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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.

True or false? Bundled power and broadband deals are cheaper

Providers say it’s cheapest to bundle electricity and internet together. But can you get a better deal by shopping for each separately?

Triumph for Windows 10 users as Microsoft extends free support

Person video calling son at home.

The best cheap smartphones in 2026

Which iPhone is best for you?

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


Computing

Triumph for Windows 10 users as Microsoft extends free support

Keep your computer safe with Microsoft security updates through 2026 and beyond by joining the Win10 ESU programme.

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

Laptops.

Windows 10: How to get an extra year of free support

See all computing


Data & privacy

Security camera inside house.

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

Find out why you should look at a security camera's support policy.
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

Woman using laptop.

Can you trust AI with your mental health?

Screenshot of Google's AI overview page.

Google's AI told me a scam email was legit

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

True or false? Bundled power and broadband deals are cheaper

Providers say it’s cheapest to bundle electricity and internet together. But can you get a better deal by shopping for each separately?

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?

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

See all internet & mobile


Phones & watches

Person video calling son at home.

The best cheap smartphones in 2026

If you just need a smartphone for calling and texting, you don't have to spend big bucks. We've found the best models for calling, ease of use and battery life, priced at $500 or less.

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

7 phones that smashed in our durability tests

See all phones & watches

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