Appliances
The case for the right to repair
17 Feb 2025
When was the last time you fixed a household item? Or even thought about repairing it before throwing it out? Audio
Electric blanket fire a timely reminder – Fire Service
18 Jul 2019
A Taranaki woman says she's lucky to be alive after an electric blanket burst into flames on the bed she and her baby were lying in. The 24-year-old and her one-year-old son escaped unscathed, but… Video, Audio
How long should appliances last?
11 Jul 2016
Do manufacturers increasingly make household products with a more limited life span than they once did? Why are repairs so costly, if possible at all? Engineer Paul Smith is head of testing with… Audio
Best vacuum cleaners
6 Feb 2016
Paul Smith is the Head of Testing at consumer.org.nz and he's been putting new vacuum cleaners through their paces. Audio
