Posted by January 22nd 2021
If you’re planning a home renovation, and want to install a light fixture or replace an old dirty switch, you might assume that it has to be the job of a professional. But not so fast. If …
Posted by December 21st 2020
If flinging a window open and cranking the fan simply isn't getting the job done, portable air-conditioners could help you keep cool this summer. However, before rushing out to buy the first one you find …
Posted by December 4th 2020
How much time do you spend with your car? There are currently over 4.3 million cars on our roads. And for most of us, cars are an integral part of the family. Indeed, if you …
Posted by December 2nd 2020
As the traditional utility demands of households have changed to include broadband, the retail market has started to focus on hot deals for combined power and internet. So too has Canstar Blues' expert consumer analysis. …
Posted by December 2nd 2020
When it comes to where you live, location, location, location might well be a top concern. But storage, storage and self-storage is a close second. The immaculate pictures that accompany real estate listings, or those that …
Posted by November 24th 2020
It’s no wonder Kiwis appreciate a good car. More than half of New Zealanders’ total travel time is spent driving. Our rates of car ownership continue to rise, with at least 70 light vehicles for …
Posted by December 4th 2020
Happy Birthday! Canstar Blue is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. To commemorate a decade of helping Kiwi consumers make informed choices, we're revisiting our awards and recognising some of the outstanding brands that have dominated our …
Posted by November 13th 2020
The new Xbox Series X and S consoles are in hot demand at the moment. Like Sony's latest PS5, you'll be hard-pressed to find one in the shops at the moment. Even pre-orders are being …
Posted by November 11th 2020
Getting their sticky little fingers on a first mobile phone is a right of passage for kids. For them it's a sign of their growing independence. And for Mum and Dad it affords peace of …
Posted by November 10th 2020
If you can't get fibre at your home, but have a 4G signal, wireless broadband is the next best thing. And at just $65 for an uncapped plan, Skinny's new wireless broadband plan is great …