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Stay informed about the latest technology with Consumer NZ's independent reviews and buying guides. From smartphones and laptops to TVs and smart home devices, we help NZ consumers make confident tech purchases and understand their rights.

RAM shortage: How AI has increased tech prices in NZ

Here’s why phones, laptops and tablets have soared up in price in 2026.

5 biggest headphones trends of 2026

Spark and 2degrees mobile transparency ratings plummet in 2026

A student on a mission: the dark side of smart appliances

Learn te reo Māori on your phone or tablet with these apps


Computing

RAM shortage: How AI has increased tech prices in NZ

Here’s why phones, laptops and tablets have soared up in price in 2026.

MacBook Neo: our review of Apple’s first cheap laptop

Triumph for Windows 10 users as Microsoft extends free support

Framework hits NZ: Is this the end of the 5-year laptop lifespan?

I’m Consumer’s tech expert – here are 6 products I’d never buy

See all computing


Data & privacy

NZ’s best and worst loyalty programmes

Which of these 22 loyalty schemes offer the best value, and which aren’t worth signing up for?

A student on a mission: the dark side of smart appliances

Why we fight: 10 sneaky online tricks that make you spend more

Think you’re wise to online scams? Take the test

Security camera inside house.

Why you need to consider the support policy when buying a security camera

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Home entertainment

5 biggest headphones trends of 2026

From open-ear listening to the return of wired earbuds, 2026’s biggest headphone trends have mixed genuinely useful ideas with features that feel more like hype.

Is Kmart’s E-Calendar any good? Or should you buy a TRMNL?

Make World Cup games look better by changing 2 settings on your TV

Panasonic TVs have left New Zealand: why it matters

Headphones promo

New Zealand’s most popular music streaming services, ranked best to worst

See all home entertainment


Internet & mobile

Man using mobile phone.

Mobile billing transparency hits five-year low despite new guidelines

Consumers NZ’s fifth annual review of mobile phone provider transparency has found standards at their lowest level since the reviews began.  

Spark and 2degrees mobile transparency ratings plummet in 2026

Think you’re wise to online scams? Take the test

True or false? Bundled power and broadband deals are cheaper

Triumph for Windows 10 users as Microsoft extends free support

See all internet & mobile


Phones & watches

RAM shortage: How AI has increased tech prices in NZ

Here’s why phones, laptops and tablets have soared up in price in 2026.

Learn te reo Māori on your phone or tablet with these apps

Person video calling son at home.

The best cheap smartphones in 2026

Which iPhone is best for you?

Do you really need to dump that old phone, tablet or computer?

See all phones & watches

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