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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.

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

We review a handful of the many Māori language apps available on Android and iOS devices.

Consumer picks: The products we take everywhere

7 expensive products that are worth every cent

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

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


Computing

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

Is the new MacBook any good? We’ve tested the Neo’s speed, battery, screen and audio to see how it compares to MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Windows PCs.

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

Microsoft 365 promo

Microsoft 365 price hike was misleading, alleges Australian regulator

See all computing


Data & privacy

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

Some of these tricks may breach existing laws, but others fall neatly through the cracks.

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

Manage My Health app on phone.

Join the call for higher penalties for privacy breaches

Woman laying in bed using smartphone.

5 tech tips for looking at your phone less in 2026

See all data & privacy


Home entertainment

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

We tested Kmart's E-Calendar to see if it was worth buying.

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

Dog wearing headphones.

Best and worst cheap headphones

See all home entertainment


Internet & mobile

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

Consumer NZ data shows 8 in 10 people are confident they can spot scams – but that confidence could be your downfall.

True or false? Bundled power and broadband deals are cheaper

Triumph for Windows 10 users as Microsoft extends free support

Which iPhone is best for you?

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

See all internet & mobile


Phones & watches

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

We review a handful of the many Māori language apps available on Android and iOS devices.
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?

Woman laying in bed using smartphone.

5 tech tips for looking at your phone less in 2026

See all phones & watches

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