Consumer.org.nz - What's New 2010-03-18T15:31:52Z /images/logos/consumerlogo-rss.gif What's New from consumer.org.nz Car GPS - Report 2010-03-18T00:00:00Z We put 4 in-car GPS navigation units to the test - and found one trailed the field. Timber labelling gets the axe - News 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Plans to introduce mandatory labelling of imported kwila timber have been axed. "Bamboo" baby wipe claims - News 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Last month we reported on misleading claims about "bamboo" clothing. We've now discovered other products claiming to be "bamboo". Multifunction printers - Report 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Test results for 48 multifunction (all-in-one) printers, plus a running costs calculator. Editorial: consumer protection - News 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z It’s hard to know where to draw the line between too much protection of the consumer and not enough. Washing machines - Report 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Independent test results and ratings for over 40 washing machines from 11 brands. Green product claims - Report 2010-03-08T00:00:00Z It's too easy for companies to claim their products are green. The claims don't always stack up. Nanotechnology - Report 2010-03-08T00:00:00Z Far from being a cure-all, there's a risk nanotechnology may do us more harm than good. Smoke alarms - Report 2010-03-05T00:00:00Z Some smoke alarms stay silent when surrounded by smoke from smouldering fires. Wenatex "Healthy Sleep" presentations - News 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z We're not impressed by this company's sales methods. Life insurance - Report 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z You can save hundreds of dollars a year on your life-insurance premiums. Recessed downlights - Report 2010-03-02T00:00:00Z Our test reveals how much more it can cost to heat an open-plan room that has downlights. Espresso machines - Report 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z We've tested 21 espresso machines in our search for excellent home-brewed coffee. Handpresso Wild espresso maker - Report 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z We take a quick look at a portable espresso pump to take travelling or camping. Fraud awareness week - News 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z Fraud Awareness Week is from March 1 to 8. Advice for Telecom XT customers - News 2010-02-25T00:00:00Z We welcome Telecom’s announcement that it will allow customers who have suffered continued outages on the XT network to break their contracts without penalty. Televisions - plasma and LCD - Report 2010-02-24T00:00:00Z New 32 inch LCD TVs tested - unfortunately sound isn't their strong point. Dentists - Report 2010-02-24T00:00:00Z Dental fees vary widely and treatment can be hi-tech. We find out what you can expect to pay. Toasters - Report 2010-02-24T00:00:00Z Can a toaster toast perfectly every time? Does price matter? We tested 19 to find out. Vehicle licence labels and fines - News 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z You've relicensed your vehicle online but the licence label hasn't arrived in the post yet. Can you use the vehicle?