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.
Posted by March 4th 2022
New government legislation is removing the low-user electricity tariff. This means that if you're on the low-user tariff because you don't use much electricity, you could find your bills set to rise. Canstar Blue explores …
Posted by March 4th 2022
Competition in the wireless broadband market is fierce. The big broadband providers are pushing wireless broadband because it means bigger profits for them. For by using wireless technology, they don't have to pay to provide …
Posted by March 11th 2022
There is no shortage of broadband providers in New Zealand. Canstar Blue's latest Broadband Star Ratings and Awards cover 13 major players. And since last year's award, even more providers have started offering broadband services, …
Posted by December 23rd 2021
Tempus really does fugit. Despite the year being dragged down by the surprisingly tenacious virus, the past 12 months have been a blur of awards, ratings and great stories here at Canstar Blue. We've introduced some …
Posted by March 11th 2022
You might have noticed the ads for Spark broadband's new deals on TV. Its new Essential Fibre and Max Fibre plans come with free Netflix, which is worth a cool $18.49 per month. That's not a …
Posted by October 4th 2021
If you're serious about online gaming, you'll need a broadband plan that provides for a stable, speedy and ultimately smooth-flowing experience. These days there are fibre plans aplenty to sift through. However it's important to …
Posted by October 4th 2021
In our homes, the internet going down is an inconvenience. The moment connectivity is lost, you'll hear shrieks from discombobulated family members, as they can no longer stream, game, chat or surf the net. But, for …
Posted by August 3rd 2021
Ideally laptop-tablet, 2-in-1 devices bring together the best of both worlds, allowing you to smoothly switch between touchscreen and keyboard mode. One minute you're firing off an email, the next you're relaxing with Netflix. These relatively …
Posted by October 12th 2021
Okay, let's start this story with an old chestnut: there's no such thing as a free lunch … or free Netflix, Spotify or any other streaming service. No telco is going to give away valuable …
Posted by March 11th 2022
If you're into streaming and have never heard of JustWatch, here's a quick heads-up. JustWatch is a streaming guide that collates all the big players, meaning you don't have to individually access each streaming service …