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Health

Making informed decisions about health and wellness products matters for NZ families. Consumer NZ provides independent testing, expert advice and reviews on health products and services, from sun protection to nutrition and personal care.

Latest in health

How much monk fruit is in your monk fruit sweetener?

Monk fruit sweeteners may only contain 1% monk fruit or less. Find out whether this labelling could be misleading.

Free online GP visits for kids: What you need to know

Find out about free online GP visits for children under 14 years old in New Zealand, and where to get health advice if you can’t see your GP.

Should you spend your money on gut-health sodas?

Find out whether you should spend your money on functional sodas from brands including Moodi, No Ugly and Remedy. We look at their gut-health claims, their ingredients and what experts say.

How to buy the best hearing aids

Compare best types of hearing aid, hearing clinics and hearing tests. Learn about the latest models, features, and tips to find the perfect fit for your needs.

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Cosmetics & personal care

Explore our guides and reviews for cosmetics and personal care products to make informed choices for your health and wellbeing.

All cosmetic & personal care

Latest in cosmetics & personal care

NZ mattress buying guide 2026: Best & worst brands

Best water flossers in NZ

Whitening toothpastes available in the NZ market.

Best whitening toothpastes in NZ: what actually works

Chemical structure of lilial.

Lilial is now banned in cosmetics, so why is it still everywhere?


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Health & medical care

Learn about health services, medical devices and caring for your health in NZ's healthcare system.

All health & medical care

Latest in health & medical care

Free online GP visits for kids: What you need to know

How to stop mould growing in your home

Resonate Health joins our Consumer Trusted family

How to buy the best hearing aids


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Nutrition & supplements

Discover reviews and evidence-based advice on nutrition, dietary supplements and healthy eating.

All nutrition & supplements

Latest in nutrition & supplements

Free online GP visits for kids: What you need to know

Should you spend your money on gut-health sodas?

5 fascinating things we learned while creating our winter issue of Consumer

How to have a good bowel movement


Sun protection

Find out how to protect yourself and your family from the sun with our guides to sunscreens, clothing and sun shelters.

All sun protection

Latest in sun protection

How to catch skin cancer early

Sunscreen expert busts sunscreen myths

Sunscreens: 5 improvements to better protect consumers

Sunscreen.

Aussie regulator says don’t buy these sunscreens

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