Best New Zealand tech deals: Save up to NZ$942 on vacuums, headphones and laptops

Scoring NZ$650 off Dyson's powerful cordless vac is a great deal in my opinion. This comes with the Fluffy Optic cleaning head, which illuminates invisible dust on hard floors to ensure you can capture every last mote. It also has up to 70 minutes of run time and a powerful motor with 280 Air Watts suction.

Our most recommended air fryer for most people is a cool NZ$200 off direct from Ninja, making the DoubleStack XXXL hard to pass up if you’re looking to pick up a model that can feed a plethora of mouths. An innovative design makes this 9.5L air fryer to fit into smaller spaces better than others with the same capacity, and our testing has found that its more compact size hasn’t affected the quality of cooking in any meaningful way.

The Sony WH-CH720N are the best budget noise-cancelling headphones on the market. They flaunt the same processor as the top-rated Sony WH-1000XM5 and offer better adaptive noise cancellation and customisation features than the average budget model. The lightweight frame and 35-hour battery life also make these a comfortable and ideal travel companion. Of course, these cans won't be as good as Sony headphones that cost three times as much, but it's hard to beat at this price point.

This large screen 2-in-1 laptop from HP uses a latest-generation Intel Series 2 Core Ultra 5 226V CPU for solid performance and long battery life. The 16-inch touchscreen OLED display has a 3K (2880 x 1800) resolution, great for media consumption and for creative work. It also comes with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The OLED display makes this 36% discount a lot more tempting, especially if you’re upgrading from an older laptop.

This stick vacuum from Dyson introduced the company’s laser light feature to help illuminate dirt on floors, helping users measure how much was cleaned. Along with very powerful suction and benefitting from a well-designed and high quality build, this premium vacuum is a steal thanks to this discount.

Why settle for a single vacuum cleaner or separate machines when you can have multiple cleaners in one? The Floor One Switch S6 is a stick vac, hard floor mop, and a handheld vacuum with attachments for upholstery and an extending pole to reach your ceilings. The motor can be switched out and used with each attachment with ease, and it even washes and dries the mopping head by itself.

Our iPhone Air review praised its slim, light design, excellent 6.5-inch ProMotion display and fast A19 Pro chip, though the single rear camera and merely decent battery life make the iPhone 17 Pro a better fit for those who love to take photos.

Want to read in colour? The Kindle Colorsoft is one of the best ereaders with a colour display, even offering a feature to make the hues more vivid. As noted in our Kindle Colorsoft review, once you experience a colour ereader of the Colorsoft's quality, it's hard to go back.

This gaming laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU and a whopping 32GB of DDR5 RAM. At a time of RAM and storage shortages, a discount for a laptop with these specs is hard to overlook.

Don’t be fooled by the 4% discount figure — after including the RRP increase to NZ$969.95 that starts September 1, this price will be roughly 14% cheaper, and we suspect this could be as good as pre-hike deals get. If you’re upgrading from the original Switch, the Switch 2 is also backward compatible, so you can still play your existing library of games on the more powerful console.

The Dreame Hair Gleame hair dryer is an affordable alternative to premium options from bigger brands, retaining a similar aesthetic to some that have a cult-like following. Performance-wise it’s no slouch with its motor spinning at 110,000 RPM for fast airflow and quick drying. It also has built-in ion technology, which results in smooth, shiny hair. The slim and lightweight build also makes it easy to use and comfortable to hold.

This is Ninja’s first go at making a coffee machine, proving to be a hit among Ninja fans and professional reviewers alike. The Luxe Café Premier is a 3-in-1 machine that brews quality espresso, drip coffee, and fast cold brew using its Barista Assist technology, an integrated grinder, and weight-based dosing. This discount for a well-received espresso machine should make this even more tempting for any coffee lover looking to upgrade their home barista setup.

This classic stick vacuum from Dyson is the company’s most affordable model and this discount makes it even more tempting for anyone looking to upgrade to a modern stick vacuum. While this doesn’t have the latest and greatest tech, it’ll still do the basics quite adequately. With up to 40 minutes of fade free suction, it can easily clean hard floors, carpets and more. It can also be used as a compact handheld vacuum, making it easy to access hard to reach spaces.

The name points to its extremely compact form factor that packs everything inside the handle – a tube that measures just 3.8cm in diameter, roughly the same size as a ping pong ball. It might sacrifice some suction power, so it’s not suited for cleaning carpets, but it is very nimble and manoeuvrable when used on hard floors. A discount like this for a newly released and innovative Dyson vacuum is tempting for those with smaller spaces with hard floors.

If you like cooking outdoors but don't want to deal with the mess of traditional BBQs, or if you only have a small balcony or deck, then Ninja's Woodfire just might be what you're looking for. This barbie is electric and it uses wood pellets to infuse smoke into your food. Our reviewer gave it five stars, with the only major complaints being its relatively small size. This discount makes it a tempting buy ahead of the upcoming King's Birthday long weekend, too.

Samsung's new budget Galaxy A57 is a mid-range handset that closely resembles a flagship and improves upon its predecessor both on the inside and outside. This discount is a welcome one for a product that just released, and could be tempting for someone who's on the fence. Use the code WINTER26 at checkout to get this price.

This security camera features 2K resolution, good night vision, an IP67 rating and best of all, it supports local storage so you won't need to pay an extra subscription. This is also one of the few security cameras that supports Apple HomeKit. This discount makes this 2-pack an even better deal considering that the eufycam 2C Pro doesn't require ongoing costs.

Dyson's V10 stick vacuum got a refresh last month, adding the new conical floorhead and making it compatible with the company's self-emptying dock. A discount like this for a brand-new Dyson is an easy Mother's Day win.

This air fryer is perfect for those who love to cook for a crowd, thanks to its massive 9.5L capacity. The two trays will also let you cook two foods at once. This 40% discount is worth considering for a mum (or otherwise) who loves to cook a lot in one go.

If you're in the market for new AirPods but don't want the in-ear design of the AirPods Pros (or if you're on a budget), PBTech has the 4th generation Apple earbuds on sale. They're great sounding, secure and comfortable to wear even without the eartips. The ANC version is also discounted at NZ$319.

We named this sit/stand desk as one of our most recommended thanks to its built-in power and cable management. The major downside from our review was the price, so this discount should address that concern somewhat if you're looking to upgrade your gaming or WFH setup.

Our vacuum expert here at TechRadar found Dyson’s first go at a wet-and-dry vacuum a streamlined, easy-to-use and effective cleaner in the WashG1’s review, but she also said it was overpriced. This deal takes care of that, and should be tempting enough for anyone that has hard flooring in their living spaces. And, given we’ve also claimed the WashG1 to be better than the newer Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene, it makes for an even more compelling buy.

While ice cream is usually synonymous with summer and hot weather, I personally find it’s still an enjoyable treat all-year round, so this deal for Ninja’s Creami ice cream maker should be right up your alley if you’re just like me. Our review found it makes creamy and smooth frozen desserts, and also does dairy-free ice cream well. At full price it is tricky to outright recommend, but this deal should make it a bit more tempting. Use the code PBDEAL at checkout to get this price.

If you have a previous-generation iPad and you want to unlock more of its capabilities, then this 2nd generation Apple Pencil should turn your media consumption and gaming tablet into a productivity machine. Just be sure to double check your iPad is compatible — a full list is on the retailer's website — as it doesn't work with every model.

This no-nonsense 17-inch laptop bears a powerful Intel Core 7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage that will provide you with all the productivity you need for work or study. While the 17-inch display is 1080p, it has an anti-glare coating to allow you to use it comfortably outdoors. This discount makes this a great purchase for any discerning uni student or freelancer looking to get tasks done with no frills.

If you’re considering making smoothies and drinks on the go, Ninja has upgraded its popular Blast personal blender by adding in a more powerful motor and a tougher blade unit. Our reviewer found it was able to blitz even difficult, fibrous ingredients like kale into silky smoothies with just a single blending cycle.

This multicooker from Ninja aims to replace multiple kitchen appliances thanks to its 11 programmable cooking functions. Its pot has a 6L capacity with a non-stick coating for increased versatility, as well as a 3.7L Cook & Crisp plate for searing meats and vegetables. This discount should make this tempting for anyone looking to streamline their kitchen countertop space for less.

If the HP laptop above is still quite out of your price range or if the specs are too overkill, then this ThinkPad all-rounder for less than half the price might be for you. With an Intel Core 5 processor and 16GB of RAM, this laptop is powerful enough for work and study, all wrapped in the iconic matte black ThinkPad look. With RAM and storage prices set to go up in 2026, this 39% discount makes it a deal that’s hard to resist.

This 2-in-1 MagSafe-compatible charger from Ugreen allows you to simultaneously charge your iPhone (from 12 series and up) and your AirPods (or other earbuds and accessories that support wireless charging). The phone charger is rated at 7.5W and the bottom charger is at 5W, but Ugreen says using a charging adapter of at least 25W (sold separately) would further maximise charging efficiency. For any discerning Apple fan, this deal makes this charger hard to pass up.

When these first came out in 2023, Soundcore positioned them as a much cheaper competitor to the premium noise-cancelling headphones from Sony and Bose. I did own a pair and I’d say the company’s claims check out – the ANC was great for the price, but the lengthy battery life was arguably its best feature. TechRadar’s review noted that it feels a bit cheap, but for NZ$158, it’s hardly a dealbreaker.

If you’re a frequent traveller or if you’re just looking to have a single charging brick for all your smaller tech, this three-port 65W charger from Ugreen delivers fast charging even with all three slots taken. Our reviewer wasn’t a fan of its looks and the fact that the prongs aren’t foldable (a limitation of using GaN technology), but for this price, I’m sure those are minor enough to overcome for most of you.

The Charge 6 is the latest in a successful series of powerful, portable speakers that have a nifty trick up their sleeve. Not only can the Charge 6 last up to 28 hours on a single charge, but it can also be used as a power bank to top up your devices via its USB-C port. Sound quality is energetic and detailed in equal measure, and it’s built to withstand virtually anything you wish to throw at it.

It's been cheaper than this before, but this is still a fantastic saving on an excellent Nikon full-framer. The 24.6MP sensor can shoot at up to 120fps, records 6K video, has built-in image stabilisation and has dual card slots, including one for a CFexpress device to make full use of its speed.

Bright, easy to use and even more easily expanded, the Philips Hue lightstrip is the go-to LED light strip for a reason. Pairing it with the Hue Bridge unlocks its true power, and it's a clean way to add accent lighting to any surface, with a range of brightness and colour options to choose from.