.Online p.7

Vitamin D deficiency - April 2007, (no. 468), p.32 Washing machines [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5

Washing machines [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.35-37

Vodafone Washing machines [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.39-41

Advertising [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Washing machines [Test] - September 2009, (no. 495), p.33-37

Water efficiency rating [Watchdog] - July 2009, (no. 493), p.5

Vouchers

[Letters] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.51 Water filters

[Letters] - August 2009, (no. 494), p.51 Drinking water - January 2007, (no. 466), p.14-17

Holiday accommodation [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Water filters - February 2007, p.online

Water filters - August 2008, (no. 483), p.14

Wall ovens

Ovens [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.29-31 Water

Ovens, wall [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.35-37 heating

Wall ovens, double [Test] - October 2009, (no. 496), p.47-49 Heat pump water heaters [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.8-11

Solar water heating [Test] - December 2006, p.Online

Warehouse, Solar water heating - March 2007, p.Online

The

Supermarkets [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Water

quality

Warranties Annual review of water [News] - February 2007, p.Online

[Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Drinking water quality - February 2007, p.Online

[Letters] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.43 Water, pollution - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.16-19

Extended warraties - April 2007, (no. 468), p.5

Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Waterblaster

Mobile telephones - July 2008, (no. 482), p.21-23 s

Waterblasters [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487),

Warrants of p.48-49

fitness

[Letters] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.43 Weed

control

Washing Line trimmers [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.6

machines Line trimmers [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.36-37

[Short] - September 2007, (no. 473), p. 4, 5, 6-7,

[Short] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.4 Weights and

Coins jam mechanism [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 measures







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Regulations - April 2007, (no. 468), p.36

Retail weights and measures - January 2007, p.Online



Wenatex

Wenatex [Watchdog] - March 2010, (no. 500), p.7



Wine

[Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.8-11

Champagne-style [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.6-8

Consumer wine test [Media Release] - December 2006, p.Online

History [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4

Wine - July 2008, (no. 482), p.8-10

Wine - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.8-10

Wine, red - July 2009, (no. 493), p.8-10



Woodburner

s

Erratum [Correction] - June 2009, (no. 492), p.6

Firewood - March 2007, (no. 467), p.16

Freestanding/wetback/inserts [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.6-8

Insert model update [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.5

National Environment Standards [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no.

472), p.6

Pellet burners - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4

Price correction [Correction] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.5

Woodburners - June 2008, (no. 481), p.32-33

Woodburners - August 2008, p.online

Woodburners - April 2009, (no. 490), p.20-22

Woodburners - April 2010, (no. 501), p.10-12



Yoghurt

Probiotic yoghurt - September 2006, (no. 462), p.9-11









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