Which Type of Oven Is Best? Different Oven Types Explained

Gas or electric, convection or conventional? Find out which type of oven is right for your home.

Guide to Different Oven Settings

Do you know what the little symbols on your oven’s controls mean, or how to use its different cooking settings? Different oven brands and models each cook differently. But, thankfully, many of the oven settings and the symbols used to represent them are pretty standard. So if your cooker’s manual is long-lost, and you want … Continued

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review

It’s no secret that Samsung produces some of the best smartphones that money can buy. But that also means that some of its best features are included in some rather pricey packages, such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Yes, you get the best Samsung has to offer when it comes to smartphones, but are … Continued

How to Pick the Best Router For Ultra-Fast Broadband

If you want to make the most of your souped-up ultra-fast broadband (UFB) home broadband connection, you’ll need a router that can handle the pace. It’s all well and good signing up for a new high-speed plan, however be aware that bottlenecks can occur if your home network isn’t similarly geared for speed. With this … Continued

Best iPad? Which iPad Should You Choose?

If you’re shopping for a new iPad it can be hard to know where to start. The iPad family of tablets has steadily expanded over the years. And Apple’s current line-up spans a range of different models. In addition, there’s various configurations and accessories available for each model, which will have a strong bearing on … Continued

5G Mobile: Is it Time to Upgrade Your Smartphone

Will 2023 be the year of 5G mobile? As the hype continues to build, will this be the year you finally get connected with the latest in mobile networking technology? While many smartphone users are already enjoying the faster speeds provided by 5G networks, coverage around the country remains limited compared to 4G. In addition, … Continued

How to Organise Power When Moving House

As anyone who has moved house will know, your to-do list can spiral in short time. While there’ll no doubt be myriad minor tasks you’ll need to check off as you go, ensuring the power is up and running at your new address should be a priority. Whether you’ve purchased a property or are moving … Continued

Best Rural Broadband Plans NZ

What is rural broadband? Rural broadband refers to specific broadband products (most commonly wireless broadband) catered for those outside of the standard broadband network. For example, while fibre is by far the go-to option for most urbanites, many rural communities don’t have the option. Even 4G wireless broadband, which utilises the same cell towers that … Continued

30 Seconds: New Zealand’s Favourite Outdoor Cleaning Products

Too often, after a long week of work, weekends are spent working on the house. Scrubbing walls with outdoor cleaners, water blasting the driveway, cleaning windows … before you know it, it’s Monday morning and you’re back in the office. And when it comes to cleaning  around the home, scrubbing down outdoor surfaces can be … Continued

Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones: How Does Noise-Cancelling Work?

Headphones have become a must-have item. After all, no one wants to spend an entire commute listening to a rumbling bus engine. And for some reason, even when out for a walk, we’d rather listen to a gruesome true-crime podcast than the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze! So if you’re looking for a … Continued