Posted by October 23rd 2025
Rolled out by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, Starlink offers faster broadband internet to rural and remote communities without the need for a fibre connection. Utilising a growing ecosystem of low-orbit satellites, Starlink is, as …
Posted by September 3rd 2025
If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 20th 2025
Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 03/09/25). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the best endless data plans, regardless of …
Posted by October 20th 2025
Sure, unlimited talk and text is all well and good (if pretty standard), but these days data is the real deal-breaker. Whether you're video calling or streaming, Googling, TikToking, gaming or simply social-media scrolling, you …
Posted by October 21st 2025
If each person in your household has a separate endless data mobile plan, you could all be overpaying. By bundling the plans together on a group endless data plan under one provider, you could make …
Posted by July 23rd 2025
KEY POINTS New legislation from the Electricity Authority is forcing large power retailers to offer their customers time-varying pricing plans, which provide cheaper off-peak power. However, many electricity providers already have plans that deliver off-peak …
Posted by June 25th 2025
KEY POINT According to 452 New Zealand tumble dryer buyers who took part in Canstar's 2025 Dryer Award survey, LG is the best dryer brand in New Zealand for delivering consumer satisfaction. If you’re in the …
Posted by June 10th 2025
KEY POINTS There are three mobile network providers in New Zealand: 2degrees, One NZ and Spark. In major population centres, each provides good 4G coverage. However, nationally, Spark offers the widest coverage in places you'd …
Posted by July 23rd 2025
KEY POINTS Last year, the average Kiwi household used 7084kWh of electricity at 34.25c per kWh, for a total cost of $2426. This works out to roughly $202 per month. However, retail electricity prices vary …
Posted by October 1st 2025
KEY POINTS Power prices vary around the country. The national average is 35.67c per kWh, but prices ranging from around 32c to over 45c per kWh. Between a third and half of power price costs are …