Home & Living

The best benchtop oven in NZ overall is the Breville the Smart Oven Pro, thanks to its five quartz elements, Element iQ heat management and a genuinely flexible 10-function dial … Read more

The best milk frother in NZ overall is the Breville Milk Cafe, thanks to induction heating that produces consistent, quiet foam across four temperature settings. Not every household needs the … Read more

The best paper shredder in NZ overall is the Rexel Optimum Auto Feed+, thanks to a 100-sheet auto-feed tray that works through a stack unattended instead of making you feed … Read more

The best smoke alarm in NZ overall is the PSA Lifesaver LIF6800, a 240V mains-powered photoelectric alarm that interlinks so every unit in the house sounds together. Photoelectric is the … Read more

The best hand blender in NZ overall is the Braun MultiQuick 5 Vario, thanks to a one-handed variable speed wheel and a bell-shaped shaft that draws ingredients toward the blades … Read more

The best 32-inch smart TV in NZ overall is the SKYWORTH Q5600H QLED+, a genuinely new (2026) model with QLED colour and Google TV built in. This guide compares seven … Read more

The best recliner chair in NZ overall is the TSB Living Rodger Air Leather Manual Recliner in Brown, thanks to its smooth manual mechanism, wipe-clean faux air leather, and compact … Read more

The best ladder in NZ for most buyers is the Atom Ladder Multi 22, a four-position aluminium ladder spanning from a 1.5m A-frame to a 5.8m extension with a 6.7m … Read more