Bruce Pitchers

Bruce Pitchers began his career writing about pop culture, before spending a decade in sports journalism. More recently, he’s applied his writing and editing skills to the world of finance. Prior to Canstar, he freelanced for The Australian Financial Review and the NZ Financial Markets Authority.


How Much Data Does Apple Maps Use?

Posted by January 9th 2025

Apple Maps is the co-pilot for many iPhone users looking to find their way to a destination. However, if you use the app to navigate and retrieve live traffic updates, the data consumed in the …


How Much Data Does Uber Use?

Posted by January 9th 2025

Given Uber boasts plenty of features and live-tracking capabilities, it stands to reason that your Uber ride could eat into your phone plan’s data allowance. So, how much data does Uber use? Canstar Blue explores …


How Much Data Does Amazon Music Use?

Posted by February 28th 2025

What is Amazon Music Amazon Music is a music streaming platform that boasts a library of 100 million songs, plus thousands of online stations and podcasts. Available on iOS, Android and Windows, Amazon Music comes in …


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Best Endless Data Mobile Plans

Posted by December 17th 2024

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 …


NZ’s Cheapest Broadband Plans

Posted by December 6th 2024

If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.


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NZ’s Cheapest Phone Plans

Posted by March 20th 2025

Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 05/12/24 and don't include any limited-offer deals). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the …


2degrees: Rated NZ’s No.1 Business Telco

Posted by September 16th 2024

Canstar's latest research highlights the important role technology plays in running a small businesses in Aotearoa: 46% of firms say their main selling channel is online, up from 37% five years ago 21% of businesses …


Xero: Rated NZ’s No.1 Accounting Software

Posted by September 16th 2024

For the sixth year in a row, Xero's legions of loyal customers have rated it No.1 for delivering outstanding customer satisfaction, products, service and value. Canstar Blue's Accounting Software Award has been running since 2019. And …


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Cheapest Wireless Broadband Plans NZ

Posted by August 2nd 2024

Competition in the wireless broadband market is fierce. The big broadband providers like wireless broadband technology because they don't have to pay to deliver their services over the fibre networks, which belong to other companies. And …


What is Electric Kiwi Broadband and is it a Great Deal?

Posted by August 14th 2024

Electric Kiwi broadband: What's on offer? No frills Just like Electric Kiwi's power deals, its broadband offerings are no-frills products. It only offers unlimited broadband over existing fibre connections. This means, no landlines or other perks, such …