Wānaka: Your South Island base

It’s easy enough to find a great gift when you have big bucks to spend. But what about things that cost less than $10? We’ve found dozens of gifts, all of them useful, vetted, and sure to be appreciated by nearly any lucky recipient. Highlights include utilitarian favorites, such as an effort-free wine opener and…

As Wirecutter’s experts explain in our guide to the best laptop stands, when you’re using a computer, the top of the screen should be “just above eye level and your keyboard just below elbow level. … This ideal ergonomic arrangement isn’t possible with a laptop alone.” Think about it. Your laptop screen and keyboard are…

Photo: Caleigh Waldman Top pick Available in 26 colors, this breathable, quick-drying nylon hammock is small enough to take anywhere but durable enough to last for years. After we tested and researched packable hammocks for more than 35 hours, The SingleNest Hammock from ENO rose to the top as the best all-around lightweight hammock for…

Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter Top pick At 2 inches deep, this dish holds more than most glass plates we tested. It’s better able to handle dramatic temperature changes such as going from freezer to oven, it bakes evenly, and it lets you easily see when the bottom of your pie is browned. The OXO Good Grips…