After sales service

Index to Major Articles 2004 – May 2009 Advertising Breakfast cereals [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.8-11 Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17 Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 Rain checks [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Advertising, misleading Advertising [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7 Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4 Bad ad winner [Watchdog] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.4-5 Commerce Commission convictions [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.4 Kathmandu [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.5 Misleading advertising [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.4 Reader's Digest [Editorial] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.2 Water filters [Watchdog] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.5 AEG AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 After sales service Appliance reliability [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.10-13 Noel Leemings [Watchdog] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.5 Aids for the disabled Reviews disability aids - October 2005, (no. 452), p.33-35 Air conditioners Heat-pumps / Air-conditioners [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.38-40 Air pollution Cars - emissions - July 2005, (no. 449), p.38-39 Woodburners - June 2008, (no. 481), p.32-33 Air travel Air NZ airpoints [Watchdog] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.3 Airfare restrictions - March 2004, (no. 434), p.19 Booking airfares online [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.3 Fuel surcharges - April 2006, (no. 457), p.6 Letters to the editor [Letters] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.3 Passport problems [Watchdog] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.4 Security regulations - June 2006, (no. 459), p.38 Alcohol Breathalysers, DIY [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.14-16 Alternative energy Biofuel guide - December 2007, (no. 476), p.37-38 Alternative medicine Adverse effects - August 2006, (no. 461), p.16-18 Magnetic therapy [Correction] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.39 Annuities Retirement money - March 2004, (no. 434), p.16-18 Antioxidants Fruit juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.11-12 Appearance medicine Cosmetic procedures - October 2008, (no. 485), p.42-44 Appliances AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 Appliance reliability [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.10-13 Appliance reliability [Survey] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.45-47 Appliance reliability survey [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 Appliances -old models [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.4 Brand reliability [Survey] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.27-29 Cheap and unsafe products - November 2007, (no. 475), p.12-13 Efficiency labelling scheme [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.7 Extended warranties - August 2004, (no. 439), p.18-21 Health grills [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.47-49 Household energy conservation - May 2004, (no. 436), p.14-15 Life expectancy [Survey] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.22-26 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Reliability [Survey] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.10-13 Silicone bakeware [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.34-35 Tefal Quick Cup [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Architects Architects & designers - March 2004, (no. 434), p.36-38 Art Art scam - January 2004, (no. 433), p.4 Arthritis Glucosamine [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.20-22 Artificial sweeteners How safe are they - August 2004, (no. 439), p.24-25 Aspirin Painkillers - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.38-39 Asthma Health, children [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Auctions Auctions - consumer rights - October 2005, (no. 452), p.6-9 Internet auction laws - June 2006, (no. 459), p.10-11 Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43 Australia Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7 Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Product testing [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 Automatic payments Direct debits [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.6 Automobile Association Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 AA check problem [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.4 Baby formulas Baby food [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.4-6 Baby monitors Baby monitors [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.38-39 Monitor test [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.28-30 Back packs Buying guide - December 2006, (no. 465), p.20-21 Back pain Back pain [Watchdog] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.2 Chiropractic WLPs - December 2004, (no. 443), p.6 Therapies available - August 2004, (no. 439), p.11-13 Bacon Goodman Fielder Bacon [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 Bank accounts Banks [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Banks, Internet banking - December 2006, (no. 465), p.22-23 Children's bank accounts - March 2006, (no. 456), p.41-42 Bank cards Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Eftpos [Watchdog] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.4 Eftpos [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Bank charges Bank fees [Survey] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.8-11 Bank penalty fees [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 Banks, fees - March 2008, (no. 478), p.15-17 Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Break fees - February 2009, (no. 488), p.24-25 Hidden fees [Survey] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.20-24 Banks Bank fees [Survey] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.8-11 Bank survey [Survey] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.12-13 Banking, internet [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Code of practice pitfalls - August 2007, (no. 472), p.38 Consumer banking survey [Survey] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.25-26 Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.16-18 Fees & interest rates [Test] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.8-13 Internet banking [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4 Internet banking fraud [Watchdog] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.3 Performance survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.23-24 Petrol charges [Watchdog] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.5 Petrol prices Telecom [Editorial] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.2 Satisfaction survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.18 Tertiary student accounts - December 2007, (no. 476), p.40-41 Barbecues BBQs [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.10-12 Portable barbecues [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.12-14 Barcodes RFID technology - September 2007, (no. 473), p.40-41 Barkers Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4 Bathroom fans Bath and kitchen [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.39-41 Bathroom scales Bathroom scales [Test] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.36 Bathrooms [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Batteries AA Batteries [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.38-39 Battereis, rechargeable [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.46-47 Proper fitting [Watchdog] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.4 Beauty industry Acrylic nails - April 2006, (no. 457), p.8-9 Acrylic nails [Watchdog] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.4 Bed linen Bed linen - August 2008, (no. 483), p.20-21 Beds Beds - March 2005, (no. 445), p.30-33 Beer Taste test - December 2005, (no. 454), p.6-9 Taste test [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.7-9 Bicycles Bicycle safety - September 2004, (no. 440), p.20-22 Buying guide - January 2007, (no. 466), p.6-8 Electric-assisted - January 2004, (no. 433), p.37-38 Bills Power company billing [Watchdog] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.2 Biofuel Biofuel guide - December 2007, (no. 476), p.37-38 Births, Deaths and Marriages Access to records - November 2007, (no. 475), p.30-32 Blenders Blenders, Hand-held [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.46-47 Food processors and blenders [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.35-37 Hand-held blenders [Test] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.36-37 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Blood pressure Blood pressure monitors [Test] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.30-32 Blower vacuums Blower vacuums [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.34-35 Bonds Bonds, Company - May 2009, (no. 491), p.34-36 Book reviews Book reviews [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Books Children's books - December 2004, (no. 443), p.22 Stress - February 2008, (no. 477), p.24-25 Bottled water Sports drinks [Survey] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.35-37 Sustainable water bottle [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 Water purity [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.20-23 Bread Folate [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 2 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 equipment Tramping stoves - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.35-37 Can opener User trial [User Trial] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.13 Cancer - August 2007, (no. 472), p. 4, 5, 6, Prostate cancer - April 2004, (no. 435), p.30-31 Canned food - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 Fish, canned - September 2008, (no. 484), p.33-35 Supermarket brands - March 2004, (no. 434), p.6-7 Car dealers Car sales [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17 Car hire Car rentals - May 2008, (no. 480), p.26-27 Car inspections AA check problem [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.4 Car servicing [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.22-24 Car insurance [Update, Correction] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5 Car, house & contents insurance [Survey] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.1823 Car insurance - October 2007, (no. 474), p.26-28 Insurance, Car - September 2008, (no. 484), p.26-29 Insurance claims [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.10-13 Policies - September 2006, (no. 462), p.18-22 Car parts Road safety - August 2005, (no. 450), p.42 Super Cheap Auto [Watchdog] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.4 Car reliability Cars, maintenance [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.6 Cars, reliability [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.21-23 Cars under $10,000 [Survey] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.18-19 Car safety Car reversing sensors [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.16-18 Car safety [Test] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.34-35 Car safety - October 2004, (no. 441), p.38-39 Holden Barina [Watchdog] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.4 Lap belt safety [Watchdog] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.4 Mobile phones and car safety - March 2008, (no. 478), p.18-19 Road safety - August 2005, (no. 450), p.42 Stability control [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.7 Car security Car alarms - January 2004, (no. 433), p.34-36 Car servicing and repairs Car servicing [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.22-24 Roadside help [Survey] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.20-22 Servicing guide - November 2006, (no. 464), p.20-21 Carbon emissions - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 Carbon offset schemes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.14-15 Carbon offset Indepth report - August 2006, (no. 461), p.12-15 Breadmakers Breadmakers [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.8-10 Breadmakers [Correction] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.4 Break fees Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Break fees - February 2009, (no. 488), p.24-25 Breakfast cereals [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Breakfast cereals [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.8-11 Breakfast cereals - May 2009, (no. 491), p.18-22 Children's cereals - May 2006, (no. 458), p.17-20 Survey of cereals - April 2006, (no. 457), p.10-16 Broadband services Broadband internet access - January 2004, (no. 433), p.20-22 Broadband services [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.5 Broadband services [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.6 Broadband supplement - June 2006, (no. 459), p.1-8 Consumer family - July 2008, (no. 482), p.26-27 Members survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.16-19 Budgeting Budgeting - September 2005, (no. 451), p.18-25 Budgeting tips - February 2009, (no. 488), p.8-11 Christmas budgeting - January 2006, (no. 455), p.42 Debt consolidation [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.11-13 Economic conditions [Editorial] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.3 How to save more - August 2004, (no. 439), p.6-10 How to save more [Correction] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.39 Builders Building guarantees - April 2008, (no. 479), p.23-25 Building materials Sustainability - September 2005, (no. 451), p.11 Building regulations Building Code [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 LIM reports - October 2004, (no. 441), p.18-21 Bulbs Bulbs - April 2004, (no. 435), p.20-21 Bulk buying Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21 Business Receivership & liquidation - March 2004, (no. 434), p.20-21 Butter Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13 Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Table spreads [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.6-9 Caffeine Energy drinks [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.23-25 Cameras Cameras [Correction] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.7 Camping Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 3 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 schemes Carbon offset schemes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.14-15 Carpet cleaning Spot stain removers [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.29-31 Carpets Carpets - buying guide - July 2005, (no. 449), p.40-42 Fading carpets [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.6 Cars [Editorial] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.2 [Correction] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.7 Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7 Car engine failure [Watchdog] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.4 Car finance - June 2006, (no. 459), p.23-25 Cars [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.18-20 Cars - emissions - July 2005, (no. 449), p.38-39 Cars, maintenance [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.6 Cars, mid-sized [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.17-19 Cars under $10,000 [Survey] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.18-19 Fuel saving devices - March 2006, (no. 456), p.26 Hybrid cars - November 2004, (no. 442), p.9 Hybrid/diesel - March 2006, (no. 456), p.22-23 In-car navigation [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.39-41 Mobile phones and driving [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Road rules [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.6 Road toll - December 2006, (no. 465), p.17-19 Small cars [Watchdog] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.5 Stability Control [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.7 Top ten cars - March 2006, (no. 456), p.20-21 Transport - September 2008, (no. 484), p.3 Cars, used Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51 Letters to the editor [Letters] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.3 Cash back schemes Cash back schemes [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.6 Chainsaws Electric chainsaws [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.24-26 Charities Charitable donations - February 2009, (no. 488), p.18-20 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Cheese Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13 Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Raw cheeses [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4 Tasty [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.6-8 Cheques Cheque clearance time - October 2006, (no. 463), p.16-17 Forged cheques - November 2004, (no. 442), p.5 Cherry Tree Consumer Club Consumer Clubs [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.5 Chicken Campylobacter - November 2007, (no. 475), p.22-23 Child car seats Cars [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5 Child restraints - August 2006, (no. 461), p.24-27 Child safety Child restraints - August 2006, (no. 461), p.24-27 Child safety [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 Children Breakfast cereals [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.8-11 Child safety gates [Test] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.34-35 Children's bank accounts - March 2006, (no. 456), p.41-42 Children's books - December 2004, (no. 443), p.22 Children's health - March 2005, (no. 445), p.16-18 Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 Health, children [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Immunisation [Editorial] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.2 Immunisation - April 2009, (no. 490), p.30-32 Lunch box snacks [Survey] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.21-23 Lunchbox snacks - February 2009, (no. 488), p.15-17 Second hand purchases - February 2009, (no. 488), p.22-23 Sugar in drinks - September 2005, (no. 451), p.40-41 Chips Appliances [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7 Hot chips [Test] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.10-11 Chiropractic Chiropractic WLPs - December 2004, (no. 443), p.6 Chocolate - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6, Boxed chocolates - May 2008, (no. 480), p.8-9 Dark chocolate [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.12-13 Christmas clubs Christmas saving schemes - February 2009, (no. 488), p.32-33 Christmas savings schemes [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4 Clean Air Systems Limited (Napier) Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.4 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 Cleaning equipment Cleaning equipment [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Keyboard cleaner [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.48 Cleaning services Cleaning services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.28-30 Clothes dryers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3 Clothes dryers [Test] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.30-31 Clothes dryers [Test] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.40-42 Clothes dryers [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.36-37 Clothes dryers [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.45-47 Dryer test [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.33-35 Dryers [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.34 Clothing Clothing, ethical - February 2008, (no. 477), p.11-13 Clothing, ethical [Update] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.48-49 Formaldehyde [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 Garment care - March 2009, (no. 489), p.28 Polo shirts [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.18 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 4 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Apple Macs [Survey] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.32-33 Computer reliability survey [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.7-9 Computers, mobile - April 2008, (no. 479), p.41 Computers, Security suites [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.29-31 Consumer family - July 2008, (no. 482), p.26-27 Dell breaches FDA [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Internet dialler scam - March 2004, (no. 434), p.33 Keyboard cleaner [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.48 Letters [Letters] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.43 Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51 Marketscore [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.4 Online articles [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 Portable data storage - January 2007, p.Online Reliability survey [Survey] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.20-22 Reliability survey [Survey] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.22-24 Condensation Update [Survey] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.28 Ventilation systems [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.30-32 Consumer Clubs Consumer Clubs [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.5 Consumer Guarantees Act Apple iPod [Watchdog] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.5 Buying second-hand - September 2004, (no. 440), p.28-29 Car engine failure [Watchdog] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.4 Cavoodle [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.4 Consumer Garantees Act [Watchdog] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.7 Letters [Letters] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.43 Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43 Motor scooter repairs [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.4 Consumer information services Car sales [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Letters [Letters] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.51 Probability of default [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 Consumer magazine [Editorial] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.2 [Editorial] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.2 [Editorial] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.2 [Editorial] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.2 [Editorial] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.3 [Editorial] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.3 Consumer issues - March 2004, (no. 434), p.5 Consumer NZ [Editorial] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.2 Consumers' Institute [Editorial] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.2 Consumers' Institute [Editorial] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.2 Consumers' Institute 2004 [Editorial] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.2 Product safety [Editorial] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.2 Qantas Media Awards [Editorial] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.2 Qantas Media Awards - June 2007, (no. 470), p.16 Consumer NZ Book reviews [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Consumer awards - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.23-25 Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Consumer makeover [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.5 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5 Consumer NZ [Editorial] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.2 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.5 Clothing, Children's Children's nightwear - June 2008, (no. 481), p.34-35 From the past - June 2008, (no. 481), p.35 Codes of practice Banking, internet [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Retirement villages [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 Coffee Coffee - March 2008, (no. 478), p.8-10 Coffee [User Trial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.40-41 Coffee grinders Coffee [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.10-12 Colds Remedies - April 2007, (no. 468), p.26-28 Complaints procedures [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Compliance electrical appliances [Editorial] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.3 Compression garments Compression garments - April 2008, (no. 479), p.13-15 Computer monitors LCD monitors [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.23-25 Computer printers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7 Computer printers [Test] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.34-37 Computer printers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.40 Computer printers [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.38-41 Ink jet [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.38-41 Inkjet and colour laser [Test] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.35-38 Inkjet and colour laser [Correction] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.39 Inkjet and laser [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.29-31 Multifunction printers [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.37-39 Printers [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.42-43 Printers [Survey] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.44 Printers, computer - March 2009, (no. 489), p.49 Printers - multifuctional [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.29-31 Computer scanners Slide scanners [Test] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.30 Slide scanners - April 2007, p.online Computer software Computer software - August 2008, (no. 483), p.22-24 Educational software [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.28-31 Internet banking fraud [Watchdog] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.3 Internet fraud [Watchdog] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.3 Internet security [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.36-38 Mathemagic Computer Tutor - September 2007, (no. 473), p.30-31 Photo editing [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.21-23 Photo-editing software [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.45-47 Photo editing software [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.7 Computers After-sales service [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.4 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 5 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Contact lenses - September 2004, (no. 440), p.26-27 Contents insurance Car, house & contents insurance [Survey] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.1823 Insurance claims [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.10-13 Contracts Contracts - April 2004, (no. 435), p.34-35 Cooking oils Appliances [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.7 Cooking thermometers Meat thermometers [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.19-21 Cooktops Ceramic cooktops [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.38-39 Cooktops [Test] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.28-29 Cooktops, gas [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.45-47 Copyright Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Cosmetic surgery Cosmetic procedures - October 2008, (no. 485), p.42-44 Cosmetics Mascara [User Trial] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.14-16 Cots Child safety [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 Portable cots [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.39-41 COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Perfumes [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.5 Country of origin labelling Country of origin labelling - March 2009, (no. 489), p.15-17 Goodman Fielder Bacon [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 Legal rights [Letters] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.51 Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51 Origin labelling [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4 Credit - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 Home shopping - April 2005, (no. 446), p.14-16 Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Credit cards [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 ANZ reward scheme [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.5 Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Credit card scam [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.5 Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 Credit cards - April 2005, (no. 446), p.8-13 Credit Cards [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.4 Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.16-18 Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.18-20 Credit cards - November 2008, (no. 486), p.29-31 Money saving tips - January 2006, (no. 455), p.24 Report - July 2006, (no. 460), p.12-17 Westpac's credit card payments [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.4 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Consumer Recommends [Editorial] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.2 Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 Healthy Eating Checklist [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.4 Letters [Letters] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.43 Letters [Letters] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.43 Letters [Letters] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.43 Stress - February 2008, (no. 477), p.24-25 Consumer Online [Editorial] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.2 Q&A - May 2004, (no. 436), p.15 Consumer protection [Editorial] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.2 [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Appliances -old models [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.4 Consumer legislation [Editorial] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.2 Consumer letters [Letters] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.3 Consumer letters [Letters] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.3 Consumer letters [Letters] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.3 Consumer protection [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Consumer protection laws [Editorial] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.2 Consumer rights [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 Consumers letters [Letters] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.3 Extended warraties - April 2007, (no. 468), p.5 Legal rights [Letters] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.51 Letters [Letters] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.3 Letters to Consumer [Letters] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.3 Receivership & liquidation - March 2004, (no. 434), p.20-21 Returning gifts [News] - January 2007, p.Online Consumer Recommends Consumer Recommends [News] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.37 Consumer Representative s Consumer representatives [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 Consumers Institute [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 [Editorial] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.3 [Letters] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.43 Award winning project [News] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Complete Ass Awards - January 2007, p.Online David Russell's farewell [Editorial] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.2 Emission rules [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 Letters [Letters] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.3 Letters [Letters] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.43 Letters [Letters] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.43 Letters [Letters] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.43 Letters [Letters] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.43 Mark Bedford, new Board Chair [Editorial] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.2 Sue Chetwin [Media Release] - February 2007, p.Online Sue Chetwin editorial [Editorial] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.2 Tribute to David Russell - April 2007, (no. 468), p.4 Consumers Institute publications Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Contact lenses Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 6 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Digital cameras Compact and DSLR [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.27-31 Compact and SLR [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.35-37 Compact and SLR test [Test] - April 2007, p.Online Digital cameras [Test] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.32-33 Digital cameras [Test] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.32-33 Digital Cameras [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.36 Digital cameras [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.42 Digital cameras [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.36 Digital cameras [Test] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.38 Digital cameras [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.16-20 Digital cameras [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.22-25 Digital cameras [Test] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.34-37 Digital cameras [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4 Digital cameras - October 2008, p.Consumer online Digital cameras [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.8-11 Digital cameras [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.22-24 History [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 SLRs and compacts [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.28-30 Update [Test] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.28-29 Digital music Digital music - May 2004, (no. 436), p.16-18 Digital print labs Digital print labs [Test] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.36-38 Digital print labs - July 2005, (no. 449), p.5 Online/instore [Survey] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.25 Overseas processing - April 2006, (no. 457), p.42 Photo printing kiosks - June 2008, (no. 481), p.48-49 Digital video cameras Camcorders, digital [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.12-13 Digital camcorders [Test] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.26 Digital camcorders [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.39-41 Digital camcorders [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.33-35 Direct debits Direct debits [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.6 Dishcloths Dishcloths [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.7 Dishwasher detergent Dishwasher detergents [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.42 Dishwasher detergents Award winning project [News] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Dishwasher detergent safety [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.12-14 Dishwashers [Test] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.24-28 [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 Dishwasher test [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.32-34 Dishwashers [Test] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.28-29 Dishwashers [Test] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.40-41 Dishwashers [Test] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.34 Dishwashers [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.27-29 Dishwashers [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.29-32 Dishwashers [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.40-41 Dishwashers [Test] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.31-33 Dishwashers [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.47-49 Dishwashers test [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.31-33 Four new models [Test] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.30-31 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Credit record Privacy [Editorial] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.2 Credit unions Credit unions - January 2005, (no. 444), p.36-37 Savings and investment [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Cycle helmets Bicycle safety - September 2004, (no. 440), p.20-22 Dairy products Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13 Dating services Online dating services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.8-10 Debt collection Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43 Debt consolidation Debt consolidation [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.11-13 Dehumidifiers Dehumidifier test [Test] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.30-31 Dehumidifiers [Test] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.32-33 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Dental care - August 2007, (no. 472), p. 4, 5, 6, Dental fees [Survey] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.14-16 Dental services - November 2008, (no. 486), p.36-37 Dental services [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.38 Dentists - July 2005, (no. 449), p.12-13 Orthodontists - June 2005, (no. 448), p.17-19 Dentists Dental services - November 2008, (no. 486), p.36-37 Dental services [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.38 Letters [Letters] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.43 Depression Clinical depression - January 2007, (no. 466), p.26-29 Diamonds Diamonds [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.5 Dick Smith Electronics Retailer competition [Watchdog] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.4 Diesel Fuel changes - September 2005, (no. 451), p.41 Diet Diet advice - July 2004, (no. 438), p.26-27 Sugar in drinks - September 2005, (no. 451), p.40-41 Dietary supplements Detox kits [User Trial] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.8-11 Equiba pill scam [Watchdog] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.4 Glucosamine [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.20-22 Omega 3 Fish oil supplements [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.7 Diets (weight loss) Diet plans - August 2005, (no. 450), p.8 Diets, low-carb [Test] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.14-17 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 7 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 DVD/VCR players [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.37-39 Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Earthquake insurance Earthquake insurance - July 2004, (no. 438), p.18-21 Economy Economic conditions [Editorial] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.3 Economy [Editorial] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.2 Economy [Editorial] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.2 Education Educational software [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.28-31 Make-up Academy [Watchdog] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.6-7 Mathemagic Computer Tutor - September 2007, (no. 473), p.30-31 NCEA - June 2004, (no. 437), p.26-27 Online homework sites - March 2009, (no. 489), p.8-11 Sackville Academy - December 2004, (no. 443), p.10 Elderly Home support - February 2008, (no. 477), p.21-23 Mobility scooters - October 2004, (no. 441), p.6-9 Election issues Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.27-31 Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.29 Electric blankets [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Buying guide - May 2006, (no. 458), p.40-41 Electrical safety Cheap and unsafe products - November 2007, (no. 475), p.12-13 Electricity industry [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.7 [Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43 Electricity or gas? - October 2004, (no. 441), p.14-17 Electricity tariffs [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.5 Home energy - March 2008, (no. 478), p.20-21 Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51 Members survey [Survey] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.40-41 Overview - November 2006, (no. 464), p.9-11 Passing the buck for faults [Watchdog] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.4-5 Performance survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.22-23 Power companies [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.4 Power companies [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Power company billing [Watchdog] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.2 Power prices [Watchdog] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.5 Power savings - June 2008, (no. 481), p.29-31 Power shop - March 2009, (no. 489), p.39 PowerSwitch website - July 2007, (no. 471), p.42 Prices [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5 Email Anti-spam legislation [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.6 Remote access - April 2006, (no. 457), p.33-35 Employment Psychometric tests - June 2004, (no. 437), p.24-25 Endorsement Consumer Recommends [News] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.37 Energy saving Repair refund [Watchdog] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.5 Disputes tribunals - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 Claims - May 2007, (no. 469), p.19-21 Dispute resolution, Telecommunications [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4 Disputes tribunal - August 2008, (no. 483), p.25 Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Divorce Relationship separation - September 2006, (no. 462), p.12-15 Doctors Doctors and nutritional supplements - May 2009, (no. 491), p.29-31 GP fees - May 2005, (no. 447), p.21-22 GP fees - May 2007, (no. 469), p.16-18 Marketing prescription drugs - March 2007, (no. 467), p.6-10 Dogs Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51 Door to door sales [Editorial] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.3 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.4 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 Drills Low cost power tools [Test] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.36-38 Drugs - August 2007, (no. 472), p. 4, 5, 6, Cyber chemists - October 2004, (no. 441), p.24-25 Marketing prescription drugs - March 2007, (no. 467), p.6-10 Medicine safety [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.3 Party pills - May 2005, (no. 447), p.28-29 Therapeutic Products Bill - June 2007, (no. 470), p.6 Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Duty free shopping Buying goods overseas - January 2004, (no. 433), p.8-9 Duvets Duvet labelling [Watchdog] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.5 DVD DVD rental websites [Survey] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.31 Technology [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4 DVD burners DVD hard disk recorders [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.40-42 DVD players Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 DVD recorders Avoiding wear [Watchdog] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.5 DVD hard disk recorders [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.40-42 Hard-disk recorders [Test] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.40-42 DVD/VCR players DVD/VCR combos [Test] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.25-27 DVD/VCR players [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.28 DVD/VCR players [Correction] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.7 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 8 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Fair Trading Act Dell breaches FDA [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Labelling [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Telecom [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 Fats Food - Frozen potato products [Test] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.24-25 Olive oil - July 2005, (no. 449), p.9-11 Table spreads [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.6-9 Filter Queen International Filter Queen International (FQI) [Watchdog] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.4 Finances Budgeting tips - February 2009, (no. 488), p.8-11 Car finance - June 2006, (no. 459), p.23-25 Credit cards - April 2005, (no. 446), p.8-13 Finance company investing - March 2007, (no. 467), p.40-42 Finance company investment - June 2006, (no. 459), p.42 Financial strife - March 2005, (no. 445), p.19-21 Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5 PIEs [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Financial services [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5 ConsumerSaver [Editorial] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.2 Editorial [Editorial] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.3 Finance companies - October 2007, (no. 474), p.14-17 Finance companies [Editorial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.3 Financial disclosure [Editorial] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.3 Investment advisers - December 2004, (no. 443), p.8-10 Loan sharks [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.5 Managed funds - October 2007, (no. 474), p.12-13 Financial services Loans Debt consolidation - August 2006, (no. 461), p.19-21 New regulations [Editorial] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.2 Fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers [Test] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.26 Firewood Bulk measures - September 2005, (no. 451), p.42 Compressed logs [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.18 Emissions and efficiency [Test] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.22-23 First aid kits [Test] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.30-33 Fish Fish, canned - September 2008, (no. 484), p.33-35 Fisheries, sustainability - September 2008, (no. 484), p.8-10 Omega 3 Fish oil supplements [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.7 Fisher & Paykel [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.6 Five Star Consumer Finance [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5 Building Code [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 Energy efficiency [Update] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4 Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15 Energy use - October 2008, (no. 485), p.16-17 Home energy saving - March 2007, (no. 467), p.20-22 Household energy conservation - May 2004, (no. 436), p.14-15 Power saving gadgets - June 2008, (no. 481), p.24-25 Power savings - June 2008, (no. 481), p.29-31 Powerswitch - May 2009, (no. 491), p.15-17 Energy use - November 2007, (no. 475), p.14-15 - April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3 Consumer family - June 2008, (no. 481), p.20-21 Energy use - October 2008, (no. 485), p.16-17 Home energy saving - March 2007, (no. 467), p.20-22 Household energy conservation - May 2004, (no. 436), p.14-15 Power savings - June 2008, (no. 481), p.29-31 Powerswitch - May 2009, (no. 491), p.15-17 Sustainable housing survey [Survey] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.15 Environment Carbon - August 2007, (no. 472), p.8-11 Cars - emissions - July 2005, (no. 449), p.38-39 Environmental claims Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17 Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 Environmental labelling Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 Woodburners, emission controls [Watchdog] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.5 Erectile dysfunction Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Espresso machines Coffee machines test [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.34-36 Espresso machines [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.12-15 Espresso machines [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.12-13 Espresso machines [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.43-45 Manual [Test] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.16-17 Ethical investments Ehtical Shopping - July 2004, (no. 438), p.15-17 Investments - August 2008, (no. 483), p.15-17 Report - May 2007, (no. 469), p.24 Exercise Shoes - October 2008, (no. 485), p.21-23 Exhaust emissions Emission rules [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 Extractor fans Bath and kitchen [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.39-41 Eye surgery Laser eye surgery - July 2007, (no. 471), p.20-23 Eyes Eye tests [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.4 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 9 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Flammable fabrics Child safety [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Floor coverings Anti-slip products - March 2006, (no. 456), p.35-37 Florists Florists [Survey] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.11-13 Flowers Florists online - May 2006, (no. 458), p.8-11 Rocket Florists [Watchdog] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.5 Fonterra Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13 Dairy products [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Food Chicken kebabs [Test] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.24-25 Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 Crackers [Survey] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.9-11 Drink analysis - October 2006, (no. 463), p.6-8 Food - Frozen potato products [Test] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.24-25 Food miles - September 2006, (no. 462), p.16-17 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Food prices [Editorial] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.3 Food prices [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Healthy Eating Checklist [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.4 Lunchbox snacks - February 2009, (no. 488), p.15-17 Percentage labelling [Survey] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.6-7 Food additives Folate [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Food flavour - May 2004, (no. 436), p.24-25 Iodine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 Food advertising Children's cereals - May 2006, (no. 458), p.17-20 Food allergies Allergies - January 2007, (no. 466), p.18-20 Food hygiene Campylobacter - November 2007, (no. 475), p.22-23 Chicken kebabs [Test] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.24-25 Food labelling Baby food [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.4-6 Country of origin labelling - March 2009, (no. 489), p.15-17 Food label claims - April 2007, (no. 468), p.15-16 Food labelling - September 2005, (no. 451), p.15 Food labelling [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5 Food labelling [Editorial] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.2 Food labelling [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.4 Muesli bars [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.18-20 Reading guide - January 2006, (no. 455), p.12-13 Safety [Editorial] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.3 Useby dates - July 2004, (no. 438), p.22-23 Food mixers Cake mixers [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.36-38 Food processors and blenders [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.35-37 Food processors Blenders, Hand-held [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.46-47 Food processors [Test] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.36-37 Food processors and blenders [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.35-37 Food safety Campylobacter - November 2007, (no. 475), p.22-23 Campylobactor bacteria [Watchdog] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.4 Food labelling [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5 Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5 Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Meat thermometers [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.19-21 Milk [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 Total Diet Survey - November 2005, (no. 453), p.42 Useby dates - July 2004, (no. 438), p.22-23 Formaldehyde Formaldehyde [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 FRAGRANCES Perfumes [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.5 Franchises Franchises - July 2004, (no. 438), p.34-35 Fraud Identity theft and fraud - March 2007, (no. 467), p.11-13 Fruit Diet advice - July 2004, (no. 438), p.26-27 Fruit [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4 Fruit juice Fruit juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.11-12 Fruit Juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.13-15 Juice vitamin C [Watchdog] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4 Fuel Bio cars - August 2005, (no. 450), p.36 Fuel changes - September 2005, (no. 451), p.41 Fuel economy - September 2008, (no. 484), p.16-17 Fuel economy labelling [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 Fuel quality [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.5 Fuel saving device [Watchdog] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.5 Fuel saving petrol and tips - June 2006, (no. 459), p.34 Hybrid cars - November 2004, (no. 442), p.9 LPG - April 2009, (no. 490), p.14-16 Small cars [Watchdog] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.5 Winter fuel prices [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.38-40 Funerals Funeral costs - October 2006, (no. 463), p.9-11 Furniture [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Furniture, imported wood - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.32-34 Gambling TAB online gambling - January 2004, (no. 433), p.3 Game consoles Trials of the big three consoles - December 2007, (no. 476), p.25-27 Xbox [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.7 Garden products Garden lighting - November 2004, (no. 442), p.22 Gardening - February 2008, (no. 477), p.26-28 Herbs - September 2008, (no. 484), p.30-31 Vegetable gardening - September 2007, (no. 473), p.26-27 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 10 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Pain killers - August 2004, (no. 439), p.14-17 Headlice Treatment [Survey] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.32-35 Headphones Earphones, Noise-cancelling [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.37-38 Headphones, wireless [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.38-39 Noise cancelling [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.39-40 Noise reducing [Watchdog] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.4 Update on noise cancelling cancelling headphones [Update] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.6 Health Children's health - March 2005, (no. 445), p.16-18 Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5 Food safety [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Health - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.26-28 Health information [Editorial] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.2 Health information [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.4 Immunisation [Editorial] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.2 Men's health - October 2006, (no. 463), p.21-23 Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Milk [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 Health claims Niagara Therapy [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.7 Omega 3 [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.12-15 Health insurance Best policies - December 2006, (no. 465), p.34-37 Cover and premiums - November 2007, (no. 475), p.27-29 Health insurance [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.32-33 Health services Drug funding - August 2007, (no. 472), p.12-15 GP fees - May 2007, (no. 469), p.16-18 Midwives - August 2005, (no. 450), p.18 PHOs - March 2004, (no. 434), p.12-15 Waiting lists - December 2006, (no. 465), p.24-27 Hearing aids Cheap hearing aids [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.32-33 Heat pumps Heat pump water heaters [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.8-11 Heat pumps - October 2004, (no. 441), p.40-42 Heat pumps [Test] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.38-40 Heat pumps [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.26-27 Heat pumps [Survey] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.28 Heat pumps - April 2009, (no. 490), p.17 Heat pumps [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.12-13 Heat-pumps / Air-conditioners [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.38-40 Heat pumps, reliability [Survey] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.14 Test results [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.26-28 Heaters Child safety [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Convection [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.38-39 Heaters, convection [Test] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.36-37 Heaters, convection [Correction] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.4 Heaters, Convection [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.22-23 Heaters, LPG [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6 Oil column heaters [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.30-31 Oil-filled column [Test] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.36-38 Patio heaters [Test] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.34-35 Heating Consumer family - June 2008, (no. 481), p.20-21 Gardening tools Blower vacuum [Test] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.34-35 Gas appliances Cooktops, gas [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.45-47 Gas industry Electricity or gas? - October 2004, (no. 441), p.14-17 Gas calculator - October 2004, (no. 441), p.17 Prices [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5 Genesis Energy Power companies [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Gifts Consumer guide - December 2005, (no. 454), p.26-27 Top gifts [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Glasses Glasses - June 2004, (no. 437), p.12-14 Glasses [Correction] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.31 Glucosamine - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7 Glucosamine [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.20-22 Governance Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 GPS units GPS units [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.30-32 GPS units [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.36-38 Hand-held GPS [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.11-12 Greenwash Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 Cars - July 2008, (no. 482), p.16-17 Greenwash [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.7 Guarantees Building guarantees - April 2008, (no. 479), p.23-25 HD cables [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Investment [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.6 Gutter guards Gutter guards [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.32-33 Gymnasiums Gyms - December 2004, (no. 443), p.12 Hair colouring products Hair dyes - May 2008, (no. 480), p.23-25 Hair dryers Hair dryers [Test] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.14-15 Hair dye Hair dyes - May 2008, (no. 480), p.23-25 Hair removal Hair removal - August 2005, (no. 450), p.29 Hay Fever Medical treatment - October 2005, (no. 452), p.10-12 Medical treatment [Correction] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.5 Headaches Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 11 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Burglary prevention - December 2006, (no. 465), p.9 Home theatre Home theatre [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.31-33 Home theatre systems [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.25 Home theatre systems [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.35-37 Sound bars [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.48-49 Video projectors - July 2007, (no. 471), p.34-37 Honey Manuka [Test] - January 2004, (no. 433), p.5-8 Hospitals Waiting lists - December 2006, (no. 465), p.24-27 House building Architects & designers - March 2004, (no. 434), p.36-38 Insurance, House rebuilding - May 2009, (no. 491), p.31-32 Leaky homes - August 2007, (no. 472), p.17-21 Leaky homes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.38 Leaky homes [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 Sustainability - September 2005, (no. 451), p.11 House buying LIM reports - October 2004, (no. 441), p.18-21 Rent-to-buy - August 2005, (no. 450), p.12 House inspections House inspection firms [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.6-11 Regulation [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.4 Review [Watchdog] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.5 House insurance - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7 Car, house & contents insurance [Survey] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.1823 Floor size for insurance - December 2007, (no. 476), p.39 Home insurance tips [Watchdog] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.5 House and contents - May 2006, (no. 458), p.26-29 Insurance claims [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.10-13 Insurance, House rebuilding - May 2009, (no. 491), p.31-32 House maintenance Home renovations, sustainable - October 2008, (no. 485), p.12-15 Leaky homes - September 2008, (no. 484), p.38 Leaky homes [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 House selling Real estate agents fees - June 2008, (no. 481), p.36-38 Real estate agents fees survey - June 2006, (no. 459), p.26-29 Houses Sustainable housing survey [Survey] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.15 Ice cream Vanilla [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.9-11 Immunisation Immunisation [Editorial] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.2 Immunisation - April 2009, (no. 490), p.30-32 Imports Formaldehyde [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 Furniture, imported wood - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.32-34 Parallel imports - June 2005, (no. 448), p.6-7 Raw cheeses [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.4 Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15 Heat pumps - October 2004, (no. 441), p.40-42 Heating - April 2009, (no. 490), p.18-19 Home energy costs - June 2008, (no. 481), p.19 Home heating [Survey] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.33-35 Home heating - June 2008, (no. 481), p.19 Home heating guide - April 2007, p.Online Home heating options - March 2007, (no. 467), p.14-15 Pellet burners - March 2007, (no. 467), p.17-19 Pellet burners - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4 Winter fuel prices [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.38-40 Woodburners - April 2009, (no. 490), p.20-22 Herbal remedies Adverse effects - August 2006, (no. 461), p.16-18 Herbs Herbs - September 2008, (no. 484), p.30-31 High chairs High chairs [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.32-34 High definition Freeview TV - May 2008, (no. 480), p.14-15 HD cables [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Sky TV [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Holiday accommodatio n Holiday accommodation [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Holiday accommodation - August 2008, (no. 483), p.18-19 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Holiday destinations Travel packages - June 2008, (no. 481), p.39-41 Holiday Fever Club Holiday accommodation [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Holidays Camping equipment - October 2006, (no. 463), p.24-26 Funtastic Holidays [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.4 Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51 Home and Garden Generators [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.41-42 Home help Cleaning services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.28-30 Home support - February 2008, (no. 477), p.21-23 Home improvements Architects & designers - March 2004, (no. 434), p.36-38 Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15 Home renovations, sustainable - October 2008, (no. 485), p.12-15 Home office Technology Computerised homes - May 2005, (no. 447), p.14-17 Home safety Sustainable housing survey [Survey] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.15 Home security Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 12 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Computers, Security suites [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.29-31 Internet security [Correction] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4 Internet service providers Broadband internet access - January 2004, (no. 433), p.20-22 Internet service providers [Survey] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.26-27 Internet service providers [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.26-28 ISP member survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.8-11 Members survey [Survey] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.16-19 Quality survey [Survey] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.27-29 VoIP - July 2006, (no. 460), p.42 Web hosts - April 2005, (no. 446), p.26-29 Investment advisers Finance companies - October 2007, (no. 474), p.14-17 Financial advisory services - December 2005, (no. 454), p.13-15 Money Managers - May 2005, (no. 447), p.6-9 Investments Bonds, Company - May 2009, (no. 491), p.34-36 Finance company investment - June 2006, (no. 459), p.42 Financial planning - January 2004, (no. 433), p.12-19 Fixed-interest options - September 2004, (no. 440), p.14-17 Investment [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.6 Investment scamsters convicted [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.4 Investments-fixed interest - July 2005, (no. 449), p.26-27 Kiwisaver - June 2008, (no. 481), p.16-18 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Managed funds - July 2004, (no. 438), p.6-10 Managed funds - June 2005, (no. 448), p.42 Managed funds - October 2008, (no. 485), p.24-26 Managed funds expose - June 2004, (no. 437), p.6-11 PIEs [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Probability of default [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.6 Real estate semianrs [Editorial] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.2 Savings and investment [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Term deposits - October 2007, (no. 474), p.17-18 Invoices Invoices [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4 Irons - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 High and mid priced irons [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.32-33 Irons [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.34 Irons [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.26-28 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Jigsaw blades Jigsaw blades [Test] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.42 Jugs Cordless jugs & kettles [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.30 Electric jugs [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.37 Kayaks Kayaks - October 2007, (no. 474), p.19-21 Kennels [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Pet safety [Watchdog] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.5 Kitchens Renovations -Kitchens - July 2004, (no. 438), p.36-38 Renovations - Kitchens [Correction] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.5 Silicone bakeware [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.34-35 Kiwibank Income insurance Income insurance - October 2004, (no. 441), p.10-13 Influenza Remedies - April 2007, (no. 468), p.26-28 Insect repellents Insect repellents - November 2004, (no. 442), p.25 Insect sprays [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.7 Insulation - November 2007, (no. 475), p.14-15 Building Code [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 Dangers of DIY floor insulation [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Energy efficiency, home - July 2008, (no. 482), p.14-15 Insurance Digital download insurance - April 2008, (no. 479), p.16-17 Disclosures - August 2004, (no. 439), p.22-23 House and contents insurance [Survey] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.18-19 Insurance - May 2005, (no. 447), p.23-24 Insurance [Survey] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.26-27 Insurance claims [Survey] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.10-13 Insurance, travel - May 2008, (no. 480), p.16-19 Pet insurance - August 2005, (no. 450), p.32 Title insurance [Watchdog] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.5 Insurance brokers Insurance - April 2009, (no. 490), p.23-25 Internet [Watchdog] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.4 Auctions - consumer rights - October 2005, (no. 452), p.6-9 Banks, Internet banking - December 2006, (no. 465), p.22-23 Booking airfares online [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.3 Code of practice pitfalls - August 2007, (no. 472), p.38 Cyber chemists - October 2004, (no. 441), p.24-25 Digital download insurance - April 2008, (no. 479), p.16-17 Florists online - May 2006, (no. 458), p.8-11 FUNDIT [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 Internet auction laws - June 2006, (no. 459), p.10-11 Internet banking [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4 Internet banking fraud [Watchdog] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.3 Internet fraud [Watchdog] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.3 Internet search engines - January 2005, (no. 444), p.28-29 Mule scam [Watchdog] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.4 Online shopping [Survey] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.20-23 Online shopping - March 2008, (no. 478), p.28-29 Online surveys - November 2004, (no. 442), p.6 Rocket Florists [Watchdog] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.5 Telecom fees [Watchdog] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.4 VoIP - September 2005, (no. 451), p.26-27 VOIP hardware - April 2007, (no. 468), p.13-14 Website development - March 2005, (no. 445), p.25-29 Internet resources Health information [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.4 Online homework sites - March 2009, (no. 489), p.8-11 TAB online gambling - January 2004, (no. 433), p.3 VoIP - July 2006, (no. 460), p.42 Internet security - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6, Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 13 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Letterboxes Mail service [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4 Life insurance Correction [Correction] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4 Insurance, life [Survey] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.29-31 Life insurance - December 2004, (no. 443), p.38 Survey of policies [Survey] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.40-42 Light bulbs Compact fluorescents [Test] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.36-37 Compact fluoresent bulbs - September 2007, (no. 473), p.supplement Light bulbs [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.6 Lighting Garden lighting - November 2004, (no. 442), p.22 Lamps [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4 Solar powered lights [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.4 Loans Finance companies [Editorial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.3 Local government Council spending - September 2007, (no. 473), p.16-19 Letters [Letters] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.51 LIM reports - October 2004, (no. 441), p.18-21 Local government [Survey] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.18-23 Locator beacons Emergency beacons - November 2008, (no. 486), p.14-16 Locks Bicycle locks [Test] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.26-27 Loppers Garden loppers [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.40-41 Pruning tools [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Loyalty schemes Air NZ airpoints [Watchdog] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.3 ANZ reward scheme [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.5 Credit cards - February 2008, (no. 477), p.18-20 Information collection - February 2007, p.Online Power companies [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Privacy - March 2007, (no. 467), p.26-27 LPG Heaters, LPG [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6 LPG - April 2009, (no. 490), p.14-16 Price survey [Survey] - February 2007, p.Online Magazines Readers Digest [Watchdog] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.4 Magnamail Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Managed funds [Editorial] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.2 Managed funds - July 2004, (no. 438), p.6-10 Managed funds - June 2005, (no. 448), p.42 Managed funds - October 2007, (no. 474), p.12-13 Managed funds expose - June 2004, (no. 437), p.6-11 Taxation [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Knives Cooks' knives [Test] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.28-29 Knives [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.34-36 Labelling electrical appliances [Editorial] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.3 Labelling [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Percentage labelling [Survey] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.6-7 Ladders History [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.7 Ladders [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.40-41 Ladders [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 ladders 120kg and over load rating [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.39-41 Multifold ladders [Test] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.40 Laundry detergents Laundry detergents [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.40-41 Laundry detergents [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.32-34 Lawn trimmers Line trimmers [Correction] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 Line trimmers [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.6 Line trimmers [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.36-37 Petrol and electric [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.28-29 Petrol line trimmers [Test] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.38 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Lawnmowers [Watchdog, Correction] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Electric mower test [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.36-38 Lawnmowers [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.42-43 Petrol [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.26-28 Ride-on - November 2005, (no. 453), p.28-29 Lawns - February 2008, (no. 477), p.26-28 Lawyers Invoices [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4 Lawyers fees [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.5 Lead poisoning Lead poisoning [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Toys [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5 Legal rights Commerce Commission [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.7 Contracts - April 2004, (no. 435), p.34-35 Disputes tribunal - August 2008, (no. 483), p.25 Legal rights [Letters] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.51 Letters [Letters] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.51 Letters [Letters] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.43 Legislation [Editorial] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.3 Access to records - November 2007, (no. 475), p.30-32 Anti-spam legislation [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.6 Commerce Commission [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.7 Finance companies [Editorial] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.3 Road rules [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.6 Leisure pursuits Adventure experiences - December 2006, (no. 465), p.10-11 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 14 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Development [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Mitre saws Drop-saw performance [Test] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.18-19 Mobile telephones 3G phones - May 2006, (no. 458), p.21-23 Bluetooth technology - May 2006, (no. 458), p.42 CDMA phones [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.24-25 GSM cellular [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.30-31 GSM mobiles [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.40-42 GSM models [Test] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.32-34 GSM models [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.23-25 GSM models [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.33-35 GSM Phones [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.17-19 GSM Phones [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.30-33 GSM phones [Test] - January 2007, p.Online Health risk - January 2004, (no. 433), p.22-23 iPhone [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.32 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Mobile phones [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.38-39 Mobile phones and car safety - March 2008, (no. 478), p.18-19 Mobile phones and driving [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Mobile telephones - July 2008, (no. 482), p.21-23 Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5 Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Telephones, CDMA [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.42-43 Telephones, GSM mobiles [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.44-45 Telephones, mobile [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.36-38 Telephones, mobile - October 2008, p.Consumer online Vodafone promotion [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.5 Youth issues - September 2006, (no. 462), p.30-33 Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4-5, 6-7 Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.26-27 Money Coin changes [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.4 Financial literacy - March 2005, (no. 445), p.22-24 Financial planning - January 2004, (no. 433), p.12-19 Loan sharks [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.5 Money Managers - May 2005, (no. 447), p.6-9 Travel money - July 2008, (no. 482), p.24-25 Travel money - March 2009, (no. 489), p.18-19 Trustee companies - April 2005, (no. 446), p.17-20 Mortgages - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6, Break fees [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Break fees - February 2009, (no. 488), p.24-25 Correction 466 [Correction] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.4 Equity release - March 2006, (no. 456), p.6-7 FUNDIT [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.5 How to save more [Correction] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.39 Mortgage feature - May 2006, (no. 458), p.12-16 Mortgage report - January 2007, (no. 466), p.21-25 Mortgages - May 2008, (no. 480), p.11-13 Mortgages - August 2008, (no. 483), p.8-10 Mortgages-pay more quickly - July 2005, (no. 449), p.20-25 Mortgages-pay more quickly - October 2005, (no. 452), p.5 Mortgages - reverse equity - June 2005, (no. 448), p.11-13 Mortgages - reverse equity - August 2007, (no. 472), p.27-29 Non-bank home loan lenders - November 2004, (no. 442), p.15-17 Retirement money - March 2004, (no. 434), p.16-18 Reverse equity- Income solutions - August 2007, (no. 472), p.26 Management Financial literacy - March 2005, (no. 445), p.22-24 Money Managers - May 2005, (no. 447), p.6-9 Trustee companies - April 2005, (no. 446), p.17-20 Mannatech Doctors and nutritional supplements - May 2009, (no. 491), p.29-31 Maps In-car navigation [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.39-41 Margarine Table spreads [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.6-9 Marketing Consumer Rights [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 Marketing prescription drugs - March 2007, (no. 467), p.6-10 Vodafone promotion [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.5 Master Builders Federation Building guarantees - April 2008, (no. 479), p.23-25 Maternity services Midwives - August 2005, (no. 450), p.18 Media Consumer magazine [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Medical emergency alarms Medical emergency alarms - August 2007, (no. 472), p.22-23 Medicine Cyber chemists - October 2004, (no. 441), p.24-25 Generic medicines - March 2005, (no. 445), p.9-11 Medicine - May 2009, (no. 491), p.33 Pharmacy medicines [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Therapeutic Products Bill - June 2007, (no. 470), p.6 Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Therapeutic Products Bill [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Men Men's health - October 2006, (no. 463), p.21-23 Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.26-27 Metlifecare Dispute [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.5 Microwave ovens Compact [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.36-37 Microwave ovens [Test] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.28-29 Microwave ovens [Test] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.32-33 Microwaves, combination [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.42-44 Mid-sized ovens [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.30-31 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Milk Dairy prices - June 2008, (no. 481), p.11-13 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Milk - September 2007, (no. 473), p.20-22 Milk [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.5 Ministry of Economic Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 15 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Orthodontists - June 2005, (no. 448), p.17-19 Motor caravans Motor homes - February 2009, (no. 488), p.34-36 Motor fuels Fuel economy labelling [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 MP3 players - April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3 Digital music players [Test] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.28-32 Flash and hard drive [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.39-41 Flash and hard drive mp3s [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.28-30 Hearing loss - July 2006, (no. 460), p.9-11 Hearing loss [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.4 MP3 players [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.39-41 MP3 speaker docks [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.40-42 Nike and iPod [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.41 Nappies Disposable nappies [User Trial] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.24-26 Neighbours Property, reverse sensitivity - May 2005, (no. 447), p.30-31 New Zealand Men's Clinic Men's Health [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Nightwear Children's nightwear - June 2008, (no. 481), p.34-35 From the past - June 2008, (no. 481), p.35 Noise control Update on noise cancelling cancelling headphones [Update] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.6 Noise levels Electric jugs [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.37 Toys [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.42-43 Non-bank Non-bank home loan lenders - November 2004, (no. 442), p.15-17 Non-stick frying pans Frying pans [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5 NutraNZ Omega 3 Fish oil supplements [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.7 Nutrition Cafe nutrition [Survey] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.16-17 Doctors and nutritional supplements - May 2009, (no. 491), p.29-31 Fast food healthier options [Survey] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.6-10 Healthy options - October 2007, (no. 474), p.8-11 Lunch box snacks [Survey] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.21-23 Obesity Issues & suggestions - March 2004, (no. 434), p.8-11 Olive oil Country of origin labelling [Watchdog] - July 2006, (no. 460), p.5 Extra virgin [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.12-16 Olive oil - July 2005, (no. 449), p.9-11 Olive oil - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.20-22 Optionetics Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5 Orthodontics Outdoor eating Chilly bins and Vacuum flasks [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.17-19 Oven cleaners Oven cleaners [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.38-39 Packaging Plasticisers - May 2009, (no. 491), p.23-25 Sustainable water bottle [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.5 Packs Tramping equipment - February 2009, (no. 488), p.26-28 Pain relievers Health, children [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.7 Pain killers - August 2004, (no. 439), p.14-17 Painkillers - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.38-39 Paint strippers Paint strippers [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.37-39 Paint stripping Paint strippers [Test] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.37-39 Panasonic Avoiding wear [Watchdog] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.5 Paper roads Paper roads - September 2007, (no. 473), p.8-10 Paracetamol Painkillers - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.38-39 Parallel importing Auctions - consumer rights - October 2005, (no. 452), p.6-9 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Parking Parking [Watchdog] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.4 Pasta Instant noodles - May 2008, (no. 480), p.20-22 Instant noodles [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Pathways Anti-slip products - March 2006, (no. 456), p.35-37 Patios Patio heaters [Test] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.34-35 Pawnbrokers Pawnbrokers - January 2005, (no. 444), p.27 Pedometers Pedometers [Test] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.32-34 PERFUMES Perfumes [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.5 Pest control Controlling pests - December 2007, (no. 476), p.34-36 Gardening - December 2004, (no. 443), p.15 Insect sprays [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.7 Pet food Pets - March 2008, (no. 478), p.25-27 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 16 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Prices - April 2008, (no. 479), p.2-3 Cost of living - April 2009, (no. 490), p.8-10 Dental fees [Survey] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.14-16 Electricity or gas? - October 2004, (no. 441), p.14-17 Electricity tariffs [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.5 Food prices [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Food prices [Editorial] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.3 Food prices [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Gas calculator - October 2004, (no. 441), p.17 GP fees - May 2005, (no. 447), p.21-22 GP fees - May 2007, (no. 469), p.16-18 Petrol charges [Watchdog] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.5 Petrol Prices - May 2008, (no. 480), p.10 Price tracking [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.7 Prices [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.5 Prices then and now [Survey] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.36-38 Sky TV [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Supermarket price survey [Survey] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.6-7 Supermarket prices [Survey] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.22-23 Supermarket prices [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.11 Telecom connection fees [Watchdog] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.5 Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21 Winter fuel prices [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.38-40 Privacy Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Privacy [Editorial] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.2 Privacy Act - October 2006, (no. 463), p.32-34 Professionail Acrylic nails [Watchdog] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.4 Property investment Investment seminars - January 2007, (no. 466), p.12-13 Misleading advertising [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.4 Mortgage feature - May 2006, (no. 458), p.12-16 Property - July 2008, (no. 482), p.11-13 Property, coastal erosion - July 2005, (no. 449), p.6-8 Property managers - April 2004, (no. 435), p.32-33 Property law Property, reverse sensitivity - May 2005, (no. 447), p.30-31 Property valuations Property, coastal erosion - July 2005, (no. 449), p.6-8 Prostate Men's health report - November 2006, (no. 464), p.25-27 Prostate cancer - April 2004, (no. 435), p.30-31 Pruning - February 2008, (no. 477), p.26-28 Gardening [Correction] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.4 Tree maintenance - April 2005, (no. 446), p.21-23 Pruning tools Pruning tools [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.5 Public health PHOs - March 2004, (no. 434), p.12-15 Public transport - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 Bus fares [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Fuel economy - September 2008, (no. 484), p.16-17 Understanding the label - July 2007, (no. 471), p.12-13 Petrol Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Fuel changes - September 2005, (no. 451), p.41 Fuel economy - September 2008, (no. 484), p.16-17 Fuel economy labelling [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.7 Fuel quality [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.5 Fuel saving devices - March 2006, (no. 456), p.26 Petrol - July 2004, (no. 438), p.12-14 Petrol charges [Watchdog] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.5 Petrol Prices - May 2008, (no. 480), p.10 Tips to save - October 2005, (no. 452), p.13 Pets [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Cavoodle [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.4 Cost of pets - July 2007, (no. 471), p.6-9 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Pet insurance - August 2005, (no. 450), p.32 Pet-n-sur update [Update] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.6 Pet safety [Watchdog] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.5 Pharmacies Generic medicines - March 2005, (no. 445), p.9-11 Pharmacy medicines [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Photographs Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Letters [Letters] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.51 Organising digital photos - December 2005, (no. 454), p.24 Photo-editing software [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.45-47 Photo printing kiosks - June 2008, (no. 481), p.48-49 Photography Digital cameras [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.8-11 Pizza Hut Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 Plasticisers Plasticisers - May 2009, (no. 491), p.23-25 Political parties Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.27-31 Election issues - October 2008, (no. 485), p.29 Portable media players Portable media players [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.38-39 Postal services Mail service [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4 Potting mixes General purpose [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.9-10 Power timers Power saving gadgets - June 2008, (no. 481), p.24-25 Power timers [Test] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.30-31 Prescription charges Pharmacy medicines [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Pressure cookers Pressure cookers [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.42-44 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 17 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 income ConsumerSaver [Editorial] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.2 Kiwisaver [Update] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.10-12 Kiwisaver - June 2008, (no. 481), p.16-18 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.4 Managed funds - October 2008, (no. 485), p.24-26 Retirement villages Dispute [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.5 Retirement villages [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 Retirement villages report - March 2007, (no. 467), p.36-39 RFID technology RFID technology - September 2007, (no. 473), p.40-41 Rice Instant noodles - May 2008, (no. 480), p.20-22 Rice cookers Rice cookers [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.30-31 Road rules Road rules [Watchdog] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.5 Roofing Warranties [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.5 Safety [Editorial] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.3 Bicycle safety - September 2004, (no. 440), p.20-22 Cars, mid-sized [Survey] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.17-19 Child safety [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.7 Dangers of DIY floor insulation [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 electrical appliances [Editorial] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.3 Frying pans [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5 Heaters, LPG [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6 Ladders [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Lead poisoning [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Plastic safety - February 2009, (no. 488), p.21 Plastics safety [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.4 Product safety standards [Editorial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.3 Road rules [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.6 Road toll - December 2006, (no. 465), p.17-19 Safety [Editorial] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.3 Shin guards [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.36-37 Swimming pools - November 2004, (no. 442), p.18 Toys [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5 Toys [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.42-43 Tyres [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.24-25 Safety Detergents Award winning project [News] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.6 Safety equipment Child safety gates [Test] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.34-35 Emergency Beacons - March 2008, p.Online Emergency beacons - November 2008, (no. 486), p.14-16 Mouthguards [Test] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.32-34 Snowboarding wrist guards [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.17-19 Safety Transport Truck safety - November 2004, (no. 442), p.8 Transport - September 2008, (no. 484), p.3 Rain checks Rain checks [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Rain jackets Waterproof jackets - May 2004, (no. 436), p.26-27 Rangehoods Range hoods [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.40-41 Reader's Digest Reader's Digest [Editorial] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.2 Real estate agents [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Investment seminars - January 2007, (no. 466), p.12-13 Real estate agents fees - June 2008, (no. 481), p.36-38 Real estate agents fees survey - June 2006, (no. 459), p.26-29 Real estate semianrs [Editorial] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.2 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Recalls [Editorial] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.2 Hud cycle helmets [Watchdog] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.4 Super Cheap Auto [Watchdog] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.4 Recycling Electronic waste - July 2007, (no. 471), p.17-19 Waste Recycling - March 2008, (no. 478), p.22-24 Waste reduction - May 2004, (no. 436), p.11-13 Refrigerator/fre ezers Fridge door seals [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.4 Fridge freezers [Test] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.32 Fridge freezers [Test] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.32-35 Fridge/freezers [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.32-35 Fridge / freezers [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.39-41 Fridge freezers [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.33-35 Fridge-freezers [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.36-37 Fridge-freezers [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.44-46 Large fridge/freezer pigeon pairs [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.38-40 Small [Test] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.30-31 Update [Test] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.30-31 Refunds Cashback offers [Watchdog] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.4 Relationships Dating services [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.12-15 Online dating services - February 2008, (no. 477), p.8-10 Renovations Home renovations, sustainable - October 2008, (no. 485), p.12-15 Renovations -Kitchens - July 2004, (no. 438), p.36-38 Renovations - Kitchens [Correction] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.5 Rent to own Rent-to-buy - August 2005, (no. 450), p.12 Repair services AEG Appliances [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.5 Retirement Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 18 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Vistaprint [Watchdog] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.4 Schools After school tuition [Survey] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.24-26 Donations [Survey] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.36-38 Online homework sites - March 2009, (no. 489), p.8-11 Scooters Buying guide - October 2006, (no. 463), p.12-15 Mobility scooters - October 2004, (no. 441), p.6-9 Seafood - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 Secateurs Bypass and anvil [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.39-41 Secondhand goods [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Buying second-hand - September 2004, (no. 440), p.28-29 Second hand purchases - February 2009, (no. 488), p.22-23 Service [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.6 [Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43 After-sales service [Watchdog] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.4 Bank fees [Survey] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.8-11 Bank survey [Survey] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.12-13 IRD service - June 2004, (no. 437), p.28-29 Service stations Bank cards [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.6 Set-top boxes Set top boxes [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.34-35 Update to previous report [Update] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Sewing machines Buying guide - June 2006, (no. 459), p.20-22 Sewing machines - May 2009, (no. 491), p.26-28 Shampoos Shampoo ingredients - December 2007, (no. 476), p.31-33 Shares Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5 Savings and investment [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Trading options warning [Watchdog] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.3 Shavers - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 Shavers, electric [User Trial] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.34-35 Sheets - August 2008, (no. 483), p.4, 6-7 Bed linen - August 2008, (no. 483), p.20-21 Shoes Shoes [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.18-19 Shoes - October 2008, (no. 485), p.21-23 Shopping Florists online - May 2006, (no. 458), p.8-11 Home shopping - April 2005, (no. 446), p.14-16 Online shopping [Survey] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.20-23 Online shopping - March 2008, (no. 478), p.28-29 Salads Healthy options - October 2007, (no. 474), p.8-11 Salads, prepacked - April 2009, (no. 490), p.28-29 Sales methods Filter Queen International (FQI) [Watchdog] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.4 Sales promotions Briscoes pricing [Watchdog] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.3-4 Retailer competition [Watchdog] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.4 Salt Salt - August 2007, (no. 472), p.24-26 Salt levels - July 2006, (no. 460), p.18-21 Sandwich makers Toasted sandwich/panini makers [Test] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.30-31 Sausages Taste test [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.6-8 Savings Christmas savings schemes [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.4 Consumer family - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.29 Financial planning - January 2004, (no. 433), p.12-19 How to save more - August 2004, (no. 439), p.6-10 How to save more [Correction] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.39 Investment [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.6 Kiwisaver [Update] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.10-12 Kiwisaver [Watchdog] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.4 Managed funds - October 2008, (no. 485), p.24-26 Term deposits - October 2007, (no. 474), p.17-18 Saws Reciprocating saws [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.34-35 Scams [Watchdog] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.4 Art scam - January 2004, (no. 433), p.4 Ashley Rhodes [Watchdog] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.5 Cold-calling sales [Watchdog] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.5 Credit card scam [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.5 Credit card security [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.5 Crusie ship jobs [Watchdog] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.5 Diamonds [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.5 Filter Queen International (FQI) [Watchdog] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.4 Forged cheques - November 2004, (no. 442), p.5 Funtastic Holidays [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.4 Get-rich-quick seminar [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.5 Get-rich-quick seminars [Watchdog] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.4 Green card lottery [Watchdog] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.5 Internet dialler scam - March 2004, (no. 434), p.33 Investment scamsters convicted [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.4 Marketscore [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.4 Mule scam [Watchdog] - August 2005, (no. 450), p.4 Online surveys - November 2004, (no. 442), p.6 Pro-forma invoicing [Watchdog] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.8 Scam survey [Watchdog] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.3-4 Scams [Watchdog] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.4-5 Scams [Watchdog] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.6 Scams [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.4 Scams [Watchdog] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.8 Scams [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.6 StoresOnline [Watchdog] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.3 TMG text 8555 [Watchdog] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.4 TMG text 8555 [News] - January 2007, p.Online Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 19 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Soy products - April 2004, (no. 435), p.17-19 Spa pools Spa pools - January 2005, (no. 444), p.30-33 Speakers MP3 speaker docks [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.40-42 Speed limits Speed limits [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.6 Sport Nike and iPod [Test] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.41 Shin guards [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.36-37 Skiing and snowboarding - July 2008, (no. 482), p.18-20 Sports clothing Compression garments - April 2008, (no. 479), p.13-15 Shoes - October 2008, (no. 485), p.21-23 Sports drinks Sports drinks [Survey] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.35-37 Vitamin water - March 2009, (no. 489), p.42 Sports injuries Mouthguards [Test] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.32-34 Spouting Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51 Stain removal Spot stain removers [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.29-31 Stain removal - March 2009, (no. 489), p.25-27 Standards Product safety standards [Editorial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.3 Sticking plaster Sticking plaster [User Trial] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.40-41 Store cards Review [Survey] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.30-32 Stoves [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Benchtop ovens [Test] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.22-23 Dual fuel stoves [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.36-38 Tramping stoves - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.35-37 Strawberries Fruit [Watchdog] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4 Stress Book reviews [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.7 Consumer NZ [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Stress - February 2008, (no. 477), p.24-25 Strollers 3 Wheeled Strollers - October 2006, (no. 463), p.18-20 Sugar Sugar in drinks - September 2005, (no. 451), p.40-41 Sugar in food - June 2008, (no. 481), p.14-15 Sun protection Children - September 2006, (no. 462), p.26-27 Polo shirts [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.18 Sun protection [Watchdog] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.5 Sunbeds Rates shopping experience [Survey] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.1719 Showers [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Shredders Mulchers [Test] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.30-31 Skiing Skiing and snowboarding - July 2008, (no. 482), p.18-20 Skin care Anti-wrinkle creams [User Trial] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.13-15 Moisturisers - April 2008, (no. 479), p.26-27 Sleeping bags Tramping equipment - February 2009, (no. 488), p.26-28 Slides Slide scanners [Test] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.30 Slide scanners - April 2007, p.online Slip resistance Anti-slip products - March 2006, (no. 456), p.35-37 Slow cookers Slow cookers [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.16-17 Slow cookers [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.34-35 Smart meters Home energy - March 2008, (no. 478), p.20-21 Smarte meters [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.5 Smartphones iPhone not sold yet [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4 Mobile phones [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.38-39 Online articles [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 Smartphones [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.6 Smoke detectors Failed smoke alarms [Watchdog] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.5 Smoke alarms - August 2005, (no. 450), p.15 Smoke alarms [Test] - June 2006, (no. 459), p.6-9 Smoke detectors [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Snack food - May 2008, (no. 480), p.4-5, 6, Instant noodles - May 2008, (no. 480), p.20-22 Instant noodles [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Lunch box snacks [Survey] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.21-23 Lunchbox snacks - February 2009, (no. 488), p.15-17 Watties toasties [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.4 Snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding - July 2008, (no. 482), p.18-20 Soft drinks Energy drinks [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.23-25 Vitamin water - March 2009, (no. 489), p.42 Solar energy Corrosion warning [Watchdog] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.5 Solar powered lights [Watchdog] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.4 Sound bars Sound bars [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.48-49 Soy foods Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 20 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Tanning lotions [User Trial] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.31-32 Taxes IRD service - June 2004, (no. 437), p.28-29 Taxation [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.5 Taxis [Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43 Fares - July 2006, (no. 460), p.35-37 Tefal Tefal Quick Cup [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Telecom NZ Incorrect charging [Watchdog] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.4 Mobile telephones [Watchdog] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.7 Telecom [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 Telecommunica tions Dispute resolution, Telecommunications [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4 Incorrect charging [Watchdog] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.4 Mobile phones [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.6 Phone account overcharges [Watchdog] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.5 Telecom [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 Telecom fees [Watchdog] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.4 Telecom misleads [Watchdog] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.5 Telecom payback [Editorial] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.2 Telecommunication companies [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.4 Telephone lines [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.6 Telemarketing Telemarketing - April 2004, (no. 435), p.14-16 Telephone cards Calling options - April 2007, (no. 468), p.9-12 Cheapest calls [Correction] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.40 Phone cards - August 2005, (no. 450), p.24 Telephone services - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 Advertising [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Calling options - April 2007, (no. 468), p.9-12 Cheapest calls [Correction] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.40 Consumer family - July 2008, (no. 482), p.26-27 Home phone options - March 2006, (no. 456), p.12-14 Letters to the editor [Letters] - August 2006, (no. 461), p.3 Number portability - April 2007, (no. 468), p.19 Telecom charges [Watchdog] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.4 Telecom connection fees [Watchdog] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.5 Telephone lines [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.6 TelstraClear's Kiwi Anytime [News] - January 2007, p.Online Telephones CDMA (Telecom) [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.23-25 Cordless [Test] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.22-23 Cordless phones [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.38-39 Cordless phones [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.32-33 Digital cordless phones [Test] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.36-37 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Taking cellphones overseas [Watchdog] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.4 Telephones, cordless [Test] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.38-39 VoIP - July 2006, (no. 460), p.42 Telephony VOIP hardware - April 2007, (no. 468), p.13-14 Sunbeds - September 2005, (no. 451), p.28-31 Sunbeds [Correction] - October 2005, (no. 452), p.5 Survey of industry [Survey] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.6-8 Sunflowers Sunflowers [User Trial] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.18-19 Sunglasses [Letters] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.51 Cheap sunglasses [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.41 Sunscreens Sunscreen testing [Editorial] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.3 Sunscreens [Test] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.8-10 Sunscreens [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Sunscreens [Editorial] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.2 Sunscreens and claims - December 2007, (no. 476), p.14-16 Superannuatio n KiwiSaver Guide - April 2007, (no. 468), p.20 KiwiSaver Guide - June 2007, (no. 470), p.28-35 State Services savings scheme - October 2005, (no. 452), p.41-42 Superannuation - July 2004, (no. 438), p.11 Supermarkets - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4-5, 6-7 Christmas clubs - March 2005, (no. 445), p.14-15 History [Watchdog] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.6 Layout - May 2007, (no. 469), p.6-9 Price survey [Survey] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.10-11 Rain checks [Watchdog] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.5 Supermarket price survey [Survey] - May 2006, (no. 458), p.6-7 Supermarket prices [Survey] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.22-23 Supermarket prices [Survey] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.11 Supermarkets [Survey] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.14-15 Supermarkets [Survey] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.8-9 Supermarkets [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21 Surveys [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 [Watchdog] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.7 Appliance reliability [Survey] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.45-47 Appliance reliability survey [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 Power companies [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.4 Rates shopping experience [Survey] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.1719 Supermarkets [Survey] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.14-15 SUSTAINABILI TY Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 Fisheries, sustainability - September 2008, (no. 484), p.8-10 Furniture, imported wood - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.32-34 Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 Swimming pools Swimming pools - November 2004, (no. 442), p.18 Takeaway food Cafe nutrition [Survey] - November 2005, (no. 453), p.16-17 Fast food healthier options [Survey] - May 2004, (no. 436), p.6-10 Healthy options - October 2007, (no. 474), p.8-11 History [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4 Takeaway food [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.12-13 Tanning lotions Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 21 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Ticket sales - February 2009, (no. 488), p.12-14 Television Freeview TV - May 2008, (no. 480), p.14-15 HDTV - August 2006, (no. 461), p.30-32 Sky TV recorder - December 2005, (no. 454), p.42 Televisions, 32" LCD [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.39-41 Television, high definition Cables, High definition [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.20-21 Sky TV [Watchdog] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.7 Television [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.5 Television, Freeview [Watchdog] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.7 Televisions, Large screen [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.28-29 Television, high defintion Freeview TV - May 2007, (no. 469), p.22-23 HDTV - August 2006, (no. 461), p.30-32 LCD TVs [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.20-21 Televisions, 32" LCD [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.39-41 Television reception - May 2008, (no. 480), p.2-3 Freeview TV - May 2007, (no. 469), p.22-23 Freeview TV - May 2008, (no. 480), p.14-15 Set top boxes [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.34-35 Widescreen TV [Watchdog] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.7 Television sets 106 cmv Plasma [Test] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.38-41 Large LCD [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.24-25 LCD televisions [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.28-30 LCD TV [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.32-35 LCD TVs [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.20-21 LCD vs Plasma televisions sets - October 2005, (no. 452), p.14-17 Plasma/LCD television sets - May 2004, (no. 436), p.22-23 Plasma vs. LCD [Test] - July 2007, (no. 471), p.38-39 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Television sets [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.7 Television sets [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.34-36 Television sets, LCD [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.29-31 Televisions - July 2008, (no. 482), p.28-30 Televisions [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.5 Televisions, Large screen [Test] - April 2008, (no. 479), p.28-29 Televisions - mid size 51cm [Test] - April 2005, (no. 446), p.38-39 Wide-screen TV sets [Test] - October 2004, (no. 441), p.28-31 Tenancy [Letters] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.43 Landlords and Tennants [Watchdog] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.3 Tertiary education Tertiary courses - September 2007, (no. 473), p.34-36 Tertiary education - March 2009, (no. 489), p.12-14 Testing Product testing [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 Psychometric tests - June 2004, (no. 437), p.24-25 Sunscreen testing [Editorial] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.3 Third party vehicle insurance Insurance [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.4 Tickets [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Timeshare Wyndham timeshare - July 2007, (no. 471), p.14-16 TISSUES Misleading claims [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.6 Toasters Four-slice [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.32-34 Toasters [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.32-34 Toilets Advertising, misleading [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Tools Low cost power tools [Test] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.36-38 Toothbrushes Electric [User Trial] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.11 Toothpaste Whitening toothpastes [User Trial] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.36-38 Towaways Letters [Letters] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.51 Parking [Watchdog] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.4 Toys Games and activities [Test] - December 2005, (no. 454), p.28-31 Lead poisoning [Watchdog] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.7 Plasticisers - May 2009, (no. 491), p.23-25 Toys [Watchdog] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.5 Toys - November 2008, (no. 486), p.22-24 Toys [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.42-43 Trade exchanges Bartering - November 2005, (no. 453), p.18-19 Trade rates Trade rates survey [Survey] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.12 Trade rates survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.16-17 Tradespeople Trade rates survey [Survey] - November 2004, (no. 442), p.12 Trade rates survey [Survey] - November 2007, (no. 475), p.16-17 Trailers Trailers [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 Trampolines Trampolines - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.30-31 Travel Guide to booking travel - July 2007, (no. 471), p.24-27 Travel gadget guide - May 2006, (no. 458), p.38-39 Travel money - July 2008, (no. 482), p.24-25 Travel money - March 2009, (no. 489), p.18-19 Weekend get-aways - June 2005, (no. 448), p.26-28 Travel agents Travel packages - June 2008, (no. 481), p.39-41 Travel health Vaccincations - November 2007, (no. 475), p.24-26 Travel insurance Insurance, travel [Survey] - May 2005, (no. 447), p.25-27 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 22 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Camcorders, digital [Test] - November 2008, (no. 486), p.12-13 Online articles [Watchdog] - February 2008, (no. 477), p.6 Video Cassette Recorders DVD/VCR players [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.28 DVD/VCR players [Correction] - January 2005, (no. 444), p.7 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Video games Censorship - November 2005, (no. 453), p.6-8 Vitamins Fruit Juice [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.13-15 Juice vitamin C [Watchdog] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4 Omega 3 [Test] - May 2007, (no. 469), p.12-15 Vitamin D deficiency - April 2007, (no. 468), p.32 Vodafone Advertising [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.6 Vouchers Holiday accommodation [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.7 Wall ovens Multifunction electric [Test] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.26-27 Ovens [Test] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.29-31 Ovens, wall [Test] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.35-37 Warehouse, The Supermarkets [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.7 Warranties [Letters] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.51 Extended warranties - August 2004, (no. 439), p.18-21 Extended warranties - August 2005, (no. 450), p.6 Extended warraties - April 2007, (no. 468), p.5 Letters [Letters] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.51 Mobile telephones - July 2008, (no. 482), p.21-23 Warranties [Watchdog] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.5 Washing machines Coins jam mechanism [Watchdog] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.5 Front and top/agitator models [Update] - March 2006, (no. 456), p.38-40 Front and top loaders [Test] - March 2007, (no. 467), p.28-31 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Test, front/top loaders, full load. [Test] - September 2007, (no. 473), p.37-40 Update [Test] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.34-35 Update [Test] - September 2004, (no. 440), p.30-33 Update [Test] - September 2006, (no. 462), p.36-39 Washer/Dryers [Test] - March 2005, (no. 445), p.34-35 Washing machines [Test] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.36-39 Washing machines [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5 Washing machines [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.35-37 Washing machines [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.39-41 Washing machines [Test] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.29-33 Waste disposal Product information - May 2007, (no. 469), p.4 Waste disposal units [Test] - January 2007, (no. 466), p.34-35 Waste Recycling - March 2008, (no. 478), p.22-24 Water Drinking water - January 2007, (no. 466), p.14-17 Food labelling [Editorial] - March 2009, (no. 489), p.2 Vitamin water - March 2009, (no. 489), p.42 Insurance, travel - May 2008, (no. 480), p.16-19 Insurance, travel [Correction] - June 2008, (no. 481), p.4 Overseas travel - August 2006, (no. 461), p.36-38 Travel insurance - May 2004, (no. 436), p.19-21 Travel sickness Vaccincations - November 2007, (no. 475), p.24-26 Trees Gardening [Correction] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.4 Tree maintenance - April 2005, (no. 446), p.21-23 Trusts Trustee companies - April 2005, (no. 446), p.17-20 Tyres 205/65R13 tyres - March 2006, (no. 456), p.24-25 Fit for WOF [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.7 Pressure gauges [Test] - October 2006, (no. 463), p.41-42 Tyres [Test] - August 2007, (no. 472), p.30-32 Tyres [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.24-25 Underwear Bra fitting services [User Trial] - April 2007, (no. 468), p.33-35 Unit prices Unit pricing - November 2008, (no. 486), p.20-21 Upholstery Labelling [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.5 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.7 Cheap vacuums [Test] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.32-33 Expensive models [Test] - June 2007, (no. 470), p.25-27 Filter Queen International (FQI) [Watchdog] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.4 Low-cost [Test] - January 2006, (no. 455), p.38-39 Mid-priced [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.34-35 Mid-range [Test] - June 2004, (no. 437), p.34-35 Mid range [Correction] - July 2004, (no. 438), p.31 Reliability [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.22-25 Roomba vacuum [Watchdog] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.4 Vacuum cleaners [Test] - June 2005, (no. 448), p.34-35 Vacuum cleaners [Correction] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.4 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.4 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.5 Vacuum cleaners [Test] - May 2008, (no. 480), p.32-33 Vacuum cleaners [Test] - August 2008, (no. 483), p.32-33 Vacuum cleaners [Watchdog] - October 2008, (no. 485), p.6 Vacuum cleaners [Test] - February 2009, (no. 488), p.44-46 Vacuum cleaners, hand held [Test] - April 2009, (no. 490), p.48-49 Vegetables Diet advice - July 2004, (no. 438), p.26-27 Vegetable gardening - September 2007, (no. 473), p.26-27 Ventilation systems Buying guide - June 2006, (no. 459), p.35-37 Update [Survey] - April 2004, (no. 435), p.28 Ventilation systems [Survey] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.30-32 Vestergaard Frandsen Water filters - August 2008, (no. 483), p.14 Video cameras Camcorders [Test] - November 2006, (no. 464), p.36-38 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 23 Consumer Index to Major Articles 2004 - May 2009 Water conservation Efficiency labelling scheme [Watchdog] - October 2007, (no. 474), p.7 Washing machines [Watchdog] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.5 Washing machines [Test] - March 2008, (no. 478), p.35-37 Washing machines [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.39-41 Water filters Drinking water - January 2007, (no. 466), p.14-17 Powermax water conditioner - September 2005, (no. 451), p.10-11 Water filters [Watchdog] - July 2005, (no. 449), p.5 Water filters - February 2007, p.online Water filters - August 2008, (no. 483), p.14 Water heating Heat pump water heaters [Test] - May 2009, (no. 491), p.8-11 Water quality Annual review of water [News] - February 2007, p.Online Ministry of Health report - January 2004, (no. 433), p.3-4 Water, pollution - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.16-19 Water safety Powermax water conditioner - September 2005, (no. 451), p.10-11 Waterblasters Under $250 [Test] - August 2004, (no. 439), p.28-29 Waterblasters [Test] - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.4849 Weed control Line trimmers [Watchdog] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.6 Line trimmers [Test] - September 2008, (no. 484), p.36-37 Weights and measures Regulations - April 2007, (no. 468), p.36 Retail weights and measures - January 2007, p.Online Window furnishings Curtains and blinds - November 2004, (no. 442), p.40 Wine [Test] - December 2007, (no. 476), p.8-11 Champagne-style [Test] - December 2006, (no. 465), p.6-8 History [Watchdog] - July 2008, (no. 482), p.4 White wine [Test] - December 2004, (no. 443), p.19 Wine - July 2005, (no. 449), p.16-19 Wine - July 2008, (no. 482), p.8-10 Wine - December 2008 - January 2009, (no. 487), p.8-10 Woodburners 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 [Test] - March 2004, (no. 434), p.26-29 Woodburners [Test] - April 2006, (no. 457), p.24-25 Woodburners - June 2008, (no. 481), p.32-33 Woodburners - April 2009, (no. 490), p.20-22 Woodburners, emission controls [Watchdog] - September 2005, (no. 451), p.5 Yoghurt Probiotic yoghurt - September 2006, (no. 462), p.9-11 Consumer Index (T)= Test (E)= Editorial (U)= Update (Sv)= Survey (Tr)=Trial (C)=Correction 24